Papers Published

1. Carrato, Peter J. and Wilson, James F., APPROACHES TO HIGH EFFICIENCY DESIGN OF ELEVATED CONCRETE GUIDEWAYS., Journal of Advanced Transportation, vol. 15 no. 1 (1981), pp. 33 - 53 .
   (last updated on 2007/04/09)

   Abstract:
   Precast, concrete, elevated guideways with left double quote H right double quote -shaped cross sections are proposed as practical alternatives to a successful state-of-the-art reference design, the transit system at Duke University. With some alternative configurations, 35 percent weight reductions are achieved, with an additional 8 percent reduction when rationally modified load factors are employed. The most efficient designs use a minimum number of pier supports, properly spaced for continuous span configurations so that balanced stress is achieved.

   Keywords:
   URBAN PLANNING - Transportation;RAPID TRANSIT;CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION - Precast;