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Performance Evaluation of Concrete Railroad Ties on the Northeast Corridor

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. conducted an investigation into the factors that caused widespread failure in prestressed concrete railroad ties on the Northeast Corridor. The problem was apparent in ties manufactured and installed circa 1994–1998. The work included a literature search, review of...