AGING BRIDGES FACING HEAVIER LOADS

Railroad bridges range from inspiring architectural marvels spanning giant bodies of water to tiny timber trestles offering passage over low spots on the prairie. All railroad bridges must carry trains safely and quickly, but changing times and trends are making that task more difficult. The article focuses on the importance of inspection and maintenance, followed by necessary structural and geotechnical repairs. Some of the advanced technologies available for both inspection and maintenance are also discussed.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  345 Hudson Street
  New York, NY  United States  10014
• Authors:
  • Judge, T
• Publication Date: 2000-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-33
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 96
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Inspection; Maintenance; Preventive maintenance; Railroad bridges; Traffic density
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00791272
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 2000 12:00AM