Concrete Tie Failure Modes and Criteria

This project will develop analytical techniques to assess design parameters and to examine failure modes in concrete ties for advancement and development of concrete tie standards, specifications and performance criteria.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program information: Track and Structures, Tie & Fastener Integrity. Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded. Link to project: http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/50000/50600/50694/TR_Freeze-Thaw_Performance_Testing_FINAL_1_.pdf

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $unavailable
• Contract Numbers:

  Grant ID 119

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Thompson, Hugh

• Start Date: 20150827
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete ties; Design; Failure; Performance based specifications; Standards
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01573857
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: Grant ID 119
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 27 2015 8:11AM