Cowton Bridge test to determine the effect of the Dynamic Track Stabiliser on masonry arch bridges (TM-TS-75)

A prototype Dynamic Track Stabiliser (D.T.S.) has been developed by Plasser & Theurer to restore before trafficking, some of the stability of track which is lost during tamping. The machine applies a constant vertical force and a vibrating lateral force to the heads of the rails. Since these forces affect...