Concrete Paving for Industrial Track

[jgmotto]

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.

 

[WSRIIIPE]

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.

 

[jgmotto]

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.

 

[civilperson]

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