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Lateral Stability of Ballast - Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program

Document Series:
Research Results
Author:
  • Hay, W. W.; Peterson, H. C.; Plotkin, D. E.; Bakas, P. T.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/61
Office
RDI-21
Keywords:
Railroad tracks, Railroad ballast, Lateral stability, Railroad ties, Gravel, Slags, Limestone, Rail wheel interactions
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/61
Office
RDI-21
Document
1379_Lateral Stability of Ballast Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Programs Sept 1977.pdf (1.64 MB)

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Last updated: Wednesday, September 7, 1977