DESIGN OF A HIGH QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM REQUIRING MINIMUM MAINTENANCE, EVEN UNDER CONDITIONS OF HIGH SPEEDS AND HEAVY LOADS

The paper is intended to demonstrate the limits of certain basic criteria generally accepted for the design and construction of a railway network, and to indicate some of the aspects from which it is possible to envisage the development of research relating to the following factors: infrastructure, alignment, engineering structures, together with the economic aspects of these elements.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Oliveros, F
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 475-487
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Axle load force; Bridge design; Bridges; High speed track; Pavement subgrade; Railroad clearances; Railroad tracks; Soil mechanics; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Clearances; Track alignment
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099817
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1976 12:00AM