REVIEW OF GUIDEWAY DESIGN CRITERIA IN EXISTING TRANSIT SYSTEM CODES

This paper is considered a necessary first step in preparing a new transit code. Basic design philosophies and criteria adopted by some of the light rail and heavy rail transit authorities in North America are reviewed and compared. The more familiar highway and railway transportation authorities are included for direct comparison. Relevant design criteria of the British Standards Institute are also included as a reference to European systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute

  P.O. Box 19150, Redford Station, 22400 Seven Mile Road
  Detroit, MI  United States  48219
• Authors:
  • Dorton, R A
  • Grouni, H N
• Publication Date: 1978-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 134-144
• Serial:
  • American Concrete Institute, Journal of
  • Volume: 75
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute
  • ISSN: 0889-325X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building codes; Concrete; Concrete construction; Concrete structures; Design; Guideways; Light rail transit; Rapid transit; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Concrete guideways; Guideway design
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Law; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00180329
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 12 1981 12:00AM