Title:
Mass Transit Concrete Infrastructure Developments: Washington Metro
Author(s):
Mohammed Irshad and Ado Valge
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
15
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
36-39
Keywords:
alkali-aggregate reactions; architectural concrete; precast concrete concrete construction; concrete durability; post-tensioning; shotcrete; prestressed concrete; rapid transit railways; reinforced concrete; subways; tremie concrete; waterproofing; Constr
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1993
Abstract:
Gives an overview of the concrete usage in a modern-generation mass-transit system, the Washington Metro. Details of the concrete subway and aboveground structures are discussed. Documents the many milestone developments in innovative infrastructure designs in concrete in the Washington Metro. Emphasizes the need for continuing the advances in the state-of-the-art.