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Rapid Replacement of a Movable Steel Railway Bridge
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Accession Number:

01031619

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Abstract:

Railway bridges must be replaced rapidly to avoid detrimental effects on the operation of the railway. Detour routes are sometimes not available and often not an economical option. This paper describes the planning and techniques used in the rapid replacement of a movable steel railway bridge with minimal interruption to railway and marine traffic.

Monograph Title:

Design of Structures 2006

Monograph Accession #:

01039139

Language:

English

Authors:

Unsworth, John F
Brown, Christian

Pagination:

pp 31-35

Publication Date:

2006

Serial:

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Issue Number: 1976
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309099862

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (3) ; Photos (6) ; Tables (1)

Subject Areas:

Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Railroads

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 3 2006 10:36AM

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