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Brochure Under Sleeper Pads For Ballasted Track en
Brochure Under Sleeper Pads For Ballasted Track en
Brochure Under Sleeper Pads For Ballasted Track en
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2 Functioning
Principle
Load distribution
with sleeper pads
Load distribution
without sleeper pads
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Padded sleepers
The elastic properties of the The unique properties of the Under sleeper pads from Getzner
under sleeper pads lengthen the polyurethane material from reduce the direct dynamic load
bending line of the rails. The load Getzner result in an ideal embed- on the ballast. They reduce
from the train is distributed over ding of the ballast in the surface shifting of the ballast as well as
a larger number of sleepers and of the under sleeper pads, settling of the track.
therefore over a larger area. This stabilizing the top-most ballast
reduced average compression layer. This yields an increase in
also reduces the load on the the contact surface between
ballast. sleeper and ballast from about
8 % (without padding) to up to
35 % (with padding).
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3 Applications
Improvement in the
long-term behavior of
ballasted track
The effective use of under sleeper shown that the length of tamping
pads from Getzner results in a intervals can be at least doubled with
reduced load on the ballast. This in this procedure. The positive effect of
turn reduces ballast break-up and sleeper padding becomes clear particu-
abrasion. larly quickly in areas subject to heavy
loads, such as switches, structures or
he ballast is optimally embedded track sections with very small curve
T thanks to the plastic properties of
the pad, resulting in decreased ballast
radii.
shifting. This method directly helps The advantages of padded sleepers are
preserve the ballast bed and slows particularly impressive on heavy-laden
the settling of the track considerably. sections with up to 37 tons of axle load.
Experiences in recent years have
Insufficient
Changes in track geometry
Intervention threshold
quality on a test stretch in
Austria since 2001.
Sufficient
Straight track section 1 (unpadded) Track section radius 425 m with padded sleeper
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Vibration protection and
reduction of secondary
air-borne sound
Highly elastic pads offer a simple No significant changes to the directly with vibration-isolating characteristics
method for reducing vibrations on emitted air-borne noise have yet been are a very effective measure for
railway lines that is cost-effective in identified. reducing secondary air-borne noise.
comparison with Under Ballast Mats.
In addition, they exhibit all the Secondary air-borne noise arises due
positive properties of elastoplastic to the sound emission of a structure
padding. that is stimulated to vibrate, for
example (e.g.) by a passing train.
epending on the maximum per-
D missible rail deflection, padded
sleepers achieve insertion losses on the
This applies in particular to metal
structures, such as steel bridges and
order of 10 dB(v) to 15 dB(v) (at 63 Hz). viaducts. Elastic under sleeper pads
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Insertion loss in dB
20
Reduction
10 The vibrations are reduced in the
critical frequency range, which
also reduces the emissions to the
0 neighboring environment.
Amplification Source: Köstli K.; Sleeper Padding for Reduction of Structure-
Borne Noise Immissions; p. 10; conference articles, 10th
Symposium on Structural Dynamics and Vibration Measurements,
Ziegler Consultants 2007.
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5 6.8 8 10 12.5 16 20 25 31.5 40 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250
Frequency in Hz
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Reduction of short pitch Specifically defined elas-
rail corrugation ticity for padded switches
Short rail corrugations are periodic The bedding stiffness varies over the reduces passenger comfort. In addition,
bumps in the track surface. course of a switch. This is due to the vibrations are transmitted to nearby
different sleeper lengths and stiffen- buildings via the subsoil.
everal years of research have
S shown that under sleeper pads
significantly slow the occurrence of
ing components, such as the frog,
check rails or wing rails. Getzner offers a combination of
different under sleeper pads (stiff-
such track damage. This is particularly he different bedding stiffness nesses) specifically for switches. The
noticeable on narrow track bends that
are susceptible to short rail corrugation.
T values result in a dynamic load
when a train passes. This leads to a
load transmission to the superstruc-
ture can be homogenized with these
rapid wearing of the track, which pads. Differences in deflection are
increases maintenance costs and minimized, resulting in smoothing of
0.20
Average pitch corrugation depth in mm
25 million t*
Without
(Track bend radius: 230m) under sleeper pad
20 million t*
0.15
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the switch. An even load pattern is also — Smoothing of deflection during train
produced, which helps preserve the passes
ballast. — Increased passenger comfort
— Preservation of the ballast
Under sleeper pads from Getzner also — Reduction of disruptive vibrations
contribute here to lengthening the — Reduction of life cycle costs (LCC)
intervals between tamping and mainte-
nance work. Increased passenger The deflection during train passes can
comfort and lower life cycle costs make be simulated with a specially developed
under sleeper pads from Getzner a computer model and optimized through
popular solution among railway the effective use of Getzner pads.
managers.
Adaptation of track
stiffness at transitions
nder sleeper padding helps to
U decrease large jumps in stiffness
and thereby deflection as well as to
reduce voids under the sleepers. These
occur primarily at transitions where
superstructures with different stiffness
values meet. The sleeper padding
Ballasted track Bridge results in a more homogenous train
passage as well as preservation of the
superstructure components.
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4 Using Under Sleeper Pads
Pays Off
120 %
100
100 %
80 %
71
61
60 %
48
40 % Statistical analysis
(interest rate 0 %)
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Annual costs
20 % 16 13 Depreciation
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Operating complication costs
0% Maintenance costs
Conventional Superstructure
superstructure with with 60E1 rails and
60E1 rails and padded sleepers
concrete sleepers
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5 Experience with
Under Sleeper Pads
Widely proven
Almost all major railway companies in Getzner pads that have been removed
Europe have successfully used sleeper for testing. In addition, measurements
pads from Getzner for over 18 years. taken on padded track sections also
verify the excellent quality of the
nder sleeper pads are used for sleeper pads.
U vibration protection, to provide
elasticity for large bridge structures, to To ensure a long service life for sleepers,
improve track geometry quality and to the durability of all types is inspected
reduce track maintenance costs. according to BN 918 145-1. These tests
are either performed externally at a
The sleeper pads from Getzner have certified testing agency (e.g. Munich
outstanding long-term properties. This University of Technology) or internally
is demonstrated by sleepers with on Getzner’s large test bench.
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6 Sleeper Selection – The Right
Getzner Pads for Every Application
SLB
types
Vibration
protection
Tram line
SLS 100 kN
types
Underground line
120 kN
Standard-gauge railway
250 kN
SLN
types Freight train
(heavy axle
loads)
Axle load 370 kN
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Oresund Bridge
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7 Secure
Fastening
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8 International
References
Getzner projects
speak for themselves
Getzner solutions can be found around Goal: Under sleeper pads for vi- Goal: Elastically supported
the world – as can the Getzner team. bration isolation switches
etzner Werkstoffe is present in the — Metro Amsterdam East Line, — ÖBB, Austria
G most strategically important parts
of the world with its ten branch offices.
Netherlands
— Bruchsal Tunnel, Germany
— DB, Germany
— SBB, Switzerland
The company serves practically all of — Umega Oka Line, Japan — CR, Czech Republic
the relevant markets in the world — Britomart Station, New Zealand — Pro Rail, Netherlands
through numerous sales partners. — Matstetten-Rothrist, Switzerland — Jernbaneverket, Norway
— Timelkam, Feldkirch and Hallwang,
“Sleeper Padding for Ballasted Track” Austria
reference list (excerpt):
— ÖBB, Austria
— DB, Germany
— SBB, Switzerland
— SNCF, France
— Bane Denmark, Denmark
— KR, Korea
— Jernbaneverket, Norway
— CR, Czech Republic
— Infrabel, Belgium
— ADIF, Spain
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