Considerations for Installing Special Trackwork （考虑安装特殊的晨操）.pdf

8 – Technical Forums Building LRT Urban Track Structures – Embedded Track Design Considerations for Installing Special Trackwork on Vertical Gradients Francis T. Lam, MIEM, P. Eng. AECOM Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada INTRODUCTION be potentially compromised. The paper discusses the considerations for installing special trackwork and is Turnouts and crossovers are used to diverge or switch primarily based on the trackwork/alignment design trains from one track to another. The most critical experience derived from the Edmonton LRT System over components are the point of switch (PS) and the frog the past 25 years. point, where the wheel transfer between tracks takes place. These areas are risk points for derailment if not PURPOSE properly designed and maintained. The curved switch point on the turnout side is subject to high lateral forces The most critical component of the trackwork system transferred from the wheel negotiating the turnout curve is special trackwork. Structurally, the switch point and at the point of entry. For Light Rail Transit (LRT) frog point are the weakest track elements. They are passenger safety and riding comfort, it is imperative that subject to the highest load impacts resulting from wheel these critical components b