Reports

 Concluding Technical Report

This Concluding Technical Report of INNOTRACK includes an overview of the project. It further details implementable results, and clusters them into ”highlight” areas. In addition, the book acts as a ”key” to the vast amount of information from INNOTRACK: All sections refer to project reports where more information can be found.

INNOTRACK Concluding Technical Report

 Deliverable Overview

The EC funded integrated project INNOTRACK – Innovative Track Systems was initiated in September 2006 and finalized by the end of 2010.

The “Delivery Overview” contains the summaries of all INNOTRACK deliverables. The current issue includes deliverables submitted from the start of the project until late August.

INNOTRACK Deliverable Overview

 Management (SP0)

D0.1 - Project management plans and quality assurance

D0.2a - Annual Project Reports including Financial summary report for the 1st project year

D0.2b - Annual Project Reports including Financial summary report for the 1st project year

D0.3a - Annual Project Reports including Financial summary report for the 2nd project year

D0.3b - Annual Project Reports including Financial summary report for the 2nd project year

 Duty / Requirements (SP1)

D1.1.1 - Database of representative vehicles and characteristics from participant countries

D1.1.2 - Database of European generic vehicle characteristics

D1.2.1 - Standardised method for converting measured track data into segments for Virtual Tracks

D1.2.2 - Track sections and track irregularities analysis of DB sites

D1.2.4 - Populated database of track section charateristicsfor general modelling for design and LCC and speciffic problem segments

D1.2.5 - Track segmentation

D1.3.2 - Report on the state of the art of the simulation of vehicle track interaction as a method for determining track degradation rates, Part 1 Strategic models

D1.3.3 - Final report on Root Causes of Problem Conditions and Priorities for Innovation

D1.3.4 - Report on the most appropriate tools for evaluation of the issues raised within INNOTRACK where no proven method already exists and the Balfour Beatty Embedded Rail System; an example of technical evaluation

D1.3.6 - The state of the art of the simulation of vehicle track interaction as a method for determining track degradation rates, Part 2 High resolution models and the level of validation generally

D1.4.1 - Detailed Framework for Information and Data Collection

D1.4.2 - Database of models and list of potential model gaps

D1.4.3 - Process for the linking of modelling tools

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D1.4.4 - Complete Knowledge Repository

D1.4.5 - Linking of tools

D1.4.6 - Key to railway infrastructure problems and recommended cost categories

D1.4.7 - Data mining of data sets

D1.4.8 - Overall cost reduction

D1.4.9 - Infrastructure maintenance cost breakdown structure, Guidance note

D1.4.10 - Demonstrator: vehicle classification based on a wayside monitoring station

 Track Support structure (SP2)

D2.1.1 - In-situ measurement preliminary database, based on information management framework

D2.1.2 - Adapted "Portancemeter" for track structure stiffness measurement on existing tracks

D2.1.3 - First phase report on the modelling of poor quality sites

D2.1.4 - Report on sampling and analysis of geotechnical test results

D2.1.5 GL - Methodology of geophysical investigation of railway track defects

D2.1.6 - RSMV stiffness measurements

D2.1.11 GL - Methods of track stiffness measurement

D2.1.12 GL - Modelling of the track subgrade Part 1: Final report on the modelling of poor quality sites Part 2: Variability accounting in numerical modelling of the track subgrade

D2.1.13 - Stiffness data processing and evaluation

D2.2.1 - State of the art report on soil improvement methods and experiences

D2.2.5 - Subgrade reinforcement with columns Part 1: vertical columns Part 2: inclined columns

D2.2.6 GL - Guideline for subgrade reinforcement with geosynthetics Part 1: Enhancement of track using under-ballast geosynthetics Part 2: Improvement study of transition zone on conventional line

D2.2.8 GL - Guidelines for subgrade reinforcement with columns. Part 1; vertical columns and Part 2; inclined columns

D2.3.1 - Validation methodology and criteria for the evaluation of frametype, unballasted or slab-track based superstructure innovations

D2.3.3 -Design and manufacture of embedded rail slab track components

D2.3.4 - Testing of the innovative BB ERS trackform

D2.3.5 GL - Applications and benefits of a new 2-layers track form for existing tracks

D2.3.6 GL - Selection of a railway track system by best value analysis

 Switches and Crossings (SP3)

D3.1.1 - Definition of key parameters

D3.1.3 - Draft specification of the S&C demonstrators

D3.1.4- Summary of results from simulations and optimisation of switches

D3.1.5 GL - Recommendation of, and scientific basis for, optimization of switches & crossings, part 1

D3.1.6 GL - Recommendation of, and scientific basis for, optimization of switches & crossings, part 2

D3.1.11- Results of continuous RSMV stiffness measurements on switches at DB

D3.2.2 - Functional requirements for hollow sleepers for UIC 60 switches

D3.2.3- Functional Requirements for the open standard interface for electronic interlocking

D3.2.4/D3.3.5– Draft requirement specification for the DLD and monitoring demonstrator

D3.2.5 - Technical and RAMS requirements/recommendations for the actuation system, the locking and the detection device for UIC 60-300/1200 switches

D3.3.1 - List of key parameters for switch and crossing monitoring

D3.3.2 – Available Sensors for Railway Environments for Condition Monitoring

D3.3.3 - Requirements and functional description for S&C monitoring

D3.3.4- Algorithms for detection and diagnosis of faults on S&C

D3.3.6 - Quantification of benefit available from switch and crossing monitoring

 Rails & Welding (SP4)

D4.1.1 - Interim database for actual and new innovative rail and joints

D4.1.2 - Interim rail degradation algorithms

D4.1.3 - Interim guidelines on the selection of rail grades

D4.1.4 - Rail degradation algorithms

D4.1.5 GL - Definitive guidelines on the use of different rail grades

D4.2.1 - The impact of vertical train-track interaction on rail and joint degradation

D4.2.2 - Interim report on Minimum Action rules for selected defect types

D4.2.3 - Improved model for loading and subsequent deterioration of insulated joints

D4.2.4 - Improved model for loading and subsequent deterioration due to squats and corrugation

D4.2.5 - Improved model for the influence of vehicle conditions (wheel flats, speed, axle load) on the loading and subsequent deterioration of rails

D4.2.6 GL - Recommendation of, and scientific basis for minimum action rules and maintenance limits

D4.3.1 - Initial Definition of Conditions for Testing Matrix of Rail Steels and Welds

D4.3.2 - Characterisation of Microstructure

D4.3.4 - Calculation of contact stress

D4.3.5 - Simulation of material deformation and RCF

D4.3.6 - Characterisation of microstructural deformation as a function of rail grade

D4.3.7 - Innovative laboratory tests for rail steels — Final report

D4.3.8 GL - Guideline for laboratory tests of rail steels

D4.4.1 - Assessment of rail inspection technologies in terms of industrial ripeness

D4.4.2 - Operational evaluation of an inspection demonstrator (phase 1: laboratory and static tests)

D4.4.3 - Operational evaluation of a multifunctional inspection equipment (phase 2: track tests)

D4.5.1- Overview of existing rail grinding strategies and new and optimised approaches for Europe

D4.5.2 - Target Profiles

D4.5.3 - Input for LCC-calculations

D4.5.4 - Friction Management Methods

D4.5.5 GL - Guidelines for mangement of rail grinding

D4.6.1 - Report on the influence of the working procedures on the formation and shape of the HAZ (updated)

D4.6.2 - Report on the influence of working procedures and post treatment on static and dynamic fatigue behaviour of aluminothermic wels

D4.6.3 & D4.6.4- Analysis of Equipment Design and Optimisation of Parameters for Gas Pressure Welding

D4.6.5 - Gas Pressure Welding - Quality of Test Welds

D4.6.6 - Weld Performance in Track Test : Supervision of Weld Properties in Terms of Rail Profile, Rail Straightness and Neutral Temperature (Preliminary report)

 Logistics for track maintenance and renewal (Logserv) (SP5)

D5.1.7 - Public report on construction, maintenance & renewal activities - conduct of interface between infra managers and contractors and suggested improvements

D5.2.1 - Documented validation procedure

D5.2.3 GL - Improved logistics from INNOTRACK solutions (compiled of D5.3.2, D5.4.2, D5.5.2)

D5.3.1 - First report on logistics & support

D5.3.2 - Final report on the logistics of support

D5.4.1 - First report on the logistics of S&C

D5.4.2 - Final report on the logistics of S&C

D5.5.1 - First report on the logistics of rails

D5.5.2 - Final report on the logistics of rails

 Life Cycle Cost & RAMS Assessment (SP6)

D6.1.1 - Incorporated Rules and Standards

D6.1.2 - Models and Tools

D6.2.1 - Unique Boundary Conditions

D6.2.2 - Benchmark of LCC tools

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D6.2.4 - Database and requirements (as input for WP6.5)

D6.3.3 Necessary developments of RAMS technologies

D6.4.1 - Key values for LCC and RAMS

D6.4.2 - Models and monitoring methods for LCC and RAMS relevant parameters

D6.5.1 - Modular LCC/RAMS models for SP2 to SP5

D6.5.4 GL - Guidance for LCC and RAMS analysis

 Dissemination and Training (SP7)

D7.1.1 Set up project private and public web-sites

D7.1.2- Set up of Dissemination platformweb-sites

D7.1.3 Planning Report: set up Network of Industries and Infrastructure Managers

D7.1.4 - Report on the dissemination activities and proposal for further actions_update

D7.1.5 Identification of relevant codes and correlation to INNOTRACK results

D7.1.6 Summary of dissemination and training : lessons learnt

D7.2.1 - Establishment of training platform

D7.2.2 Report on training needs and plan for training programmes

D7.3.1 Set up the Technical Review & Standardisation Platform

D7.3.2 - Technical review platform (revision 2)

D7.3.3 Experience from review work