...Weiyi Yang Purpose For the commonly used concrete mix for railway tunnel linings, concrete model specimens were made, and springback and core drilling tests were conducted at different ages. The springback strength was measured to the compressive strength of the core sample with a diameter...

... analysis and switch rail strength analysis. Findings The results show that: the major factor for the service life of a curved switch rail is the lateral wear. The wear characteristics of the curved switch rail of a facing turnout are significantly different from those of a trailing turnout...