Abstract: Engineers pride themselves on the quality of their work, but often fail to understand that quality is subjective. Attention is called to possible conflicts between quality and safety. The definitions of quality are reviewed ...

Abstract: The National Maglev Initiative (NMI) resulted in four distinctly different concepts. The structural systems of the concepts varied greatly, but in general were very complex. This paper evaluates the concepts as to their ...

Abstract: Maglev systems represent an entirely new concept in transportation. They will not operate on nor share the right-of-way with any other system. It is important, therefore, that the guideways be designed and constructed so ...