This document presents information on Sky Bus technology. Sky Bus is an elevated rail system that runs on tracks supported by columns above existing roadways. It was first developed in 1989 and launched in 2003 in India. The system uses lightweight coaches running on standard railway bogies along concrete tracks placed in an enclosed box structure up to 10 meters above roads. Stations are automated with computerized entry and service every 2 minutes. Advantages include mass transit capacity, no land usage, and reduced pollution. Disadvantages are high initial costs and electricity usage with high maintenance. The system aims to provide inexpensive public transportation without disrupting traffic below.
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The document presents information on sky bus technology, which is proposed as an improved transportation system to address traffic issues in cities. Sky bus would move people and cargo along existing roads at 100 kmph, without requiring additional road space, at a lower cost than underground metro systems. It consists of standard railway coaches running on an elevated track system of skyways, sky bogies, sky coaches, and sky stations. While a prototype sky bus system was tested in India, it had an accident in 2004 and has not been further adopted. The technology aims to provide a safer, more affordable, and pollution-free transportation option for urban areas struggling with traffic.
The document discusses the sky bus transit system proposed by Konkani Railway Corporation. It is a suspended railway system that travels on concrete box rails supported by piers. Sky buses travel at speeds up to 160 kmph and feature air conditioning, audio/visual displays, and electronic ticketing. Stations are elevated 5-6 meters above ground level. The system offers a pollution-free, economical transit option for crowded cities and has safety measures like derailment arresters and coach airbags to prevent accidents. The sky bus technology provides a unique mass transit solution for urban transportation needs.
The project was undertaken to design M50 grade concrete using GGBS cement and POZZOLANA cement and comparing the fresh concrete and hard concrete properties with concrete designed using conventional cement.
This document discusses Skybus, an emerging transportation technology that involves suspended railway systems running on tracks above roadways. Some key points:
- Skybus aims to provide safe, high-capacity public transportation without disrupting traffic below. Coaches are suspended from above and guided along tracks mounted on elevated viaducts.
- It is composed of sky ways (elevated tracks), sky bogies (motorized trucks), sky coaches (passenger cars), and sky stations (elevated platforms). Coaches hold 150 passengers each and are connected in pairs.
- Proponents argue Skybus could provide mass transit at half the cost of underground metros while avoiding issues like derailment, collision, and caps
The document discusses a proposed new urban transportation system called Sky Bus. Some key points:
1) Sky Bus is a suspended railway system that operates on an elevated track parallel to existing roads, without interfering with traffic below. It is intended to provide pollution-free, noise-free, and air-conditioned transit.
2) The system consists of lightweight coaches running on an enclosed box-like track supported by columns. It can carry a high volume of passengers and cargo at speeds up to 100 kmph.
3) Stations require less space than conventional subway stations. Entry is via electronic swiping cards. The system can shift between routes using traverser arrangements.
4) Sky Bus is
This document presents information on Sky Bus technology. Sky Bus is an elevated rail system that runs on tracks supported by columns above existing roadways. It was first developed in 1989 and launched in 2003 in India. The system uses lightweight coaches running on standard railway bogies along concrete tracks placed in an enclosed box structure up to 10 meters above roads. Stations are automated with computerized entry and service every 2 minutes. Advantages include mass transit capacity, no land usage, and reduced pollution. Disadvantages are high initial costs and electricity usage with high maintenance. The system aims to provide inexpensive public transportation without disrupting traffic below.
Here, I attach a PowerPoint presentation created by me for a competition held by UltraTech. Have a look at this and feel free to share your views with me.
The document presents information on sky bus technology, which is proposed as an improved transportation system to address traffic issues in cities. Sky bus would move people and cargo along existing roads at 100 kmph, without requiring additional road space, at a lower cost than underground metro systems. It consists of standard railway coaches running on an elevated track system of skyways, sky bogies, sky coaches, and sky stations. While a prototype sky bus system was tested in India, it had an accident in 2004 and has not been further adopted. The technology aims to provide a safer, more affordable, and pollution-free transportation option for urban areas struggling with traffic.
The document discusses the sky bus transit system proposed by Konkani Railway Corporation. It is a suspended railway system that travels on concrete box rails supported by piers. Sky buses travel at speeds up to 160 kmph and feature air conditioning, audio/visual displays, and electronic ticketing. Stations are elevated 5-6 meters above ground level. The system offers a pollution-free, economical transit option for crowded cities and has safety measures like derailment arresters and coach airbags to prevent accidents. The sky bus technology provides a unique mass transit solution for urban transportation needs.
The project was undertaken to design M50 grade concrete using GGBS cement and POZZOLANA cement and comparing the fresh concrete and hard concrete properties with concrete designed using conventional cement.
This document discusses Skybus, an emerging transportation technology that involves suspended railway systems running on tracks above roadways. Some key points:
- Skybus aims to provide safe, high-capacity public transportation without disrupting traffic below. Coaches are suspended from above and guided along tracks mounted on elevated viaducts.
- It is composed of sky ways (elevated tracks), sky bogies (motorized trucks), sky coaches (passenger cars), and sky stations (elevated platforms). Coaches hold 150 passengers each and are connected in pairs.
- Proponents argue Skybus could provide mass transit at half the cost of underground metros while avoiding issues like derailment, collision, and caps
The document discusses a proposed new urban transportation system called Sky Bus. Some key points:
1) Sky Bus is a suspended railway system that operates on an elevated track parallel to existing roads, without interfering with traffic below. It is intended to provide pollution-free, noise-free, and air-conditioned transit.
2) The system consists of lightweight coaches running on an enclosed box-like track supported by columns. It can carry a high volume of passengers and cargo at speeds up to 100 kmph.
3) Stations require less space than conventional subway stations. Entry is via electronic swiping cards. The system can shift between routes using traverser arrangements.
4) Sky Bus is
This document is a seminar report on automated highway systems presented by Samir Chauhan. It includes an introduction to automated highway systems, a discussion of major AHS goals like improving safety and mobility. It describes 5 concepts for AHS including independent vehicle, cooperative, infrastructure-supported, and adaptable concepts. It also discusses current vehicle technologies that could enable AHS like collision warning systems. The report outlines a 5 layer control design for AHS including physical, regulation, coordination, and link layers. It describes the on-board vehicle control system and roadside control system's roles in optimizing traffic flow and vehicle safety. The conclusion acknowledges more research is still needed due to lack of continued funding.
This document discusses the use of plastic waste in the construction of flexible pavements. It begins by defining plastics and describing the different types. It then outlines the process for using plastic waste in road construction, including segregation, cleaning, shredding, and mixing the plastic with heated aggregates and bitumen. Test results showed that roads constructed with plastic waste had increased strength, reduced costs, and helped reduce plastic waste. However, there are also concerns about toxins leaching from the plastic and particulate pollution when the road is used. Overall, the document examines the process and benefits of using plastic waste to build roads but notes some environmental risks require further study.
The document describes a new sky bus transit technology that could provide eco-friendly public transportation for crowded cities. The sky bus travels along roads elevated on columns, avoiding issues like derailment that affect current metro rail systems. It uses a concrete box structure held above the road on columns to guide powered bogies carrying suspended passenger coaches. This sky bus technology claims to offer safer, less expensive public transit that could be implemented more quickly compared to traditional rail. It is currently being considered for implementation in several major Indian cities.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
It is special type of concrete that can take the bending stresses.
It consist of special type of materials that makes it flexible. It was developed by the Professor Victor Li at the University of Michigan.
Its engineering name is Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC).
It exhibits the property of a ductile material instead of a brittle material which is shown by the conventional concrete.
This material can bring the revolution because of its some special quality such as flexibility, self-healing, lighter weight, etc. In some countries such as Japan, Korea, U.S.A, etc the flexible concrete is used in many structure.
But in India it is still a new material and requires proper research for its use in India.
Soon we may saw the use of flexible concrete in many structure.
For more info Visit this link: http://civildigital.com/all-about-flexible-concrete-bendable-concrete-engineered-cementitious-composite-ecc/
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION(BITUMEN) SUMMER TRAINING REPORTssuser5fea8f
The document is a summer training report submitted by Sudhanshu Kumar to the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department about bituminous (asphalt) roads. It includes an introduction to bitumen and bituminous roads, descriptions of the different layers in a flexible bituminous pavement including sub-grade, sub-base, base, binder and wearing courses. It also details test procedures for determining the Marshall stability of bituminous mixtures and the key steps for constructing a bituminous road which include preparing the base with a water bound macadam layer, applying a tack coat, constructing layers from bottom to top, and compacting each layer.
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in India with annual consumption exceeding 100 million cubic meters.
High performance concrete is a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment, so that it will give excellent performance in the structure in which it will be placed.
A high-strength concrete is always a high performance concrete, but a high-performance concrete is not always a high-strength concrete.
The document discusses user attitudes towards automated highway systems. It found broad acceptance of safety and warning systems, driver assistance systems, and fully automated highways. Acceptance varied between social groups and the different stages of development. Safety and warning systems, which provide information to drivers about road conditions and potential dangers, were already used by 50% of drivers and found useful, reliable, and good value especially for unfamiliar journeys, at night, and on motorways.
Overview of Soil Stabilization :Cement / Lime :PPTAniket Pateriya
Soil-cement is frequently used as a construction material for pipe bedding, slope protection, and road construction as a sub-base layer reinforcing and protecting the subgrade. It has good compressive and shear strength, but is brittle and has low tensile strength, so it is prone to forming cracks.
Lime can be used to treat soils to varying degrees, depending upon the objective. The least amount of treatment is used to dry and temporarily modify soils. Such treatment produces a working platform for construction or temporary roads. A greater degree of treatment supported by testing, design, and proper construction techniques--produces permanent structural stabilization of soils.
Recycle material used in road constructionpavan bathani
As the world population grows, so do the amount and type of waste being generated.Many of the waste produced today will remain in environment.The creation of non decaying waste material, combined with a growing consumer population, has resulted in a waste disposal crisis.
One solution to this crisis lies in recycling waste into useful products.
It is try to match society need for safe and economic disposal of waste material with highway industry need for better and more cost effective construction material.
Automated Highway System (AHS) is an example of a large-scale, multi-agent, hybrid dynamical system. In this paper, the use of computer aided simulation tool for design and evaluation of control laws, for an AHS based on platooning, is outlined.
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Scientists have identified this commonly used sealcoat as a major source of dangerous chemicals in streams and lakes, and as a significant health risk to the public, especially young children. These chemicals, which will are discussed in depth in the webinar, are found in the sediments of nearby lakes and streams from pavements coated with this type of product.
Our expert speaker is Dr. Barbara Mahler, a Research Hydrologist with the USGS at the Texas Water Science Center. She is part of the Contaminant Trends in Lake Sediments (CTLS) team, which uses cores of sediments from lakes to reconstruct the contaminant histories of watersheds.
Self-compacting concrete was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve problems with inadequate compaction of traditional concrete. It uses a high paste content and superplasticizers to create a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. Tests were developed to evaluate properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Self-compacting concrete provides benefits like easier placement, faster construction, better surface finish, and improved durability. However, it also has higher costs associated with materials and mix design development.
This document is a seminar report on using plastics in road construction, known as plastic roads. It discusses how plastic waste, which makes up around 5% of municipal solid waste, can be used as an additive in bitumen to construct roads. Using plastics in road construction provides benefits like reducing costs, improving properties of the bitumen such as strength and resistance to water, and providing an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of plastic waste. Previous studies have found that roads constructed with plastic waste perform better than conventional roads and are more durable. The objectives of the report are to coat aggregates with plastic waste materials and compare the properties of bitumen mixes with and without the plastic-coated aggregates.
The document provides details about the Kochi Metro Rail project in Kerala, India. Some key points:
- The 25.3 km Kochi Metro project will be completed in three phases, with the first phase spanning from Thripunithura to Aluva consisting of 22 stations.
- The project is a joint venture between the central and Kerala state governments, and is modeled on the metro systems in Chennai and Delhi.
- Major funding is coming from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is providing 51% of the total estimated cost of Rs. 4,427 crore.
- The metro is expected to begin operations in 2016, and will help address issues of traffic congestion
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative, eco-friendly construction material.
It is used as replacement of cement concrete.
In geopolymer concrete cement is not used as a binding material.
Fly ash, silica-fume, or GGBS, along with alkali solution are used as binders.
This document provides a project report comparing techniques and methods for constructing elevated metro rail corridors in Delhi, India. It discusses various structural forms, construction methodologies, environmental impacts, and costs. The report finds that segmental construction using precast concrete segments is preferable to cast-in-situ construction as it allows for very fast progress, minimal traffic disruptions, and flexibility. Single segment girders for dual tracks have advantages over separate girders in terms of construction simplicity and aesthetics. Erection of viaducts is done using specialized launching gantries. Environmental impacts of construction like noise and vibration must be mitigated.
Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) for Road ConstructionJOMSON MATHACHAN
Bitumen is a by-product of fractional distillation of crude oil.
Current world consumption of bitumen is approximately 120 million tons per year.
In India, flexible pavements with bituminous surfacing are widely used.
Rapid development, exponential increase in traffic, and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperatures have shown some limitations in bitumen binder performance.
Skybus metro is a proposed rail system with elevated tracks and suspended coaches that aims to provide improved public transportation. It would help address increasing traffic issues plaguing cities due to population growth and improper planning. Some key advantages are that it takes up little space, is rail-based allowing for mass transit capacity, does not divide cities, and is not prone to derailment, capsizing, or vandalism while being noise and pollution free. The proposed skybus system uses elevated concrete tracks supported by columns to run standard railway coaches and bogies below. This allows carrying more passengers using less structural weight compared to traditional trains. Capital costs for skybus metro are also much lower at 45-50 crores per km compared to 230
This document provides an overview of the Skybus metro system, a suspended bus rapid transit system. It describes the key components of Skybus including the sky way, sky bogies, sky coaches, and sky stations. The system works by having standard railway coaches run on tracks while being attached to and suspended from above. Some benefits cited include fast transportation, minimal land acquisition, no interference with road traffic, and no pollution. However, the only test track project in India was halted after an accident killed one employee during trials in 2004.
This document is a seminar report on automated highway systems presented by Samir Chauhan. It includes an introduction to automated highway systems, a discussion of major AHS goals like improving safety and mobility. It describes 5 concepts for AHS including independent vehicle, cooperative, infrastructure-supported, and adaptable concepts. It also discusses current vehicle technologies that could enable AHS like collision warning systems. The report outlines a 5 layer control design for AHS including physical, regulation, coordination, and link layers. It describes the on-board vehicle control system and roadside control system's roles in optimizing traffic flow and vehicle safety. The conclusion acknowledges more research is still needed due to lack of continued funding.
This document discusses the use of plastic waste in the construction of flexible pavements. It begins by defining plastics and describing the different types. It then outlines the process for using plastic waste in road construction, including segregation, cleaning, shredding, and mixing the plastic with heated aggregates and bitumen. Test results showed that roads constructed with plastic waste had increased strength, reduced costs, and helped reduce plastic waste. However, there are also concerns about toxins leaching from the plastic and particulate pollution when the road is used. Overall, the document examines the process and benefits of using plastic waste to build roads but notes some environmental risks require further study.
The document describes a new sky bus transit technology that could provide eco-friendly public transportation for crowded cities. The sky bus travels along roads elevated on columns, avoiding issues like derailment that affect current metro rail systems. It uses a concrete box structure held above the road on columns to guide powered bogies carrying suspended passenger coaches. This sky bus technology claims to offer safer, less expensive public transit that could be implemented more quickly compared to traditional rail. It is currently being considered for implementation in several major Indian cities.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
It is special type of concrete that can take the bending stresses.
It consist of special type of materials that makes it flexible. It was developed by the Professor Victor Li at the University of Michigan.
Its engineering name is Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC).
It exhibits the property of a ductile material instead of a brittle material which is shown by the conventional concrete.
This material can bring the revolution because of its some special quality such as flexibility, self-healing, lighter weight, etc. In some countries such as Japan, Korea, U.S.A, etc the flexible concrete is used in many structure.
But in India it is still a new material and requires proper research for its use in India.
Soon we may saw the use of flexible concrete in many structure.
For more info Visit this link: http://civildigital.com/all-about-flexible-concrete-bendable-concrete-engineered-cementitious-composite-ecc/
Image Courtesy:
https://3c1703fe8d.site.internapcdn.net/newman/gfx/news/hires/2016/1-newbendablec.jpg
ROAD CONSTRUCTION(BITUMEN) SUMMER TRAINING REPORTssuser5fea8f
The document is a summer training report submitted by Sudhanshu Kumar to the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department about bituminous (asphalt) roads. It includes an introduction to bitumen and bituminous roads, descriptions of the different layers in a flexible bituminous pavement including sub-grade, sub-base, base, binder and wearing courses. It also details test procedures for determining the Marshall stability of bituminous mixtures and the key steps for constructing a bituminous road which include preparing the base with a water bound macadam layer, applying a tack coat, constructing layers from bottom to top, and compacting each layer.
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in India with annual consumption exceeding 100 million cubic meters.
High performance concrete is a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment, so that it will give excellent performance in the structure in which it will be placed.
A high-strength concrete is always a high performance concrete, but a high-performance concrete is not always a high-strength concrete.
The document discusses user attitudes towards automated highway systems. It found broad acceptance of safety and warning systems, driver assistance systems, and fully automated highways. Acceptance varied between social groups and the different stages of development. Safety and warning systems, which provide information to drivers about road conditions and potential dangers, were already used by 50% of drivers and found useful, reliable, and good value especially for unfamiliar journeys, at night, and on motorways.
Overview of Soil Stabilization :Cement / Lime :PPTAniket Pateriya
Soil-cement is frequently used as a construction material for pipe bedding, slope protection, and road construction as a sub-base layer reinforcing and protecting the subgrade. It has good compressive and shear strength, but is brittle and has low tensile strength, so it is prone to forming cracks.
Lime can be used to treat soils to varying degrees, depending upon the objective. The least amount of treatment is used to dry and temporarily modify soils. Such treatment produces a working platform for construction or temporary roads. A greater degree of treatment supported by testing, design, and proper construction techniques--produces permanent structural stabilization of soils.
Recycle material used in road constructionpavan bathani
As the world population grows, so do the amount and type of waste being generated.Many of the waste produced today will remain in environment.The creation of non decaying waste material, combined with a growing consumer population, has resulted in a waste disposal crisis.
One solution to this crisis lies in recycling waste into useful products.
It is try to match society need for safe and economic disposal of waste material with highway industry need for better and more cost effective construction material.
Automated Highway System (AHS) is an example of a large-scale, multi-agent, hybrid dynamical system. In this paper, the use of computer aided simulation tool for design and evaluation of control laws, for an AHS based on platooning, is outlined.
automated highway system ppt
truck platooning systems
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accident on hwy 74 today
what is platooning of trucks
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Scientists have identified this commonly used sealcoat as a major source of dangerous chemicals in streams and lakes, and as a significant health risk to the public, especially young children. These chemicals, which will are discussed in depth in the webinar, are found in the sediments of nearby lakes and streams from pavements coated with this type of product.
Our expert speaker is Dr. Barbara Mahler, a Research Hydrologist with the USGS at the Texas Water Science Center. She is part of the Contaminant Trends in Lake Sediments (CTLS) team, which uses cores of sediments from lakes to reconstruct the contaminant histories of watersheds.
Self-compacting concrete was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve problems with inadequate compaction of traditional concrete. It uses a high paste content and superplasticizers to create a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. Tests were developed to evaluate properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Self-compacting concrete provides benefits like easier placement, faster construction, better surface finish, and improved durability. However, it also has higher costs associated with materials and mix design development.
This document is a seminar report on using plastics in road construction, known as plastic roads. It discusses how plastic waste, which makes up around 5% of municipal solid waste, can be used as an additive in bitumen to construct roads. Using plastics in road construction provides benefits like reducing costs, improving properties of the bitumen such as strength and resistance to water, and providing an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of plastic waste. Previous studies have found that roads constructed with plastic waste perform better than conventional roads and are more durable. The objectives of the report are to coat aggregates with plastic waste materials and compare the properties of bitumen mixes with and without the plastic-coated aggregates.
The document provides details about the Kochi Metro Rail project in Kerala, India. Some key points:
- The 25.3 km Kochi Metro project will be completed in three phases, with the first phase spanning from Thripunithura to Aluva consisting of 22 stations.
- The project is a joint venture between the central and Kerala state governments, and is modeled on the metro systems in Chennai and Delhi.
- Major funding is coming from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is providing 51% of the total estimated cost of Rs. 4,427 crore.
- The metro is expected to begin operations in 2016, and will help address issues of traffic congestion
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative, eco-friendly construction material.
It is used as replacement of cement concrete.
In geopolymer concrete cement is not used as a binding material.
Fly ash, silica-fume, or GGBS, along with alkali solution are used as binders.
This document provides a project report comparing techniques and methods for constructing elevated metro rail corridors in Delhi, India. It discusses various structural forms, construction methodologies, environmental impacts, and costs. The report finds that segmental construction using precast concrete segments is preferable to cast-in-situ construction as it allows for very fast progress, minimal traffic disruptions, and flexibility. Single segment girders for dual tracks have advantages over separate girders in terms of construction simplicity and aesthetics. Erection of viaducts is done using specialized launching gantries. Environmental impacts of construction like noise and vibration must be mitigated.
Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) for Road ConstructionJOMSON MATHACHAN
Bitumen is a by-product of fractional distillation of crude oil.
Current world consumption of bitumen is approximately 120 million tons per year.
In India, flexible pavements with bituminous surfacing are widely used.
Rapid development, exponential increase in traffic, and significant variations in daily and seasonal temperatures have shown some limitations in bitumen binder performance.
Skybus metro is a proposed rail system with elevated tracks and suspended coaches that aims to provide improved public transportation. It would help address increasing traffic issues plaguing cities due to population growth and improper planning. Some key advantages are that it takes up little space, is rail-based allowing for mass transit capacity, does not divide cities, and is not prone to derailment, capsizing, or vandalism while being noise and pollution free. The proposed skybus system uses elevated concrete tracks supported by columns to run standard railway coaches and bogies below. This allows carrying more passengers using less structural weight compared to traditional trains. Capital costs for skybus metro are also much lower at 45-50 crores per km compared to 230
This document provides an overview of the Skybus metro system, a suspended bus rapid transit system. It describes the key components of Skybus including the sky way, sky bogies, sky coaches, and sky stations. The system works by having standard railway coaches run on tracks while being attached to and suspended from above. Some benefits cited include fast transportation, minimal land acquisition, no interference with road traffic, and no pollution. However, the only test track project in India was halted after an accident killed one employee during trials in 2004.
The document discusses the Sky Bus technology, a proposed new mass transit system that would provide urban transportation. Some key points:
- Sky Bus claims to offer a safer alternative to existing metro rail systems by addressing issues like derailment. It works by transferring the load to a skyway structure if the wheels fail or get obstructed.
- The skyway would consist of a continuous concrete box structure about 9 meters wide supported by 1 meter diameter columns spaced 10-15 meters apart. This would be constructed about 9-10 meters above road level.
- Proponents argue Sky Bus could be built more quickly and at 50-75% lower costs than conventional metros since it would not require heavy coaches and could
Sky Bus is a suspended railway system invented by Indian technologist Er. B Raja Ram as an eco-friendly and economical mass transit solution. It operates along roadways within city limits, parallel to traffic. Sky Bus aims to address challenges of urban transportation by being pollution-free, affordable, and connecting points directly with virtually no wait times in air conditioned coaches. It is safer than other transit systems as the suspended coaches cannot derail or collide. The technology has been tested and proven according to international safety standards. Sky Bus can be constructed faster and at around half the cost of other transit options like metros.
Skybus metro is a proposed rail system with elevated tracks and suspended coaches that aims to provide improved public transportation. It would help address increasing traffic issues plaguing cities due to population growth and improper planning. Some key advantages are that it takes up little space, is rail-based allowing for mass transit capacity, does not divide cities, and is not prone to derailment, capsizing, or vandalism while being noise and pollution free. The proposed skybus system uses elevated concrete tracks supported by columns to run standard railway coaches and bogies below. This allows carrying more passengers using less structural weight compared to traditional trains. Capital costs for skybus metro are also much lower at 45-50 crores per km compared to 230
The document discusses earthquakes and techniques for improving earthquake resistance in buildings. It defines earthquakes and describes how they occur due to movement in the earth's crust. It then covers types of earthquakes, causes and effects, seismic waves, and performance and design considerations for improving earthquake resistance. Specific techniques discussed include using shear walls, base isolation methods, energy dissipation devices, and keeping buildings in compression. The conclusion emphasizes following construction standards and periodic training to help assure earthquake-resistant buildings.
This document summarizes a presentation on monorail technology. It discusses the history of monorails dating back to the early 1800s, describes different types of monorail systems including straddle and suspended types, and covers technical aspects like power, wheels, and switching mechanisms. Advantages include safety, reliability, and environmental friendliness, while disadvantages include limited capacity and inability to run without electricity. Famous existing monorail systems are highlighted from places like Germany, Japan, Florida, and Washington.
The document discusses the Mumbai Monorail system. It provides details on the history, construction, ownership, operations, merits and demerits of the monorail. The Mumbai Monorail is owned and operated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. It was built to provide feeder service to Mumbai's suburban rail network and runs along an 8.9 km elevated track between Chembur and Wadala, with plans to expand further. Key benefits include lower noise and pollution compared to buses, but it relies on electricity and a full shutdown is required to replace any section of track.
This is really a good topic for seminar.
in this some information may be old for you by the time you receive this topic but then too i have tried to put recent informations bout this topic.since monorail technology is developing so fast .this may be called as one of the burning topics in civil engineering
The document discusses the aging of bitumen, which is used as a binder in asphalt pavements. It explains that bitumen undergoes both short-term and long-term aging through oxidation and loss of volatiles over time when exposed to heat, light, and oxygen. This aging causes changes in the properties of bitumen like decreased penetration and ductility, and increased softening point, which can lead to deterioration of the pavement. The document also discusses methods to prevent or reduce bitumen aging, like the use of rejuvenators, fillers, and bitumen emulsions in pavement construction and maintenance.
This document discusses various earthquake-resistant features used in building design including:
1) Using beams as ductile weak links rather than columns through strong-column weak-beam design.
2) Improving masonry wall behavior by controlling wall dimensions and heights, ensuring proper construction and bonding, and adding horizontal reinforcement.
3) Using shear walls in reinforced concrete buildings to provide strength and stiffness throughout the building height.
This document discusses techniques for building earthquake resistant structures in India. It covers various sources of earthquakes and methods to resist seismic activity, including both active and passive systems. Some specific techniques mentioned are shear walls, bracing, dampers, isolation, and using light-weight materials. Suggestions are provided such as avoiding weak column designs, including thick slabs and cross walls, and following building codes.
The document discusses the structure of the Earth and the causes of earthquakes. It describes the three main layers of the Earth - crust, mantle, and core. It explains that earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates at divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. The document also summarizes methods of earthquake-resistant design, including base isolation devices that separate buildings from the ground and seismic dampers that absorb seismic energy. It notes that while base isolation can be used for existing structures, seismic dampers are more expensive to install. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of earthquake-resistant construction and quality control to ensure public safety.
Night vision systems in automobiles use infrared light and cameras to increase a driver's visibility beyond the reach of headlights. There are two main types: active systems which emit infrared light and passive systems which detect thermal radiation. Most cars use active systems which provide longer ranges up to 250 meters but have disadvantages in heavy rain or fog. Passive systems have greater ranges up to 300 meters and detect living objects better, but have lower resolution images. Night vision is an optional feature primarily on premium vehicles and can help classify objects on the road.
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. When the plates shift and release stress, seismic waves propagate outward from the epicenter. Scientists measure the intensity of earthquakes using the Richter scale. During an earthquake, it is important to drop, cover, and hold on underneath sturdy furniture to protect oneself from falling debris.
The document discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS uses advanced technologies like electronics, computers, communications and sensors to improve transportation safety and efficiency. It describes several ITS technologies like wireless communications, computational technologies, and sensing technologies. It also discusses ITS applications such as electronic toll collection, emergency notification, congestion pricing, automatic enforcement, collision avoidance and traveler information. Finally, it outlines benefits of ITS such as time savings, improved safety, reduced costs and emissions.
Seminar report on solar tree (by Vikas)dreamervikas
Now a days with the growing population and energy demand we should take a renewable option of energy source and also we should keep in mind that energy should not cause pollution and other natural hazards. In this case the solar energy is the best option for us.
so based on solar energy the solar tree is formed and it acquire very less land.
4. . Sky bus is based on concept of sky wheel ,
presented in 1989 .
. It given by Mr. B. RAJARAM of KRCL at Bologna
University , Italy.
. Its cost near about 50 crore per km in INDIA.
6. . Coach shells suspended below of lane , carry
passengers in air conditioned comfort, can follow
existing road routes, while existing traffic on road
routes.
. Container size 20 feet.
15. Why Sky BBuuss ssaavveess 5500%% ttoo 7755%% iinn
ccoossttss!!
1. Conventional railway provides
for heavy steel coaches to
protect people .
2 . So carry more steel and dead
weight instead of people.
1 . Sky Bus has no such problem,
no derailment nor capsizing;
hence uses very light weight
coaches and carries more people.
2 . using much less dead weight
With total weight of 48T, a railway
can carry only 70 persons in 20m
length
Sky Bus with the same weight &
length carries 300 persons
comfortably