Response of Vertical Drains in Soft Subgrade under Cyclic Rail Loading

循环轨道荷载作用下软基竖向排水的响应

• 批准号: DP230101769
• 负责人: Prof Buddhima Indraratna
• 金额: $ 40.18万
• 依托单位: University of Technology Sydney
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2023-01-01 至 2025-12-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP230101769
• 关键词: Response; Vertical; Drains; Soft; Subgrade

Soft formations (subgrade) can become unstable when subjected to heavy and repeated (cyclic) train loading. This project aims to investigate the cause and mechanisms of undrained instability of soft subgrade soil beneath rail embankments, and to assess the effectiveness of prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) in stabilising such soils. The role of PVDs to enhance track performance will be quantified via rigorous mathematical techniques complementing a computer-based numerical model, which can be validated by laboratory and field data. It will deliver tangible outcomes for accurately predicting the long-term settlements in soft foundations over prolonged train loading while extending the life span of modern railroad infrastructure.

当受到重型和重复（循环）列车加载时，软地层（子级）可能会变得不稳定。该项目旨在调查铁轨路堤下柔软的子级土壤不稳定的原因和机制，并评估预制的垂直排水管（PVD）在稳定此类土壤中的有效性。 PVD在增强轨道性能方面的作用将通过严格的数学技术进行量化，以补充基于计算机的数值模型，该模型可以通过实验室和现场数据来验证。它将带来切实的结果，以准确预测长期的火车加载，同时延长现代铁路基础设施的寿命，以准确预测软地基中的长期定居点。