RUBBER-TIRED RAPID TRANSIT--1. SYSTEMS CONCEPTS

Rubber-tired transit technology is receiving much attention for application to medium capacity rapid transit systems due to superior traction capability and the potential for reduced noise generation. Data from a worldwide survey identify other surprising benefits. This technology appears to merit inclusion as an alternative in technological assessments for urban rapid transit application. Part I reviews the state-of-the-art in the world today and describes typical system concepts.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Sulkin, M A
  • Miller, D R
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-33
• Serial:
  • ASME Journal of Mechanical Engineering
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Noise; Rapid transit; State of the art; Tires; Tires and wheels
• Subject Areas: Environment; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165033
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1981 12:00AM