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Types of Railway Systems
Railways can be built above or below ground level, depending on the geography and the topography of the location. Furthermore, trains underneath the ground level might be built at shallow or larger depths. There are three distinct railway systems: 1. ...
What are the Different Types of Rails?
A rail is a horizontally extending steel bar between supports that serves as a track for trains, automobiles, and other vehicles. Types of Rails There are three types of rails: Double-headed rails Bull-headed rails Flat-footed rails 1. Double-Headed rails These ...
Fly Ash for Concrete Pavement Construction
Fly ash is an important ingredient used for the production of cement-based materials like concrete, mortar, etc. One primary application of fly ash is in concrete pavement construction, where a certain percentage of cement is replaced with fly ash to ...
Solar Roadways: Purpose, Construction, and Applications
A solar roadway is a street surface that produces electricity. It consists of a glass layer, an electronic layer, and a base plate layer. The construction process involves furnishing and wiring the base plate, placement and connection of solar photovoltaic ...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Completes its First Loop
Elon Musk’s underground construction start-up, The Boring Company, has completed its tunnel loop under the Las Vegas Convention Centre (LVCC). With a design that is capable of transporting 4,400 riders per hour, the project is their first commercial endeavor. The ...
Qinghai–Tibet Railway: The Longest and Highest Highland Railway in the World
The Qinghai–Tibet Railway is a 1,956 km long railway network located between Golmud and Lhasa in China. It is also known as the “heavenly road” as it is the longest and highest highland rail route in the world. The construction ...
Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century
On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey by showing end-to-end passenger experience for the 21st century. Virgin Hyperloop aims to transport people across great distances ...