Deflection monitoring of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for Commuter and Light Rail Systems Steven F. Bartlett, Ph.D. P.E Associate Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering October 11, 2016
Commuter Rail Embankments Front Runner – UTA – Corner Canyon – Draper Utah
Typical Section for Commuter Rail
Locomotive Loading
Car Loading
Monitoring Location
Deployment of Accelerometers
EPS Embankment Deflections
Earthen Embankment Deflections
Light Rail Embankments UTA –Light Rail – Salt Lake City, Utah
Light Rail Embankments UTA –Light Rail – Salt Lake City, Utah
Light-Rail Deflections