Constructive Constraints Regarding the Stabilization of Slopes Near Active Railway Tracks – Case Studies. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Borges, Alexandra; Pena, Isabel; Pedrosa, Mário
• Is Part Of: Procedia engineering. Volume 143(2016)
• Page Start: 635
• Page End: 641
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Slope Stability -- Stabilization Methods -- Active Railway Tracks -- Safety Risks; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.090
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-7058

Abstract

Abstract: The stabilization of slopes near active railway tracks adds a few more constructive restraints regarding the choice and design of the subsequent stabilization methods, whether for the need to make compatible the stabilization works with the railway traffic or by need to eliminate additional risks, such as train hits or electrocution. These factors strongly influence the choice of the stabilization methods and the construction processes and phasing, with (not always clear) implication on the total cost of the contract. In this article, it is presented some case studies, referring to recently developed stabilization works and projects, on active railway lines, looking to highlight the main associated constraints and their respective implications in terms of the prescribed solutions.