The need and benefit of slab track: case of Lithuania

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Inesa Gailiene¹  Alfredas Laurinavicius¹ 

[1] Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Vilnius

关键词: slab track;    ballasted track;    new structure;    track renewal;    decision-making system;   

DOI  :  10.14256/JCE.1776.2016

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Hrvatsko Drustvo Gradevinskih Inzenjera

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY