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| About the authors |
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1 Introduction and state of the art |
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1.1 Introductory words and definition |
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1.2 Comparison between ballasted track and ballastless track |
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1.3 Basic ballastless track types in Germany -- the state of the art |
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3 | (8) |
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1.3.1 Developments in Germany |
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4 | (1) |
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1.3.2 Sleeper framework on continuously reinforced slab |
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5 | (2) |
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1.3.3 Continuously reinforced slab with discrete rail seats |
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7 | (1) |
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1.3.4 Precast concrete slabs |
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7 | (2) |
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1.3.5 Special systems for tunnels and bridges |
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9 | (1) |
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1.3.6 Further developments |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (1) |
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1.4 Ballastless track systems and developments in other countries (examples) |
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11 | (6) |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (22) |
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17 | (2) |
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17 | (1) |
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2.1.2 Basic loading assumptions |
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18 | (1) |
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2.2 Material parameters -- assumptions |
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19 | (5) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Base layer with hydraulic binder |
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21 | (2) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (11) |
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24 | (1) |
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2.3.2 Calculating the individual rail seat loads |
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24 | (4) |
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2.3.3 Calculating bending stresses in a system with continuously supported track panel |
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28 | (1) |
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2.3.4 System with individual rail seats |
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28 | (4) |
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2.3.5 Example calculation |
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32 | (3) |
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2.4 Further considerations |
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35 | (4) |
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2.4.1 Intermediate layers |
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35 | (1) |
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2.4.2 Temperature effects |
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35 | (1) |
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2.4.3 Finite element method (FEM) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (2) |
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3 Developing a ballastless track |
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39 | (6) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (2) |
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3.2.1 Rail fastening test |
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40 | (1) |
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3.2.2 Testing elastic components |
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41 | (1) |
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3.2.3 Tests on tension clamps |
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42 | (1) |
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3.3 Lateral forces analysis |
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42 | (3) |
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43 | (2) |
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4 Ballastless track on bridges |
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45 | (28) |
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4.1 Introduction and history |
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45 | (8) |
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4.1.1 Requirements for ballastless track on bridges |
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45 | (1) |
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45 | (2) |
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4.1.2.1 Geometric restraints |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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4.1.3 System trials and implications for later installation |
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49 | (1) |
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4.1.4 Measurements during system trials |
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50 | (1) |
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4.1.4.2 Acoustic properties after installing a resilient mat |
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50 | (1) |
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4.1.4.3 Deflection of the slab |
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51 | (1) |
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4.1.4.4 Summary of system trials |
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51 | (1) |
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4.1.5 Regulations and planning guidance for laying ballastless track on bridges |
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51 | (1) |
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4.1.6 The Cologne--Rhine/Main and Nuremberg--Ingolstadt lines |
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51 | (1) |
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4.1.7 VDE 8 -- new forms of bridge construction |
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52 | (1) |
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4.2 Systems for ballastless track on bridges |
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53 | (9) |
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4.2.1 The principle behind non-ballasted ballastless track on long bridges |
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53 | (1) |
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4.2.2 Ballastless track components on long bridges |
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54 | (1) |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (1) |
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4.2.2.5 Protective concrete |
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58 | (1) |
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4.2.3 Ballastless track on short bridges |
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58 | (1) |
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4.2.4 Ballastless track on long bridges |
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59 | (2) |
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4.2.5 The bridge areas of ballastless tracks |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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4.3 The challenging transition zone |
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62 | (11) |
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62 | (1) |
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4.3.2 The upper and lower system levels |
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62 | (1) |
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4.3.3 Interaction of superstructure and bridge |
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63 | (1) |
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4.3.4 General actions and deformations at bridge ends |
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64 | (2) |
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66 | (1) |
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4.3.6 Supplementary provisions for ballastless track on bridges and analysis |
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66 | (2) |
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4.3.7 Measures for complying with limit values |
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68 | (1) |
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4.3.8 Summary, consequences and outlook |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (3) |
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5.1 Additional maintenance requirements to be considered in the design |
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73 | (1) |
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5.2 Switches in slab track in the Deutsche Bahn network |
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73 | (3) |
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5.3 Slab track maintenance |
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76 | (1) |
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76 | (3) |
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76 | (1) |
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5.4.2 Cracking and open joints |
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77 | (1) |
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5.4.3 Anchors for fixing sleepers |
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78 | (1) |
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5.4.4 Loosening of sleepers |
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78 | (1) |
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5.4.5 Additional inspections |
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79 | (1) |
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5.5.1 Real examples of repairs |
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79 | (1) |
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5.5.2 Renewing rail supports |
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79 | (1) |
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5.5.3 Repairing anchor bolts |
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80 | (1) |
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5.5.4 Dealing with settlement |
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80 | (1) |
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5.5.5 Defective sound absorption elements |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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5.6.2 Draining surface water |
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81 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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5.6.4 Strip between tracks |
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81 | (1) |
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5.6.5 Cover to sides of slab track |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (2) |
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82 | (1) |
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5.7.2 Transitions in substructure and permanent way |
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82 | (1) |
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5.7.3 Welding and insulated rail joints |
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83 | (1) |
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5.7.4 Transitions between bridges/tunnels and earthworks |
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83 | (1) |
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5.7.5 Transitions between slab and ballasted track |
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83 | (1) |
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5.7.6 Transitions between different types of slab track |
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84 | (1) |
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5.8 Accessibility for road vehicles |
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84 | (2) |
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84 | (1) |
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5.8.2 Designing for road vehicles |
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84 | (1) |
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5.8.3 Designing for road vehicle loads |
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85 | (1) |
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5.9 Sound absorption elements |
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86 | (3) |
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86 | (1) |
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5.9.2 Construction and acoustic requirements |
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86 | (1) |
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5.9.3 Special requirements for materials and construction |
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86 | (1) |
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