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Optimisation of Turnouts

with Elastic Bearings

Reduced impacts and vibrations

Less wear of ballast and


turnout components

Decreased maintenance costs


Solutions for ballast protection

1 Damage to rails and the frog 3

2 Short pitch corrugation

3 Transfer of vibrations to
adjacent buildings

4 Tilting of the turnout

5 Ballast wear

T he inhomogenous load distri-


bution of passing trains caus-
es high dynamic forces in turnouts.
As a result, numerous factors in-
crease maintenance costs: The bal-
last is subjected to heavy loads
and wear. This produces cavities
beneath the sleepers and the en-
tire turnout can tilt. Additional-
ly, damages to other components
such as the frog and rails occur.

Inhomogeneous load distribution in High dynamic forces frequently lead


the turnout causes ballast wear and to broken rails.
“white spots”.

2
Solutions for vibration isolation

W hen trains pass through, vibra-


tions and noise are transferred
to the surrounding area – both in
slab track and ballasted track. More-
over, the vibrations affect the entire
superstructure.

Damage to rails and the turnout frog Reduced quality of life without
vibration isolation

3
Solutions for ballast protection
2×
service life
of ballast

Under Ballast Mats


Optimum ballast bedding and load Advantages of the solutions
transfer. Effective vibration protection. — Higher availability and longer
service life of the railway line
— Less wear to turnout components
such as frog or rails
— Longer ballast service life
— Reduced maintenance costs
Under Sleeper Pads — Lower life cycle costs
Increased track quality, longer ballast
service life and fast installation.

Rail Pads Baseplate Pads


Improved load distribution for reduced Reduced vibrations and improved load
wear to the superstructure. distribution in the case of slab track
High mechanical load capacity. systems.

Less wear

T he introduction of defined
elasticity with Sylomer® and
Sylodyn® evens out asymmetrical
loads in the area of the turnout. This Protects the frog and prevents
short pitch corrugation.
reduces wear and maintenance costs
significantly. Tamping intervals can be
extended by at least 100 %.

No cavity formation, no tilting of the turn- Cavities beneath the


out. Even deflection due to a larger contact sleepers and destroyed
surface and improved load distribution. ballast.

Optimised turnout with Under Turnout without elastic bearing


Sleeper Pads

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China | CRC China Railway Corporation Austria | ÖBB
Rail Pads Under Sleeper Pads
— Higher availability of heavy haul tracks — Reduced ballast wear
— Longer service life of rails — More homogenous load distribution
— Lower life cycle costs — Longer service life of the turnout

References (extract)
Solutions for ballast protection
— DB, DE, since 2004
— ÖBB, AT, since 2005
— ADIF, ES, since 2008
— SNCF, FR, since 2011
— RFI, IT, since 2014
— Trafikverket, SE, since 2015

The perfect mix of materials selected with the Finite Element Method

U sing the Finite Element Method,


the effects of a train passing over
a turnout are simulated precisely, tak-
ing into account all geometric boundary
conditions. This results in an optimum
mix of various elastic elements such as
different types of Under Sleeper Pads.

Getzner simulation tool for the turnout

5
Solutions for vibration isolation
> 2000
optimised
turnouts
worldwide

Mass-Spring Systems (full surface,


strip- or point-bearing) Advantages of the solutions
Highly effective vibration protection — Better living conditions and acceptance among
and greater elasticity for the people living near railway lines
superstructure. — Greater flexibility in track/ installation planning
— Higher availability of the railway line
— Less wear to the superstructure
— Greater comfort for passengers
Under Ballast Mats — Vibrations reduced by up to 95 %
Optimum ballast bedding and load
transfer. Effective vibration protection.

Insertion Pads for Sleeper Boots Baseplate Pads


Reduced structure-borne noise, Reduced vibrations and improved load
emission particularly in tunnels. distribution in the case of slab track
systems.

More elasticity for greater comfort

F lexible solutions from Getzner pro-


vide targeted elasticity and re-
duced changes in stiffness – for turn-
outs in both slab tracks and ballasted
superstructures. Railway lines thereby
create less vibration and noise.

Turnout mounted on a Mass-Spring System

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Brazil | Salvador de Bahia, Line 1 China | Zhangjiawan Depot, Metro Beijing, Line 7
Insertion Pads for Sleeper Boots and Mass-Spring System Under Ballast Mats
— Maintenance-free Sylodyn® bearings — Increased elasticity
— Effective protection against vibrations and structure- — Vibration protection for noise-sensitive buildings
borne noise — Increased track quality
— Better living and working conditions for residents

References (extract)
Solutions for vibration isolation
— London Underground, GB, 2011
— ÖBB, entrance to Brenner Base Tunnel, AT, 2012
— Metro Sao Paulo, BR, 2013
— Metro Madrid, ES, 2014
— SBB, Gotthard Base Tunnel, CH, 2016
— Metro Istanbul, TR, 2018

Precise simulation for reduced changes in stiffness

T he optimum elasticity deter-


mined using the Finite Element
Method reduces the changes in stiff-
ness caused by the turnout geome-
try. The smooth passage of the train
minimises vibrations and protects the
superstructure.

Getzner simulation tool for the turnout

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Large scale test rig Installation of under ballast mats

Developed, tested and installed by experts


Products from Getzner are continually subjected to strict quality testing, even during the production
process. Their reliability is rigorously tested, not only on the large scale test rig in-house, but also
frequently by independent external institutes such as the Technical University of Munich (Chair and
50 YEARS OF
Institute of Road, Railway and Airfield Construction). EXPERIENCE

Comprehensive range of services


An excellent product can only reach its full potential when it is used correctly. Experts from Getzner
support customers all the way from precise deflection calculations through the optimum material
choice, to installation supervision and approval on site.

LEADER IN
INNOVATION

B Turnouts en © Copyright by Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH | 05-2019

CERTIFIED
SOLUTIONS

Find more information on


turnouts at
www.getzner.com/turnouts

WORLDWIDE
PROJECTS

AUSTRIA — Bürs GERMANY — Berlin — Munich — Stuttgart FRANCE — Lyon JORDAN — Amman
JAPAN — Tokyo INDIA — Pune CHINA — Beijing USA — Charlotte www.getzner.com

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