Modelling transition zones in railway tracks
Andrei Faragau (TU Delft - Dynamics of Structures)
A. Metrikin (TU Delft - Offshore Engineering, TU Delft - Engineering Structures)
Traian Mazilu (Politehnica University of Bucharest)
K. N. van Dalen (TU Delft - Dynamics of Structures)
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Abstract
Transition zones are locations of discontinuity in the support,
such as stiffness transition zones in the ballasted track (close
to bridges, culverts and tunnels). These zones necessitate
special attention, mainly because they:
- Require frequent and expensive maintenance activities.
- Cause delays due to unexpected maintenance.