TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OF RAILWAY ON THE HONSHU-SHIKOKU BRIDGE

A general description of rail and road links between the two islands, followed by a study of bridge spans and train make-up and wind velocity. Examined are types of bridges (girder bridges, arch and suspension bridges) with a level for a double-track line and a level for a six-lane roadway, along with vibrational stability of the bridge, track and catenary, and train operation across the bridge.

• Corporate Authors:

  Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

  Kyodo Building, 18-7 Hagashi-Uyeno 2 Chome, Daito-Ku
  Tokyo-110,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • Okamura, H
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1-23
• Serial:
  • Permanent Way
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 65
  • Publisher: Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arch bridges; Bridge design; Bridges; Catenaries (Railroads); Girder bridges; Structural design; Suspension bridges; Vibration; Wind
• Identifier Terms: Nihon kokuyu tetsudo
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge vibrations
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163725
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 1977 12:00AM