Advanced rail geotechnology--ballasted track /

"Ballast plays a vital role in transmitting and distributing the train wheel loads to the underlying sub-ballast and subgrade. Bearing capacity of track, train speed, riding quality and passenger comfort all depend on the stability of ballast through mechanical interlocking of particles. Ballas...

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Main Author:	Indraratna, Buddhima
Other Authors:	Salim, Wadud, Rujikiatkamjorn, Cholachat
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden, The Netherlands : CRC Press/Balkema, [2011]
Subjects:	Ballast (Railroads) SCIENCE / Mechanics / General. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Transport.