EFFECTS OF TRAM TRACK DESIGN AND EXPLOITATION PARAMETERS ON GAUGE DIVERGENCE
2nd International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure (CETRA 2012)
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EFFECTS OF TRAM TRACK DESIGN AND EXPLOITATION PARAMETERS ON GAUGE DIVERGENCE
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Stjepan Lakušić; University of Zagreb
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Department for Transportation
Maja Ahac; University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering Department for Transportation Ivo Haladin; University of Zagreb Faculty of Civil Engineering Department for Transportation |
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tram track, gauge measurement, horizontal geometry, superstructure, traffic volume
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The main objectives of the tram track design process are the rational use of urban traffic areas, while ensuring a safe and comfortable ride and long exploitation life. Generally, the guidelines for the design and maintenance of tram tracks in Zagreb, as a special group of track structures, have been developed based on engineering practices and experiences gained in the design and maintenance of railway systems. According to these guidelines, an important parameter in determining the needs for rehabilitation of tram tracks is the track gauge. The paper describes the examination of the impact of traffic volume, horizontal geometry design and incorporated elements of track superstructure on the increase in gauge divergence as decisive factor for the track reconstruction. The study is based on ten–year follow–up of changes of the tram tracks gauge. By classification and analysis of data collected by gauge measuring at more than 7 km of Zagreb tram tracks the impact of the route design and traffic volume on the process of track degradation is defined.
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CETRA 2012
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2017-02-28 17:36:09
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Peer-reviewed Paper
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application/pdf
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http://master.grad.hr/cetra/ocs/index.php/cetra/cetra2012/paper/view/209
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CETRA 2012; 2nd International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure
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en
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