The shape of soil particles influences asphalt, concrete, and soil behavior. The image
analysis and visual comparison methods are commonly employed to quantify the shape …

Ballast aggregate is a natural material widely used in railway lines. Its mechanical properties
and particle geometry are meticulously defined using well-established standards and …

This paper focused on the particle morphology of mineral filler and its effects on asphalt
binder-filler interfacial interaction. The limestone, basalt, and granite fillers with various …

Railway ballast deteriorates over time due to cyclic loading and environmental factors,
necessitating its replacement to maintain track stability. However, the potential shortage of …

To address the challenge of precise foreign object detection on railway tracks, this study
proposes RailSegVITNet, an efficient deep learning-based model that aims to accurately …

In this paper, the physical and morphological indexes of limestone mineral filler and their
influence on the interfacial performances between asphalt and filler were investigated. The …

This study presents a method that utilizes 3D digital image processing and advanced data
analytics to differentiate between fresh and used railway ballast materials. Railway ballast …

Railway ballast particles exhibit unique variations in shape, and this diversity significantly
impacts the mechanical performance of ballast beds. An intuitive approach involves defining …

In order to investigate the influence of coarse aggregate morphology on stacking voidage,
digital image processing technology (DIP) was used to obtain the angularity and sphericity …

The performance of the ballasted permanent track is linked to the quality of the aggregates
that make up the ballast layer. This layer is the only one that allows the regularization and …