PRECAST CONCRETE IN THE TRANSIT INDUSTRY

The paper discusses some of the reasons for the relatively limited use of precast and prestressed concrete in mass transit systems and suggests ways in which the full potential of the material can be attained. Concrete's dynamic and noise abatement characteristics and its architectural adaptability make it an ideal material for guideways. The success of precast concrete's performance, economy, and appearance has been proven on modern transit systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Prestressed Concrete Institute

  20 North Wacker Drive
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Authors:
  • Dolan, C W
• Publication Date: 1984-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 20-27
• Serial:
  • PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE. JOURNAL
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
  • ISSN: 0887-9672

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Architecture; Beams; Concrete; Concrete construction; Elevated structures; Guideways; Noise control; Precast concrete; Prestressed concrete; Prestressing; Rail transit facilities; Rapid transit; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Noise reduction
• Old TRIS Terms: Guideway design
• Subject Areas: Construction; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387849
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 30 1984 12:00AM