Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Author:

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 695

ISBN-13: 0309258243

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TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.


AASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Manual

AASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Manual

Author: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures Staff

Publisher: American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9781560510918

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This manual presents uniform guidelines and procedures for the inspection, evaluation and maintenance of the nation's existing movable bridge inventory. The manual provides information pertaining to the unique structural, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components and operational characteristics of a movable highway bridge. The manual was developed for bridge engineers, inspectors and maintainers charged with operational and maintenance responsibility for these complex structures. Commentary adjacent to the text on the same page provides suggestions on implementing the guidelines and procedures of this manual and directs the reader to additional sources of information. The contents are organized in four primary parts: General, Inspection, Evaluation, and Maintenance. The appendices contain supplementary information, and are followed by a reference list, glossary, and index.


Federal Standards for Railroad Safety

Federal Standards for Railroad Safety

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13:

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Sponsored by Panel H-2 (Resistance and Propulsion) of the Hydrodynamics Committee


Hearings

Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 1554

ISBN-13:

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