Application of pressure grouting to water pockets under railway track was probably initiated by Pennsylvania Railroad in 1936 and 1938; during 1941 and 1942, grouting methods adapted to routine track maintenance have been studied by at least four other railroads; methods and conditions have differed widely; causes of water pockets; benefits of cement grout; description of methods on railroad in Middle West.


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    Title :

    Stabilizing railway track base with Portland cement grout


    Additional title:

    Concrete


    Published in:

    Concrete ; 51 , n 8


    Publication date :

    1943


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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