This document provides an overview of monorail systems. It discusses the history of monorails dating back to the 1800s in Russia and Germany. It describes the working principle of magnetic levitation monorails which use electromagnetic currents to levitate train cars. The construction process is also summarized as digging holes, inserting support pylons, and lifting pre-built tracks into place. Examples of famous monorail systems currently in operation are provided for Wuppertal, Germany, Osaka, Japan, and Walt Disney World in Florida. Both advantages like cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and reliability and disadvantages such as limited capacity and need for electricity are outlined. The document concludes that monorails can help reduce traffic
This document provides an overview of monorail systems. It discusses the history of monorails dating back to the 1800s in Russia and Germany. It describes the working principle of magnetic levitation monorails which use electromagnetic currents to levitate train cars. The construction process is also summarized as digging holes, inserting support pylons, and lifting pre-built tracks into place. Examples of famous monorail systems currently in operation are provided for Wuppertal, Germany, Osaka, Japan, and Walt Disney World in Florida. Both advantages like cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and reliability and disadvantages such as limited capacity and need for electricity are outlined. The document concludes that monorails can help reduce traffic
This document provides an overview of monorail systems. It discusses the history of monorails dating back to the 1800s in Russia and Germany. It describes the working principle of magnetic levitation monorails which use electromagnetic currents to levitate train cars. The construction process is also summarized as digging holes, inserting support pylons, and lifting pre-built tracks into place. Examples of famous monorail systems currently in operation are provided for Wuppertal, Germany, Osaka, Japan, and Walt Disney World in Florida. Both advantages like cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and reliability and disadvantages such as limited capacity and need for electricity are outlined. The document concludes that monorails can help reduce traffic
This document provides an overview of monorail systems. It discusses the history of monorails dating back to the 1800s in Russia and Germany. It describes the working principle of magnetic levitation monorails which use electromagnetic currents to levitate train cars. The construction process is also summarized as digging holes, inserting support pylons, and lifting pre-built tracks into place. Examples of famous monorail systems currently in operation are provided for Wuppertal, Germany, Osaka, Japan, and Walt Disney World in Florida. Both advantages like cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and reliability and disadvantages such as limited capacity and need for electricity are outlined. The document concludes that monorails can help reduce traffic
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MONORAIL SYSTEM K. VEDA SRI 21R21A05N2 CSE-D CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF MONO RAIL WORKING PRINCIPLE
TYPES OF TRANSIT SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES CONCLUSIONS REFERENCES INTRODUCTION City not fit to live due to improper town planning
Solution is to provide improved transportaion technology
Present solution: Metro rail, but is it possible in congested area?
Monorail is possible in congested areas.
As name implies : single rail on which train transport system runs
Monorail is unique mass system
It can be put up in any congested area
Provide ease of transportation
Connects arteries and veins of the city.
HISTORY OF MONORAIL Concept developed since 1800,first monorail in Russia in 1820.
First suspended monorail was demonstrated in 1886 in New
Jersey and are closer in appearance to modern monorail.
Most famous was floating railway in 1901, in Germany.
Floating railway is still in daily use.
WORKING PRINCIPLE Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)
Requires electromagnetic current to generate magnetic field.
Superconducting electric magnets in the vehicle to levitate and
propel the train CONTD… An AC is ran through electromagnet coil
Creates a magnetic field that attracts and repels the
superconducting magnets Revesring the direction of AC: braking.
Varying intensity of AC : speed change
TYPES OF MONORAIL SYSTEM 1) Straddle type 2) Suspended type CONSTRUCTION Dig a hole
Drop in a pre-built support pylon,
Truck in the track which was manufactured offsite,
Lift into place.
FAMOUS MONORAILS IN WORLD 1) Wuppertal , Germany 2) Osaka , Japan
3) Walt Disney World,
Florida ADVANTAGES Monorail can be built faster with less cost.
Consumes minimal space.
Ideal mode of transportation for population less then 3 lakh
Serves as Feeder lines for denser cities
Environmental friendly uses no carbon derived fuels
No risk of vehicles getting struck in crossings
Practically silent while travelling
Contributes Greener Environment
Regularly operates at 99.99% reliability.
DISADVANTAGES To replace a section of track, the entire system needs to be shut down.
The capacity-to-cost ratio is less, even though the per kilometer
construction cost is less.
Cannot run without electricity.
Monorail tracks do not easily accommodate at-grade intersections.
In an emergency, immediate exit is not possible
The biggest disadvantage cited in the case of monorail is its limited
passenger capacity. CONCLUSION With the increase in the construction technology of Monorail ,it can
reduce the use of city buses in narrow and busy road and will provide comfort to the passengers because of its suitability in the congested areas. As it connect the arteries and veins of the city and proves to be environmental friendly it is going to replace various modes of transportation which affect environment. With the increase in the population it is necessary for the advancement of transport technology in order to provide systematic way of transportation in the near future; for which monorail can be the best alternative. THANKS
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