New Transition Wedge Design Composed by Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Slabs

Abstract Important track degradation occurs in structure-embankment transitions, in which an abrupt change in track vertical stiffness arises, leading to a reduction in passengers comfort and safety. Although granular wedges are suggested by different railroad administrations as a solution to avoid...

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Main Authors: Julia Real-Herráiz, Clara Zamorano-Martín, Teresa Real-Herráiz, Silvia Morales-Ivorra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Marcílio Alves
Series:Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-78252016000801431&lng=en&tlng=en