This Technical Report reviews current practice with regard to designing, constructing and maintaining the parts of bridges and tracks where railway rails are installed across discontinuities in supporting structures. Current Standards and Codes of Practice are examined and some particular case histories are reviewed. The Technical Report gives guidance with respect to current best practice and makes recommendations for future standards development and also identifies areas in which further research and development is needed.
Tämän julkaisun valmistelusta Suomessa vastaa Rakennustuoteteollisuus RTT ry, puh. 09 12 991 (vaihde).
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