THE STRENGTHENING OF THE PORT AUTHORITY 42ND ST. TERMINAL BUS RAMPS FOR 45 LONG BUSES

In 1993, the Port Authority of NY and NJ (PANY&NJ) initiated an investigation to study the structural adequacy of the bus ramps connecting the Lincoln Tunnel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) in New York City for the recently introduced 45 long buses. The 45 buses are longer and heavier, and can carry more passengers and cargo than the buses currently in use. After researching available 45 buses in the region, the PANY&NJ selected the MCI 45 coach as a representative prototype. The axle loading of the MCI coach was increased 10% to account for future heavier buses. The bus ramps were originally designed for lighter weight 40 buses. In 1983, the PANY&NJ conducted an investigation to determine the structural adequacy of the ramps for articulated buses. As a result, the use of the bus terminal was restricted to the lighter weight articulated buses due to the limited load carrying capacity of the ramps. However, in the 1990s, due to an increase in demand for larger capacity 45 long buses, the PANY&NJ decided to strengthen the bus ramp structure.

• Corporate Authors:

  Iowa State University, Ames

  Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
  Town Engineering Building
  Ames, IA  United States  50011-3232
• Authors:
  • Blatz, R B
  • Mazumdar, A K
  • Kertesz, C
• Conference:
  • Practical Solutions for Bridge Strengthening and Rehabilitation BSAR II
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Date: 1997-3-24 to 1997-3-25
• Publication Date: 1997-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 375-385

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bents; Bridge decks; Bus terminals; Buses; Cast in place concrete; Concrete overlays; Live loads; Loads; Ramps; Steel
• Geographic Terms: New York (New York)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00802447
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 29 2000 12:00AM