METHODS OF ASSESSING THE TECHNICAL CONDITION ARTIFICIAL STRUCTURES ON NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY

Abstract

Purpose. Analysis of the existing structures on the narrow-gauge railways, the research experience of of exploitation of these facilities on the narrow-gauge railways and the development of methodology for assessing the technical condition of the infrastructure of narrow gauge railways in accordance the existing norms. Methodology. Implementation of the expert group inspections and surveys path elements and passenger infrastructure and rolling stock and ancillary industries involved in the operation of the narrow-gauge railway and the assessment of the overall technical condition of the railway track and structures plot narrow-gauge railway in the Carpathian region. Findings. The authors of this study developed a method for assessing the technical condition of infrastructure of narrow gauge railways, which solves most of the issues of operating structures of narrow-gauge railways. Originality. Analysis of existing standards for narrow-gauge railways was held. Surveying of the infrastructure of railways were performed. With this in one normative document it became possible to collect almost all of the basic requirements for the structure and the way to the narrow-gauge railways, it is necessary at the time of the survey, assessing the technical condition and the design, construction and operation of these structures. Practical value. Developed «Methodology to evaluate the technical condition of the infrastructure Narrow Gauge Railway» is the basis for establishing a modern system of operating facilities and the track on the narrow-gauge railways.