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Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

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Does anyone know of a standard detail for poured in place concrete paving for tracks passing through a building?  I have an industrial client that insists that the rails bear on a concrete slab with a cap slab flush with the top of rail.

RE: Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

The railroad serving your customer should have a standard plan.  However, once you encase the rail in concrete maintenance becomes an issue as you need a jack hammer to expose the rail and fastenings.  You may want to condiser a rubber flangeway filler that would pop in and out to allow track maintenance.  There are also some full depth concrete tubs on the market that may solve your problem.

RE: Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

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Thanks for the response.  The rubber filler sounds like a good idea.  I will look into it.  However, I have not been able to locate a standard concrete slab detail from the railroad.  If anyone has an example, I sure would appreciate it.  My main concerns are thickness and reinforcing to support the track loading and the type and spacing of joints to prevent cracking.

RE: Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

The DOT of every state has approved track crossing details with concrete subgrade and bolted rubber pavement blocks.

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