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1 Mar 1973

Other Reports

Railroad Research Information Service Special Bibliography: Safety-Related Technology

Author
Railroad Research Information Service, National Research Council

Subject Evaluation, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bibliographies, Literature Review, Abstracts

Abstract:

This book contains over 1,900 abstracts of journal articles and research reports provided to RRIS by the Federal Railroad Administration. These abstracts are primarily in the...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1968

Other Reports

Design of Tunnel Liners and Support Systems

Author
D. U. Deere, R. B. Peck, J. E. Monsees, B. Schmidt

Subject Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Soil Mechanics, Tunnel Lining, Tunnels

Abstract: Contents: Introduction; Fundamentals of tunnel support design; Existing theories, design methods, and practices; Tunnel support systems in soil and soft rocks; Tunnel support...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1968

Other Reports

Review of Effects of Hypervelocity Jets and Projectiles on Rock

Author
George B. Clark, Charles J. Haas, John W. Brown, Clifford D. Muir

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Intelligent Railroad Systems, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Excavating Equipment, Mining, Tunnels

Abstract: New methods are being continuously sought which will radically increase the rates of tunnel excavation. Attention has turned to the use of hypervelocity impact as a means of...

Office
RRD