TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURES

MANY PROBLEMS OF DESIGN ENGINEERING, SAFETY, EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES, AND PROTECTION FROM POLLUTION AND NOISE WILL CHALLENGE THE ENGINEER WHO WILL DESIGN TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURES FOR THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDE (1) INTERURBAN TRANSIT EXPRESSWAYS, (2) AIR-CUSHION SYSTEMS, (3) TUBEFLIGHT SYSTEMS, AND VACUUM-AIR SYSTEMS.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 2, No 2, PP 282-302, 16 FIG, 4 REF
• Authors:
  • Hall, W J
• Publication Date: 1968-5

Media Info

• Serial:
  • High Speed Ground Transportation Journal

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Actuating systems; Air cushion vehicles; Intercity transportation; Pneumatic conveyors; Pollution; Reviews; Safety; Safety equipment; Structures; Traffic noise; Transportation; Vacuum
• Uncontrolled Terms: Interurbans; Safety features; Transportation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Tubeflight systems; Vacuum air systems
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00208501
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 29 1994 12:00AM