Dynamic Responses of Asphalt Concrete Waterproofing Layer in Ballastless Track
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Abstract
The application of asphalt concrete waterproofing layer (ACWL) for the subgrade has been a trend in Chinese high-speed railway. The purpose of this research is to discuss the dynamic characteristics of full cross-section ACWL in the ballastless track structure under the train loads. The laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of the asphalt mixtures for the ACWL and a test section of ACWL was constructed on the high-speed railway in north China. The linear viscoelastic behavior of the asphalt concrete obtained from the test section was characterized by the generalized Maxwell model according to the results of dynamic modulus test. Then a 3D finite element model for the interaction system of vehicle and ballastless track structure was presented and validated by field measured data. The results indicated that the tensile strain at the bottom of the ACWL was at a relatively low level and the vertical dynamic responses of each structural layer are obviously reduced due to the application of ACWL. Therefore, the full cross-section ACWL helps to reduce the vibration of the track structure and maintain the long-term stability of the subgrade.
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OpenAlex topics: Railway Engineering and Dynamics · Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation · Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
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Affiliations
School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
Railway Engineering Research Institute, China Academy of Railway Sciences Co. Ltd., Beijing 100081, China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China
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