Research Article
Dec 1980
Subway Construction Costs: The Role of the Engineer
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106, Issue 4
Abstract
Methods of controlling costs through design in the underground construction of transit system are covered. Seven types of stations were development according to method of excavation, and cost estimates were prepared for different depths of cover to show the potential range of costs. A full-height station with mezzanine inside the train room was established as a reference. The costs of the various types of stations were found to vary as much as 100%. New construction techniques which offer cost saving opportunities are also explored as well as the importance of selecting a designer on the basis of credentials instead of fee.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106 • Issue 4 • December 1980
Pages: 447 - 454
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1980
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Robert S. O'Neil, M.ASCE
Sr. Vice Pres. and Eastern Region Mgr., De Leuw, Cather & Co., Washington, D.C.
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