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State-of-the-Art Assessment of Guideway Systems for Maglev Applications

The engineering, environmental, diagnostic, and economic feasibility of Maglev guideway systems are assessed with an emphasis on composite materials as directed by Congress. This study further examines the performance and the cost of existing and innovative guideway systems that are applicable to...