Qiang, W. orcid.org/0000-0003-1530-5053, Jing, G., Connolly, D.P. orcid.org/0000-0002-3950-8704 et al. (1 more author) (2023) The use of recycled rubber in ballasted railway tracks: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 420. 138339. ISSN 0959-6526
Abstract
The disposal of waste tire rubber (WTR) is an environmental challenge, and a significant amount of waste is sent to landfills. However, modern railway tracks depend on rubber materials for their resilient elements. Therefore, extensive research is being conducted to investigate the reuse of WTR to form track components. To better understand this body of research, this paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the application of WTR in railways. First, the use of WTR for components close to the rail is explored with a focus on railroads, rail dampers, and level-crossing applications. Next, rubber–concrete sleepers and under-sleeper pads are discussed before exploring ballast-related solutions such as under-ballast mats and ballast mixed with rubber crumbs/chips. Finally, numerical simulation methods are discussed, including finite element constitutive models and the discrete element method. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of an article published in Journal of Cleaner Production made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0) in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Waste tire rubber; Ballast rubber crumbs-chips; Under sleeper pads; Railway sustainability; Recycled rubber; Under ballast mat |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 28 Sep 2023 11:32 |
Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2024 00:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138339 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:203737 |