Automated Small-Vehicle Transit System Structural & Architectural Research Study for a University Campus [Summary]

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• Creators:
  El-Aasar, Moni G. ; Willard, Ronda L. ; Hibbs, Clint B.
• Corporate Creators:
  BG Consultants, Inc.
• Corporate Contributors:
  Kansas. Dept. of Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Aesthetics Alternatives Analysis Campus Transportation Education And Training Maintenance Facilities Operations And Traffic Management Public Transportation Rail Transit Stations Superstructures Terminals And Facilities
• Publication/ Report Number:
  KS-06-5
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Kansas ; United States
• TRIS Online Accession Number:
  01047560
• Edition:
  Final Report
• Corporate Publisher:
  Kansas. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Materials & Research
• Abstract:
  The structural and architectural aspects of constructing an Automated Small Vehicle Transit (ASVT) system in a university setting have been studied to provide a cost comparison for the different design options. Vehicle size and capacity used for the study were determined and the corresponding live loads and dead loads were calculated for each structural option along with seismic, wind and snow loads. The optimum span between supports was determined to be 90 ft. Several types of structures were considered and three types, prestressed concrete inverted T Beams, prestressed concrete K-3 beams and rolled steel girders, were studied. Each type of these three superstructure options was designed and a detailed cost estimate was prepared based on that design. Items such as snow melting systems and space for mechanical elements were also considered in the design. In addition to the superstructure, arrival/departure stations were located along the route. One of the stations in this study was attached to an existing building, utilizing the existing elevators and waiting areas. The rest of the stations were freestanding structures located for ease of access and utilization of existing parking areas. The stations were architecturally studied to blend with the existing environment of the campus. Control and maintenance facilities were also addressed in this study. An ASVT system must have an operating control room and vehicle storage and maintenance facilities. These facilities need to be located outside the core of the campus and designed to blend with the existing surroundings.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  C1567
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:be58e780d51812036cab4b1c520df86cc9ab2120b94e3c4213f8911ecde61ad1
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40175/dot_40175_DS1.pdf
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