Design and performance assessment of light rail train bridges

Light Rail Transit (LRT) is a vital mode of public transportation that allows efficient movement of people and goods throughout Canada, and especially in major cities. Contrary to highway and traditional rail bridges, LRT bridge design issues have received little attention, although most of the major Canadian cities have LRT systems. Currently there exists no design guidelines in Canadian context for designing LRT bridges efficiently. In partnership with WSP, the proposed research aims to develop first of their kind a unified design guidelines for LRT bridges in Canada. The intern in collaboration with the academic supervisor and partner organization will be trained to apply advanced numerical models for analyzing and designing LRT bridges through developing a standard live load model for LRT bridges. The project outcomes will provide a competitive advantage to the partner organization by developing an efficient design standard for LRT bridges —allowing them to create additional value.

Faculty Supervisor:

Muntasir Billah

Student:

Partner:

WSP Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program: