Title:
An Overview of Guideway Design
Author(s):
M.W. LaNier and C.W. Dolan
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
75
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
73-77
Keywords:
fatigue (materials); guideways; loads(forces); monorail railways; precast concrete; prestressed concrete; rapid transit railways; skid resistance; structural design; tolerances (mechanics).
DOI:
10.14359/10479
Date:
3/1/1978
Abstract:
Guideways are integrated structural systems to support and guide modern transit vechicles. A comparision is made between guideways and conventional highway bridges. A evaluation of design objectives and procedures shows that elevated beamways of precast prestressed concrete and continous at-grade pavements provide excellent guideway structures. Some special design considerations are mentioned, and some examples of completed guideways are given.