INEQUALITIES RESEARCH OF THE TRACK AT THE RAILROAD CROSSINGS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15802/stp2015/55341

Keywords:

railroad crossings, permanent way, inequalities of a track, the strength calculation of a track, deformation of a track, the permissible speed of movement

Abstract

Purpose. The intersection of highways and railways in one level – railway crossing, is a zone of increased danger for rail and road transport. Nearly half of all crossings are available on the main directions of passenger transportation. From this comes the problem of maintenance and service locations of intersection roads and railways. The purpose of this work is to evaluate the processes of emergence and development of inequalities in the area of railroad crossings and identify the factors that cause them. Methodology. The presence of derogation from the plan and profile within the railway crossing and approaches to it reduces evenness of riding and passenger comfort. Today, there are various possibilities for shooting natural geometry of a railway track. For research on a large number of areas during long service life, the tape of a track measuring car remains the most convenient. However, this tool is directed to assess the state of the railway line and does not determine the exact geometrical position. When trying to determine valid outlines of the track inequalities on track measuring tape, some difficulties arise. Findings. Performed statistical analysis showed a steady trend of growth of inequalities in the area of the railway crossings. Generally, the level of inequalities in the vertical plane increases in1.3−3.2 times and in 1.2−2.0 times in the horizontal plane (compared with areas that are outside crossing). During the deflection lines of action in the area of railroad crossing concrete slabs work as ribs that limit deflections of rail-tie grating. When placing the wheels of the bogie before (or after) and within crossing the calculated modulus of elasticity under the rail base, brought to the point of wheels contact can vary up to 3 times. Originality. Issues of the assessment and investigation of inequalities on track started to be developed. The resulting statistics on inequalities accumulation gauge in the zone of crossing were obtained. Analytical research changes in the characteristics of stress and deformation of the track at the site of the conclusion of the railway crossing were presented. Practical value. Obtained results will be useful for measures to improve the evenness riding of trains and increase the comfort level of passengers.

Author Biographies

M. B. Kurhan, Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan

Dep. «Roads Design and Construction», Lazaryan St., 2, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 49010, tel +38 (056) 373 15 48

D. M. Kurhan, Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan

Dep. «Track and Track Facilities», Lazaryan St., 2, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 49010, tel. +38 (056) 373 15 42

O. F. Luzhytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan

Dep. «Roads Design and Construction», Lazaryan St., 2, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 49010, tel +38 (056) 373 15 48

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Published

2015-12-03

How to Cite

Kurhan, M. B., Kurhan, D. M., & Luzhytskyi, O. F. (2015). INEQUALITIES RESEARCH OF THE TRACK AT THE RAILROAD CROSSINGS. Science and Transport Progress, (5(59), 84–96. https://doi.org/10.15802/stp2015/55341

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RAILROAD AND ROADWAY NETWORK