Building type basics for transit facilities

Author(s)

• Griffin, Kenneth W.

Bibliographic Information

Building type basics for transit facilities

Kenneth W. Griffin

（Building type basics series / Stephen A. Kliment, series founder and editor）

Wiley, c2004

• cloth

Other Title

Transit facilities

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 342-343) and index

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Description and Table of Contents

Description

Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities covers the essentials of designing transit facilities. Features innovative transit station designs, including light and heavy rail, airports, and cruise terminals. Presents numerous illustratrations with descriptive floor plans, diagrams, and photographs. Provides need-to-know information for getting started in this complex area. Order your copy today!

Table of Contents

• Preface (Stephen A. Kliment). Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Predesign with Paul Diez
• Howard Gregson. 2. Urban Planning and Station Area Development with Diana Mendez
• Sheldon Fialkoff. 3. Station Types and Configurations. 4. Design Concerns and Process. 5. Life Safety, Codes, and ADA. 6. Engineering Considerations with James Francomacaro
• Wally DelaBarre
• Bruce Dandie. 7. Special Equipment with Matthew Pollack. 8. Materials and Finishes. 9. Acoustics and Vibration (Richard A. Carman, Wilson, Ihrig and Associates, Inc.). 10. Lighting (Domingo Gonzales, Domingo Gonzales and Associates, Inc.). 11. Wayfinding (Joseph Erhart, Apple Designs, Inc.). 12. Safety and Security. 13. Transit Stations at Airports: A Case Study (Robert Davidson, Chief Architect Port Authority of New York and New Jersey). 14. Cruise Terminals (Richard Heidrich). 15. Modernization and Retrofit Issues. 16. Station Operation and Maintenance. Appendix: Case Studies. Glossary. Bibliography and References. Index.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA72448015
• ISBN:
  • 0471273392
• LCCN: 2003019194
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Hoboken
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 356 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : NA6290
  • DC22 : 725/.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Transportation buildings -- Design and construction
  • LCSH : Terminals (Transportation) -- Designs and construction
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA49829925