A COMPUTER PROGRAM TO OPTIMISE CURVE ALIGNMENT

Where physical restraints are imposed by structures, manual calculation of optimum curve alignment can be a lengthy process; a newly-developed computer program introduced by British Rail does the job quickly and more effectively.

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• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Ellis, J A
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 102-104
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 131
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Curved track; Railroad tracks; Structural design
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Track design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125854
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1976 12:00AM