A railroad tie (or sleeper) is subjected to two rail loads, each of magnitude P = 178 kN, acting as shown in the figure. -a- The reaction q of the ballast is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the length of the tie, which has cross-sectional dimensions b = 300 mm and h = 250 mm. Calculate the maximum bending stress omay (in MPa) in the tie due to the loads P, assuming the distance L = 1,500 mm and the overhang length a = 520 mm. (Er

A railroad tie (or sleeper) is subjected to two rail loads, each of magnitude P = 178 kN, acting as shown in the figure. -a- The reaction q of the ballast is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the length of the tie, which has cross-sectional dimensions b = 300 mm and h = 250 mm. Calculate the maximum bending stress omay (in MPa) in the tie due to the loads P, assuming the distance L = 1,500 mm and the overhang length a = 520 mm. (Er

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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