Research Article
Nonlinear Finite Element Modelling of Railway Turnout System considering Bearer/Sleeper-Ballast Interaction
Table 1
Design properties of materials.
| Materials | Elastic modulus (MPa) | Compressive strength (MPa) | Tensile strength (MPa) |
| Concrete | 38,000 | 36–55 | 4.0–6.30 | Prestressing tendon | 200,000 | — | 1,700 | Steel rails | 205,000 | — | — |
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