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Railroad tie
**Types of Railroad Ties:** – Stone block ties were used on early railways like the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. – Stone blocks were later replaced by timber ties due to maintenance issues. – Bi-block ties with tie rods have similarities to stone block ties. – Historical wooden ties were made by hewing or sawing softwood and hardwood timbers. – Softwood ties are treated with preservatives like creosote or copper azole. **Materials Used for Railroad Ties:** – Stone Block Ties: – Stone block ties were used on early railways. – Stone blocks were replaced by timber ties due to maintenance issues. – Bi-block ties with tie rods are similar to stone block ties. – Stone block ties allowed horses to tread the middle path safely. – Stone block ties were not suitable for soft ground. – Wooden Ties: – Historical wooden ties were made from softwood and hardwood timbers. – Softwood ties are treated with preservatives like creosote. – Wooden ties are susceptible to rot, splitting, and insect infestation. – Some timbers like sal or jarrah are durable enough to be used untreated. – Wooden ties can catch fire and develop cracks with age. – Concrete Ties: – Concrete ties are cheaper and easier to obtain than timber ties. – Concrete ties have a longer service life and require less maintenance. – Concrete ties are quieter than wooden ties on straight stretches. – Concrete ties are required on high-speed lines in the UK. – Most European railways use concrete bearers in switches due to cost and durability. – Steel Ties: – Steel ties are trough-shaped and lighter than concrete ties. – Steel ties can be installed on existing ballast beds. – Steel ties are 100% recyclable and require less ballast than wood or concrete. – Modern steel ties handle heavy loads and adverse track conditions. – Steel ties are economical to install and widely used in various railroad sectors. – Plastics: – Composite railroad ties made from recycled plastic resins and rubber claim a service life of 30-80 years. – Plastic ties are resistant to rot, insects, and can offer additional lateral stability. – Environmental benefits include replacing toxic creosote-treated timber ties. – Hybrid plastic ties are used in various rail applications and offer benefits on bridges. – Network Rail began replacing wooden ties with recycled plastic in 2009. **Design and Applications of Railroad Ties:** – Non-conventional Tie Forms: – Y-shaped ties reduce ballast volume due to load-spreading characteristics. – Y steel ties have high noise levels but excellent resistance to track movement. – Twin ties like the ZSX Twin tie are suitable for tracks with sharp curves and bridges. – Wide ties increase lateral resistance and reduce ballast pressure. – Bi-block ties offer increased lateral resistance and are used on high-speed TGV lines. – Dimensions and Spacing: – Mainline railroad crosstie spacing is around 19-19.5 inches for wood ties and 24 inches for concrete ties. – In the UK, sleepers are typically 8ft 6in long, 10 inches wide, and spaced 2ft 7in apart. – Historical UK sleeper spacing varied based on rail length and joint proximity. – The spacing at rail joints allowed for thermal expansion gaps. – Different methods exist for fastening rails to railroad ties. – Fastening Rails to Railroad Ties: – Historical methods include spikes and cast iron chairs fixed to ties. – Modern methods like Pandrol clips use springs to fix the rail to the tie chair. **Reuse and Disposal of Railroad Ties:** – Other Uses: – Wooden ties can be recycled into sculptures or repurposed for various artistic or functional projects. – Stone blocks from old railways can find new life in construction projects like loading docks. – Railroad Ties in Gardening and Landscaping: – Popular for creating retaining walls and raised-bed gardens. – Used for building steps. – Often made from decommissioned rail ties. – Lifespan limited due to rot. – New oak or pine beams available in the UK for garden construction. – Railroad Ties in Construction: – Used near railroad tracks, particularly by railroad employees. – Entrepreneurs sell new ties for construction purposes. – Introduce soil pollution due to dangerous chemicals. – Some properties avoid them due to pollution concerns. – Used in the UK for garden construction with non-toxic beams. **Regulations and Innovations Related to Railroad Ties:** – Railroad Ties in Law and Regulations: – Germany prohibits their use as building material since 1991. – Regulated by specific by-laws to protect health and the environment. – Restrictions on areas frequented by children and in food production. – Health risks associated with wooden railroad ties. – Concerns about pollution from wood preservatives. – Railroad Ties in Industry and Innovation: – Steel sleepers still made and have a historical significance. – Various publications and studies on railway engineering. – Testing of polymer rail ties for the mining industry. – Transition to recycled plastic sleepers by 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