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PUBLICATIONSMANUAL FOR RAILWAY ENGINEERINGThe Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) is an annual publication released every April. The Manual consistsof more than 5,000 pages of railway engineering reference material, the recommended practices for theindustry. It contains principles, data, specifications, plans and economics pertaining to the engineering, designand construction of the fixed plant of railways (except signals and communications), and allied services andfacilities. The material is developed by AREMA technical committees and is published as a guide to railways inestablishing their individual policies and practices relative to the subjects, activities and facilities covered inthe Manual, with the aim of assisting them to engineer and construct a railway plant which will have inherentqualities of safe and economical operation as well as low maintenance cost. Chapters are grouped into fourgeneral categories, each in a separate volume: Track, Structures, Infrastructure and Passenger, and SystemsManagement. The Manual is available in print or downloadable format. Individual Chapters are also availablein downloadable, PDF format.COMMUNICATIONS & SIGNALS MANUALThe Communications & Signals Manual is an annual publication released every January. It is a manual ofrecommended practice written by AREMA technical committees in the interest of establishing uniformity,promoting safety or efficiency and economy. This Manual offers recommendations representing currentsignal practices for new installations and for replacement on existing installations when general renewal orreplacement is to be made. The Manual is available in print or downloadable format. Individual Sections arealso available in downloadable, PDF format.PORTFOLIO OF TRACKWORK PLANSThe Portfolio of Trackwork Plans consists of plans and specifications that relate to the design, details, materialsand workmanship for switches, frogs, turnouts & crossovers, crossings, rails and other special trackwork.This is a companion volume to the Manual for Railway Engineering. The Portfolio is available in print anddownloadable format.PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RAILWAY ENGINEERINGThe NEW Practical Guide to Railway Engineering, Third Edition is an in-depth and excellent reference toolcovering many fundamentals. It covers such topics as: Railway Development, Track Design, Structures &Electrification, Drainage, Communications & Signals, High Speed Rail, Environmental Regulations & Permitting,European Curve & Turnout Mechanics, and much more. The new edition has a fresh look, updated andexpanded content with significant enhancements to the photographs, diagrams and sketches throughout thebook. New additions include: Chapter 10 – Yards and Terminals and Chapter 11 – Government & RegulatoryOversight. The Practical Guide to Railway Engineering is available in a print and USB combination set.Practical Guide toRailway EngineeringThird EditionDeveloped by Committee 24 – Education & TrainingBRIDGE INSPECTION HANDBOOKThe AREMA Bridge Inspection Handbook provides a comprehensive source of information, criteriaand is also a guide to establish best practices and policies relative to the assessment of railway bridgeinspections. It covers such topics as confined spaces, site conditions, loads and forces, nomenclature,bridge decks, timber, concrete and steel bridges, movable bridges, tunnel and culvert inspections, andemergency and post-earthquake inspections. The 2nd Edition offers upgraded photographs, diagrams andsketches. Dual units and expanded content have been added throughout the book. New additions include:Chapter 15 - Underwater Inspection of Bridges and Chapter 16 - Evaluation of Bridges for Erosion andScour at Bridges. The Handbook is available in a print and USB combination set.American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 130 Lanham, Maryland 20706 T: 1.301.459.3200
PUBLICATIONS (continued)GUIDELINES TO BEST PRACTICES FOR HEAVY HAUL RAILWAYOPERATIONS: WHEEL AND RAIL INTERFACE ISSUES; BOOK 1 BY THEINTERNATIONAL HEAVY HAUL ASSOCIATION (IHHA) – MAY 2001The Wheel/Rail Interface Issues focuses on the critical area of the wheel/rail contact that is so importantto successful railway operations. At the interface there must be low friction to permit moving heavy loadswith little resistance; however, there must be enough friction to provide tractive effort, braking effort andsteering of the wheel. Neither the wear rate nor the failure rate must be so great that the cost-effectiveheavy haul operations are threatened. This book contains discussions on the Vehicle/Track Interactions,Wheel/Rail Interfaces, Cost Benefit analysis, Optimizing Heavy Haul Maintenance Practices and CaseStudies of Successful Heavy Haul Railways. All Best Practice books include a CD-ROM.GUIDELINES TO BEST PRACTICES FOR HEAVY HAUL RAILWAYOPERATIONS: INFRASTRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCEISSUES; BOOK 2 BY THE INTERNATIONAL HEAVY HAUL ASSOCIATION (IHHA)– JUNE 2009Track for Heavy Haul focuses on the issues involving the rail, track, ballast and sub-ballast for cost effectiveoperation of heavy haul systems. The sections in this book were developed with the expertise of over 45 authorswho are recognized as leading authorities in their respective fields. This book is the most complete review of allaspects of heavy haul track systems, maintenance, inspections, economics, and components assembled to date.All Best Practice books include a CD-ROM.GUIDELINES TO BEST PRACTICES FOR HEAVY HAUL RAILWAYOPERATIONS: MANAGEMENT OF THE WHEEL AND RAIL INTERFACE;BOOK 3 BY THE INTERNATIONAL HEAVY HAUL ASSOCIATION (IHHA) –JUNE 2015This book contains discussion of wheel/rail interaction, descriptions of how to balance wear and fatigue ofwheels and rails, derailment prevention practices, vehicle/track condition monitoring, and benefits of railgrinding and friction modification. All Best Practice books include a CD-ROM.DESIGN OF MODERN STEEL RAILWAY BRIDGES BY JOHN F. UNSWORTHThis book examines the engineering properties of structural steel typically used in modern steel railwaybridge design and fabrication. It presents criteria for the maximum effects from moving loads and their usein developing design live railway loads. It complements and explains the recommended practices of AREMA’sManual for Railway Engineering (MRE) design specifications. The new edition has been updated throughoutto reflect changes in the field. It encompasses current design methods used for steel railway bridges in bothSI and Imperial (US Customary) units. A practical reference and learning tool, it provides a fundamentalunderstanding of AREMA recommended practice that enables more effective design.Complete order form on following pagesAmerican Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 130 Lanham, Maryland 20706 T: 1.301.459.3200
2020 Publications Order FormPublications Order FormMemberPricePublication TitleNon-MemberPriceS & H FeeSchedule1 of 5QuantityTotal CostMember Non-MemberPricePriceQuantityTotal Cost2020 Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) – Annual Publication released every AprilComplete Print Set 960 1,470Electronic Download (Single User) [Contact us for multi-user license fees] 920 1,430 1,655 2,46512020 Print Revisions 420 60022019 Print Revisions 120 25022018 Print Revisions 120 2502Combination Set – Print and Electronic Download1SUPER COMBO (MRE and Portfolio of Trackwork Plans)Add a Track Portfolio as a companion to your Manual for Railway Engineering at a special discounted combination price.MRE and Portfolio of Trackwork Plans - Downloadable PDF 1,580 2,3302MRE and Portfolio of Trackwork Plans - Print Set 1,830 2,6601MRE and Portfolio of Trackwork Plans - Combination Set (Print & Downloadable PDF) 3,055 4,37012020 Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) – Individual/Downloadable Chapters in PDF format.Publication TitleMember Non-MemberPricePriceQuantityTotal CostVOLUME 1 – TRACKCh. 1 – Roadway and Ballast 220 290Ch. 4 – Rail 220 290Ch. 5 – Track 220 290Ch. 30 – Ties 220 290 220 290 220 290 220 290VOLUME 2 – STRUCTURESCh. 7 – Timber StructuresCh. 8 – Concrete Structuresand FoundationsCh. 9 – Seismic Designfor Railway StructuresCh. 10 – Structures,Maintenance andConstructionCh. 15 – Steel StructuresPublication TitleCh. 12 – Rail Transit 220 290Ch. 14 – Yards and Terminals 220 290Ch. 17 – High Speed RailSystems 220 290Ch. 18 – Light Densityand Short Line Railways 220 290Ch. 27 – Maintenance ofWay Work Equipment 220 290Ch. 33 – ElectricalEnergy Utilization 220 290VOLUME 4 – SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 220 290Ch. 2 – Track MeasuringSystems 220 290Ch. 13 – Environmental 220 290 220 290 220 290VOLUME 3 – INFRASTRUCTURE AND PASSENGERCh. 6 – Buildings andSupport FacilitiesCh. 11 – Commuter andIntercity Rail SystemsVisit www.arema.org 220 290Ch. 16 – Economics ofRailway Engineering andOperations 220 290Ch. 28 – ClearancesPublication TitleMemberPrice 220 290Non-MemberPriceS & H FeeScheduleQuantityTotal Cost2020 Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) – Annual Publication released every AprilComplete Print Set 960 1,470Electronic Download (Single User) [Contact us for multi-user license fees] 920 1,430 1,655 2,46512020 Print Revisions 420 60022019 Print Revisions 120 25022018 Print Revisions 120 2502Combination Set – Print and Electronic Download1Prices effective August 8, 2020. (Prices subject to change.)
2020 Publications Order Form2 of 52020 Portfolio of Trackwork PlansPlans and specifications of switches, frogs, turnouts & crossovers, crossings, rails, special track work. A companion to the AREMA Manual for RailwayEngineering.Complete Print Set 1,090 1,4902Combination Set - Print and Electronic Download 1,745 2,3802Electronic Download (single user) [Contact us for multi-user license fees] 825 1,12522020 Print Revisions 225 35022018 Print Revisions 150 25022020 Communications & Signals Manual Individual Section Sales/Downloadable Sections in PDF format.Publication TitleMemberPriceNon-Member PriceQuantityTotal CostVOLUME 1Sec. 1 – Administrative andGeneralSec. 2 – Railroad SignalSystemsSec. 3 – Highway-Rail GradeCrossing Warning Systems 220 290 220 290 220 290Sec. 4 – Yard Systems 220 290Sec. 5 – Defect DetectionSystems 220 290Sec. 6 – Relays 220 290Sec. 7 – Signals 220 290Sec. 8 – Track Circuits 220 290VOLUME 2Visit www.arema.orgPublication TitleMemberPriceNon-Member PriceSec. 12 – Switches 220 290Sec. 13 – Mechanical 220 290Sec. 14 – Electrical Devices,Foundations, HardwareMaterials 220 290Sec. 15 – Materials 220 290 220 290 220 290 220 290 220 290 220 290Sec. 16 – Vital Circuitand Software DesignSec. 17 – QualityPrinciples 220 290Sec. 10 – Wire and Cable 220 290Sec. 22 – Radio 220 290 290Sec. 24 – Positive TrainControl 220 290MemberPriceNon-MemberPriceS & H FeeSchedule 220Publication TitleQuantityTotal CostVOLUME 5Sec. 9 – Power SupplySec. 11 – Circuit ProtectionTotal CostVOLUME 4Sec. 19 – ElectricalProtectionSec. 20 – InductiveInterferenceSec. 21 – Data TransmissionVOLUME 3Quantity2020 Communications & Signals Manual of Recommended Practices (Annual Publication released every January)Complete Print Set 920 1,430Electronic Download (Single User) [Contact us for multi-user license fees] 860 1,370 1,550 2,36512020 Print Revisions 420 60022019 Print Revisions 120 25022018 Print Revisions 120 2502 225 2752Combination Set (Print and Electronic Download)1Practical Guide to Railway EngineeringCombination Book/USBPrices effective August 8, 2020. (Prices subject to change.)
3 of 52020 Publications Order FormBridge Inspection HandbookCombination Book/USB 175 2252 100 1002 125 1252International Heavy Haul Association PublicationsBest Practice Book (Wheel & Rail Interface) Book 1Focuses on the critical area of the wheel/rail contact that is so important to successful railwayoperations. Contains discussions on the Vehicle/Track Interactions, Wheel/Rail Interfaces, Costbenefit analysis, and more.Best Practice Book (Infrastructures Construction & Maintenance) Book 2Focuses on the issues involving rail, track, ballast and sub-ballast for cost effective operationof heavy haul systems. Broad subjects include: Track as a Key Enabler for Heavy Haul Svc. (Interaction with vehicles, track geometry, etc.; Track Components, Upgrading of Track for HeavyHaul Svc. and much more.MemberPricePublication TitleNon-MemberPriceS & H FeeScheduleQuantityTotal CostBest Practice Book (Management of Wheel & Rail Interface) Book 3Contains discussion of wheel/rail interaction, descriptions of how to balance wear and fatigueof wheels and rails, derailment prevention practices, vehicle/track condition monitoring, andbenefits of rail grinding and friction modification. 165 1652 2052Design and Construction of Modern Steel Railway, Second Edition Bridges by John F. Unsworth, P.Eng.Print Version 150Handbook for Streambed Erosion Hazard Recognition and Countermeasures for Railroad Embankments & BridgesPrint Version 125 1502Proceedings (American Railway Engineering Association) Annual hardbound book containing the years’ Bulletins.Annual Volumes Available 1987 – 1997Some Older Volumes Available – Call for Availability 125 1502 150 1252Print Version 50 1252CD Version 25 402Print Version 50 1252CD Version 25 402Proceedings (AREMA) – 1998 Communications & SignalsPrint Version onlyProceedings (AREMA) – 1998 Track & StructuresProceedings (AREMA) – 1999 (Combined C&S/T&S)Proceedings (AREMA) – Check the year you wish to purchase: 20002010200120022003200420052006Print Version 65 1252CD Version 25 402Proceedings (AREMA) – Check the year you wish to purchase: 2011201220132014201520162017Print Version 200 3001Flash Drive 100 2002 175 200220072018200820092019 (Print Only)Talbot Reports by A.N. TalbotMost comprehensive and extensive series of investigations into the behavior of railroad trackstructures ever undertaken.Railroad Engineering, 2nd Edition, by W.W. HayPrices effective August 8, 2020. (Prices subject to change.)
2020 Publications Order FormTotal Publication Costs4 of 5Total CostExcellent reference for users of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering and Portfolioof Trackwork Plans. Evaluating train resistance, ballast resilience, deformation and sizing,undercutting, track-train dynamics, rail life, and much more. 300 3502Reflections on a Half Century of Railway Engineering and Some Related Subjects by William G. Byers, PEPrint Version 15 15 152 110 1352 12 152 402AREA Symposium: Turnouts & Special TrackworkSet of proceedings covering five special sessionsHighway-Railroad Grade Crossing Rules & RegulationsGoverning testing, maintenance and inspection with FRA interpretations andclassifications of defects – revised October 2004. Call for quantity pricing.Monograph – Actual Loads Applied to RR Bridges and Bridge Design 1830 – 1905 (John Wood, Calgary)Print Version 25SUBTOTAL For MARYLAND orders add 6% Sales Tax Please select schedule 1 or 2 based on which publication(s) you have ordered.SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES FOR SCHEDULE 1For shipping destinations within the Continental U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), add 55.00 for Books, Bound Manuals and/or Combination orders (Manual and Thumb Drive).For Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii, add 90.00 for Books, Bound Manuals and/or Combinationorders (Manual and Thumb Drive).Enter shipping fee Enter shipping fee SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES FOR SCHEDULE 2For shipping destinations within the Continental U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), add 20.00 for Thumb Drive or smaller weight orders only. For Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii, add 30.00 for Thumb Drive or smaller weight orders only.For multiple product orders and all orders outside the U.S. and Canada, please call AREMA at 301.459.3200 ext. 711 or email Morgan at mbruins@arema.org for shipping andhandling costs before ordering. All customs duties or broker fees for international shipments (including Canada) are the responsibility of the purchaser.GRAND TOTAL PAYMENT METHODCheck or Money Order Enclosed – Payable to AREMA in U.S. Funds and drawn on a U.S. Bank. A 35 service fee will be charged fora returned check.Master CardVisaAmerican ExpressDiscover CREDIT CARD ORDERS MAY BE FAXED or EMAILEDCard Account # Expiration DateName on Card (print) SignatureShip to Name (print)CompanyAddressCity State/Province Postal/Zip Code CountryPhone Fax EmailSubmit form with payment using one of the following ways or contact AREMA with questions:Prices effective August 8, 2020. (Prices subject to change.)
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2020 Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) – Individual/Downloadable Chapters in PDF format. Visit www.arema.org Publication Title Member Price Non-Member Price S & H Fee Schedule Quantity Total Cost 2020 Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) – Annual Publication released every April Complete Print Set 960 1,470 1
control systems that are not set forth in Part 8 are contained in the publications listed in Section 1A.11, including the "2000 AREMA Communications & Signals Manual" published by the American Railway Engineering & Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) and the 200
standards and recommendations of the Communications and Signals Manual of Recommended Practices of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA), hereinafter referred to as the AREMA C&S Manual, except that where the Manual uses the word “should” the Contractor shall substitute the word “shall”.
Manual for Railway Engineering, AREMA The base document for railroad bridge desi gn, construction, and inspection is the American Rai lway Engineering Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) Manual for Ra
Modern track design and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering Recommended Practices suggests limiting the stress on the subgrade to 20 psi (AREMA, 2010). Talbot’s design does not include consideration for subballas
AREMA – American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association – the North American railroad industry standards group. The use of this term shall be in specific reference to the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. 3. Construction Submission – The Agency or its represen
AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Recommended Practice CALTRANS Caltrans, Highway Design Manual (HDM), Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications CALTRANS Caltrans, The California Manual on Uniform Traffi
shown in AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, Chapter 8, Part 20. b. Allowable stresses in materials shall be in accordance with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, Chapter 7, 8, and 15. c. A construction procedure for temporary shoring shall be shown on the drawing. d. Safety railing shall be installed
BIOLOGY PREAMBLE This is an examination syllabus drawn up from the curricula of the member countries of the West African Examinations Council. It should be used alongside the appropriate teaching syllabus(es) of the country where the candidates are domiciled. This examination syllabus is divided into three sections: Sections A, B and C. Section A is for all candidates, Section B is for .
