Structural and Geometric Characteristics of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

Newton, Thomas M.; Lytton, Robert L.; Olson, Robert M.

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Structural and Geometric Characteristics of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

1975-08-01
By Newton, Thomas M. ; Lytton, Robert L. ; Olson, Robert M.

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English

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Creators:

Newton, Thomas M. ; Lytton, Robert L. ; Olson, Robert M.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Dynamic Behavior Foundations Geometric Design Railroad Grade Crossings Railroad Tracks Rideability Roughness Rubber Shock Absorbers Subgrade Materials Subgrade Stabilization Fabrics Subsurface Drainage Surface Drainage
Publication/ Report Number:

TTI-2-18-74-164-1
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Texas
Edition:

Interim: September 1973 - August 1975
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

This report is the first in a series dealing with structural and geometric characteristics of highway-railroad grade crossings. The report details a study of crossing distribution and geometric characteristics, crossing appraisals, drainage, dynamic loadings, stabilization fabrics, and structural details for improved life and rideability.
Format:

PDF
Funding:

2-18-74-164
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
Main Document Checksum:

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Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85262/dot_85262_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 4.74 MB ]

File Language:

English

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