Građevinar, Vol. 69 No. 05., 2017.
Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.1776.2016
The need and benefit of slab track: case of Lithuania
Inesa Gailienė
Alfredas Laurinavičius
Abstract
Slab track structures have been used in the world for several decades now. However, the ballasted track is still much more popular compared to slab track structures, which is primarily due to its lower price. This article reviews and analyses development of slab tracks, with their advantages and disadvantages. Based on conditions prevailing on Lithuanian railways, the paper also distinguishes cases in which slab track structures could be of benefit, both economically and technologically. The decision-making system that would help make the right choice at the initial stage of structural design is also presented.
Keywords
slab track; ballasted track; new structure; track renewal; decision-making system
Hrčak ID:
183248
URI
Publication date:
20.6.2017.
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