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c. Behavior under Load. It is important to note that, while track construction is relatively simple, its

behavior under load is not. An improvement (or increase in strength) in one track component may cause

an increased load on another. It is not uncommon for an improvement (or increase in strength) of one

track component to cause an increased load on another.

6. TRACK DESIGN METHODS.

a. Computer Program Available. A computer program for basic track structure design, called TRACK, is

available through the PCASE Internet Site (http://pavement.wes.army.mil/pcase.html) or the Army

Transportation Systems Center (CENWO-ED-TX). Its use is recommended.

b. Manual Design Procedure. If computer programs are not accessible or if a computer is unavailable,

the design procedure in paragraph 7 may be used as an alternative. A disadvantage of this method,

however, is that very little data exists to correlate the value of track modulus with the properties of

individual rail support components: ties, ballast, and subgrade.

7. AREMA DESIGN PROCEDURE (1995-MODIFIED).

a. Applying the AREMA Method to Military Track.

(1) The AREMA method leaves several choices and judgments open to designers, to be set

according to situation and policy. And like most AREMA criteria, the method is also oriented toward those

commercial lines that carry medium to heavy traffic volumes (more than 10 million gross tons per year)

and operate at medium or higher speeds (more than 40 mph).

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