Specific feature of the restoration of operability of KPP-5 fasteners by using PRP-3.2 and PRP3.2.1 rail pads

Abstract

Areas of rational use of the track construction with reinforced concrete sleepers have been defined, however, it requires improving and the problem of intermediate rail fastenings is particularly serious here. The most common intermediate rail fasteners used in Ukrzaliznytsya are lining terminal-bolted fasteners of KB type and direct fixation boltless fastening type KPP-5. Calculations have been made for the restoration of operability of KPP-5 fasteners using PRP-3.2 repair pads with a thickness of 9 mm and PRP-3.2.1 with a thickness of 10 mm. It has been established that in the sections with the traffic load of more than 15 million tonꞏkm/km in year, restoration works should be performed after 13 years of operation. Using 10 mm thick PRP-3.2.1 rail pads will provide the necessary pressing force of the rail base against the sleeper until the expiration of the standard service life – no more than 30 years. When the traffic load is less than or equal to 15 million tonꞏkm/km in year, recovery can be performed after 22 years of operation. The use of both types of pads will ensure the reliable functioning of KPP-5 fasteners until the expiration of its service life.