Railway, Bridges And Tunnels

This book has been compiled with a view to familiarise construction techniques for Railways, Bridges and Tunnels Codes of practice as recommended by I.S.I. and I.R.C. have been followed. This book will be useful for students of Engineering specially Diploma.

Part I-Railways

1. History of Railways in India

2. Alignment Survey and Project Report

3. Permanent Way and Track Materials

4. Geometric Design

5. Railway Points and Crossings and Junctions

6. Track Laying

7. Railway Track Drainage

8. Maintenance of Railways Track

9. Railway Station Yards

Part II-Bridges

1. Introduction

2. Types of Bridges

3. Site Selection and Collection of Data

4. Foundation

5. Piers, Abutments and Wing Walls

6. Bearings

7. Protective Works

8. Maintenace of Bridges

Part III-Tunnels

1. Introduction

2. Tunnel Surveying

3. Tunnel Sections

4. Methods of Tunnelling in Soft Strata

5. Pneumatic Process or Compressed Air Methods

6. Methods of Tunnelling in Rock

7. Safety Precaution in Tunnelling Work

8. Tunnel Shafts and Caissons

9. Tunnel Lining

10. Tunnel Drainage

11. Tunnel Ventilation, Dust Prevention and Lighting

12. Tunnelling for Underground Railways and Tube Railways