Type BES, Line Mannheim-Karlsruhe, Contract Section Waghäusel, LOS 7


System Description

• Frost blanket in accordance with the required frostproof composition Cement-bound base or unbound base, designed according to the UIC 71 load pattern
• Reinforced tieless concrete slab, where necessary with support strip, designed according to the UIC 71 load pattern
• Use of certified rail fasteners (e.g. IOARG 336 / HILTI)
• Use of UIC 60 ribbon rails or contractor‘s rails
• Sound-absorbing linings and soundproofing equipment, as well as safety and guidance devices as required
• Tested in field service on the network of DB AG since 09/96 Technical certification by EBA dated January 14, 2002

• Only few rigid track system components (cement-bound or unbound base, concrete base and single support point)
• Low overall height because without ties
• High track position accuracy because the support profiling can be precision-ground subsequently
• No random cracks and no interfacial cracks by calculated cracking control
• Suitable for modernization and new sections
• Can be used on soil bodies, bridges and in tunnels
• Easy to repair in the event of damage (replacement of damaged support points, repair or replacement by high-early-strength mortar or concrete)
• Trafficability for wheeled vehicles (e.g. in the case of accidents) ensured Short construction periods
• Low capital expenditure

	Type BES with continuous longitudinal reinforcement on a cement-bound base
Type BES with doweled concrete slab on on a cement-bound base

	Type BES with continuous longitudinal reinforcement on a ballasted base
Type BES with doweled concrete slab on a ballasted baset

	System Components [click to enlarge]
Rigid Track Segment on a bridge