Railway Geotechnics

By Jim Hyslip, Ted Sussmann, Dingqing Li, et al.

Book Overview

Illustrated with case studies that emphasize the geotechnical aspects of railway engineering, this reference covers track, track substructure, load environment, materials, mechanics, design, construction, measurements, and management. It discusses these topics from a historical perspective, and presents the methodologies and best practices developed over the past 20 years. The book begins with the fundamentals and basic principles, leading in to practical applications. The authors bring considerable experience and expertise, with many years of research and development, academia, railway operations, and consulting.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01BKZO360
• ISBN13: 9780415695015
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.4"