1. 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

2. Commuter Rail Embankments
Front Runner – UTA – Corner Canyon – Draper Utah

3. Typical Section for Commuter Rail

4. Locomotive Loading

5. Car Loading

6. Monitoring Location

7. Deployment of Accelerometers

8. EPS Embankment Deflections

9. Earthen Embankment Deflections

10. Light Rail Embankments
UTA –Light Rail – Salt Lake City, Utah

11. Light Rail Embankments
UTA –Light Rail – Salt Lake City, Utah

12. Light-Rail Deflections