Light Rail Track Slab
Light Rail Track Slab
(OP)
I usually just do buildings, but right now I am working on a light rail track slab. I would like some advice on constructability issues for the slab. The overall depth of the slab will be approximately 24". Should I design the slab as a monolithic pour or should I include a cold joint to the bottom of the rail? What issues should I be concerned with? I know it's probably a simple question, but this job is a little out of my comfort zone. Thanks in advance for your help.






RE: Light Rail Track Slab
I worked on a light rail project where the second option was done. The contractor put joints in the pads between each clip. This was disaster because the pads became delaminated at each joint. They were redone without joints which worked out fine as far as I know.