Buckling Of Track

Buckling Of Track:

SWITCH EXPANSION JOINT (SEJ):

Switch Expansion Joint is an expansion joint installed at each end of LWR, CWR to permit expansion, contraction of the adjoining breathing lengths due to temperature variations.

BUCKLING OF TRACK:

• Bucking or a tendency towards bucking may occur, among others, in the following circumstances.
• Failure to adhere to the temperature ranges specified for operation on LWR/CWR
• Inadequate resistance to longitudinal, lateral and vertical movement of the track due to deficiencies in ballast section or/and inadequate ballast consolidation.
• Use of ineffective fastenings or missing fastening resulting in loss of creep resistance and torsional resistance
• Excessive settlement of formation.
• Improper functioning of SEJ