In this paper, possibility of cracks in fast hardening track has been analyzed with consideration of shrinkage of fast hardening concrete. To evaluate tensile stress on fast hardening track, the analysis considers restrain effects by frictions due to subgrade and rail fastener. The analysis results indicated that the maximum tensile stress in fast hardening track increased as the continuous casting length of fast hardening concrete increased. To prevent cracks due to shrinkage, it was investigated that the continuous casting length be less than 66.9 m.

In this paper, an experimental program has been conducted to investigate shrinkage of fast hardening concrete (FHC) which is used to replace the existing ballasted track with concrete track. In the test, curing method was considered as a test variable. The test results indicated that autogenous shrinkage was dominant on FHC while drying shrinkage was negligible. To represent shrinkage of FHC, a new model has been proposed through regression of the test results.

This experimental study investigates the influence on the tensile behavior of strain-hardening cement composite (SHCC) with HR and SWP Shrinkage Reducing Admixture (SRA). SRA can also improve the tensile strength and multiple cracks of SHCC material used in this study.

This experimental study investigates the influence on the flexural behavior of strain-hardening cement composite (SHCC) with HR and SWP Shrinkage Reducing Admixture (SRA). SRA can also improve flexural strengths and flexural toughness.

This experimental study examines the test results on the flexural behavior of strain-hardening cement composite (SHCC) with two types of Shrinkage Reducing Admixture (SRA). An influence of SRA on the flexural behaviors of SHCC mixes was observed.