HONG KONG MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY MODIFIED INITIAL SYSTEM: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ABOVE-GROUND WORKS AND TRACKWORK

The first part of the paper describes the basis of selection of the type of structure for the viaducts of the elevated section of the railway, some of the problems encountered and the design and construction solutions adopted. Likewise the design and construction of the stations on the elevated section are discussed. The second part of the paper is concerned with the design and construction of the depot and particularly of the development above. This development comprises a 10 ha podium with blocks of residential flats above to house 25000 people, and a full range of commercial and recreational facilities to cater for the surrounding area. Finally the paper describes the design and construction of the track support system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • TAYLOR, R L
  • Taylor, M J
  • Greig, W J
  • Couperthwaite, R F
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 657-688
• Serial:
  • Volume: 68
  • Issue Number: PT1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box girders; Bridge design; Bridges; Construction management; Continuous structures; Design; Elevated structures; Precast concrete; Prestressed concrete; Rail transit facilities; Rail transit stations; Railroad tracks; Railroad transportation; Structural design; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Air rights; Design criteria
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China)
• Old TRIS Terms: Track structures
• ITRD Terms: 3474: Box girder; 3455: Bridge; 3666: Construction method; 9006: Continuous; 9011: Design (overall design); 8131: Hong Kong; 4792: Precast concrete; 4796: Prestressed concrete; 1173: Rail bound transport; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00329979
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 1981 12:00AM