ECONOMICS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF HIGHWAY-RAILWAY GRADE INCNKING, SHALLOW BLACKTOP, FULL-DEPTH BLACK TOP (3 TO 6 INCHES BELOW TIE TO TOP OF RAIL), SHALLOW CONCRETE, FULL-DEPTH CONCRETE, CAST STEEL AND RUBBER

THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY IS TABULATED AND DISCUSSED. THE REASONS FOR SELECTION OF A PARTICULAR TYPE OF CROSSING WERE BASICALLY ECONOMICAL. THE REMOVAL OF SURFACE MATERIAL IS NECESSARY BETWEEN PERIODS OF COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION OF CROSSING GANGS IS OUTLINED AND THE MACHINERY USED IN THE WORK IS LISTED. ALSO LISTED ARE SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICULAR CROSSING. A TABLE HAS BEEN COMPILED TO INDICATE THE ECONOMICS OF VARIOUS CROSSING TYPES. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE AND WORKMANSHIP.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • BULLETIN 630
• Authors:
  • Kendall, R A
• Publication Date: 1970-11

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: p. 198-200
• Serial:
  • Am Railway Engineering Assoc Bulletin
  • Volume: 72

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: At grade intersections; Concrete; Contaminants; Decks (Ships); Economics; Equipment; Rubber; Steel structures; Timber construction; Workforce
• Old TRIS Terms: Planking; Radioactive contamination
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00219130
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 16 1974 12:00AM