Sleeper geometry investigations using discrete element modelling and the box test apparatus

Authors

M M. Safari Baghsorkhi, University of Nottingham
S. S. Laryea, University of Nottingham
Jean François Ferellec, University of Nottingham
Cheng ChenFollow
Glenn R. McDowell, University of NottinghamFollow

RIS ID

106937

Publication Details

Safari Baghsorkhi, M. M., Laryea, S. S., Ferellec, J., Chen, C. & McDowell, G. R. (2014). Sleeper geometry investigations using discrete element modelling and the box test apparatus. Civil-Comp Proceedings

Abstract

This paper evaluates the performance of two types of railway sleeper in a box test apparatus. A laboratory investigation and discrete element modelling (DEM) of the box tests were conducted to ascertain the impact of using a rectangular section and an inverted U-shaped section as railway sleepers on track settlement and ballast-sleeper interaction. Outputs from the modelling and experimental approaches have been found to be comparable and consistent.