In this paper, the effect of ballast properties including ballast depth, shoulder width, shoulder height, inter particle friction angle and ballast porosity on track buckling capacity are investigated numerically using discrete element method (DEM) analysis. First, a Single Tie Push Test (STPT) is simulated using DEM and the results are validated with field data. Then a sensitivity analyses is carried out. To investigate the effect of ballast properties on buckling capacity, the STPT responses according to the DEM analysis are introduced as a lateral track stiffness into a finite element model of continuously welded rail track, and a thermal buckling simulation is performed. The results show a significant effect of ballast porosity on buckling temperature.


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    Title :

    Numerical investigation into the effect of ballast properties on buckling of continuously welded rail (CWR)


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    Publication date :

    2021-08-01


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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