Excerpt from Report Upon Methods for Increasing the Capacity and Reducing the Noise of the Union Elevated Railroad of Chicago, Submitted to the Committee on Local Transportation of the Chicago City Council: March 1905
To the Honorable Chairman and Members of the Committee on Local Transportation of the City Council of the City of Chicago.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the challenges faced by Chicago's Union Elevated Railway Loop in the early 20th century. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the Loop's capacity constraints and the escalating issue of noise pollution affecting the city's residents. The author, a consulting engineer, meticulously examines the historical development of the Loop, its current operational limitations, and potential solutions for expansion and noise reduction. Set against the backdrop of Chicago's rapid urban growth and the burgeoning demand for efficient public transportation, the book explores various engineering proposals. These include expanding station platforms, implementing stub-end terminals, and introducing through-routing systems to alleviate congestion. The author delves into the complexities of noise mitigation, drawing comparisons with similar challenges faced by elevated railways in New York and Europe. He proposes innovative solutions such as modifying track construction, improving rolling stock, and exploring the use of concrete structures to minimize noise transmission. This book offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between urban development, technological advancements, and the evolving needs of public transportation systems. Its exploration of engineering solutions and noise reduction strategies remains relevant for understanding the ongoing challenges faced by cities grappling with similar issues in the present day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780332070858_0
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