openalexEngineering Research Express2026-07-23
Study on the Piling Characteristics and Settlement Deformation of Ballasted Track Bed under Different Wet Ballast Content
Qinghui Zhu, Zhongchang Wang, Yi Yang, Wenrui Bian
Abstract In cold regions, the freeze-thaw cycle affects ballast track, causing water accumulation in the ballast bed. This results in slippery ballast surfaces, reduced particle friction, and ultimately leads to ballast bed settlement.To investigate the macro-micro mechanical beh…