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Bærum Tunnel
The Bærum Tunnel () is a long double track railway tunnel in Bærum, Norway. Running between Marstranderveien and Engervannet, it makes up most of the long section of the Asker Line between Lysaker Station and Sandvika Station, which was taken into use on 26 August 2011. The tunnel was constructed from 2007 using the drilling and blasting method with three crosscuts. The tunnel has double track, two tracks, is Railway electrification system, electrified and allows for maximum speeds of . The whole section between the stations is estimated to cost 2.7 billion Norwegian krone (NOK). The tunnel accelerates intercity and regional traffic west of Oslo and frees up capacity for the Oslo Commuter Rail. Specifications The Bærum Tunnel is long and is part of the long section of the Asker Line between Lysaker and Sandvika. At Engervannet, at the Sandvika end, the tunnel mouths out with two long arms, one on each side of the Drammen Line, allowing trains to connect to the correct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asker Line
The Asker Line () is a railway line between Asker and Lysaker in Norway. The line runs along the same corridor as the Drammen Line, offering increased capacity, speed and regularity on the rail network west of Oslo. The first part opened in 2005, and in 2011 an extension opened from Sandvika to Lysaker. Original plans called for an extension to Skøyen, but from 2020, new planning is under way for an extension all the way to Oslo Central Station. Most of the railway is in tunnel and is dimensioned for running. The entire railway is electrified at . The first section cost , while the second is budgeted at NOK 2.7 billion. The purpose of the new line is to allow regional and express trains to run directly between Asker Station, Sandvika Station and Lysaker Station, without being slowed and delayed by commuter trains that make frequent stops at intermediate stations. The Asker Line will improve regularity, and capacity will increase from 12 to 26 trains per hour in each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asker Line Map
Asker (), also called Asker proper (''Askerbygda'' or ''gamle Asker'' in Norwegian), is a district and former municipality in Akershus, Norway, located approximately 20km southwest of Oslo. From 2020 it is part of the larger administrative municipality Asker (also known as Greater Asker) together with the traditional Buskerud districts Røyken and Hurum; Asker constitutes the northern fourth and is part of the Greater Oslo Region. The administrative center was the town of Asker, which remains so for the new larger municipality. Asker was established as a parish in the Middle Ages and as a municipality on 1 January 1838. History Since the Middle Ages, the Asker parish consisted of the later municipalities Asker and Bærum. In the 19th century, Bærum became the Vestre Bærum and Østre Bærum parish and Asker and Bærum were also established as separate municipalities. In 2020, Asker merged with Røyken and Hurum to form Asker Municipality, a larger administrative region than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCC AB
NCC AB (Nordic Construction Company) is a Swedish construction company, one of the largest in the Nordic region with annual revenues (2023) of 57 billion SEK and about 12 200 employees. NCC builds residential properties, industrial facilities and public buildings, roads, civil engineering structures and other types of infrastructure. NCC also offers input materials used in construction, such as aggregates and asphalt, and conducts paving. Operations also include commercial property development. NCC conducts operations in the Nordic region. Among its biggest competitors are AF Gruppen, Skanska, Peab, Per Aarsleff, Veidekke and YIT. Alf Göransson is chairman of the board of NCC and Tomas Carlsson is president and CEO since 2018. History The origins of NCC Construction go back to 1890 when Axel Johnson, a Swedish businessman, established "Nordstjernan" - the North Star. Later, this company became one of the leading Nordic shipping companies. In late 1987, Nordstjerna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veidekke
Veidekke () is the largest Norwegian construction and civil engineering company and the fourth largest in Scandinavia. Veidekke's business involves a network of Scandinavia construction and engineering operations, rehabilitation work, major heavy construction contracts and development of dwellings for the company's own account as well as buildings for public use. They recently acquired Reinertsen's civil engineering arm. Other business segments are asphalt operations, production of crushed stone and gravel ( aggregates) and maintenance of public roads. Operations Veidekke's core activities are linked with construction, property development, civil engineering and consulting, and industrial operations (asphalt/ aggregates and road maintenance. Veidekke has developed in concrete, carpentry and road operations. Engineering Veidekke took control of 80% of the shares of civil engineering contractor Tore Løkke AS in Åfjord at Fosen in Sør-Trøndelag. They also acquired Reinertsen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skanska
Skanska AB () is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. It was established in 1887 as a concrete product manufacturer. History Aktiebolaget Skånska Cementgjuteriet (Scanian Cement Casting Ltd) was established in Malmö, Sweden, in 1887 by Rudolf Fredrik Berg and started by manufacturing concrete products.Skanska: History It quickly diversified into a construction company and within ten years the company received its first international order. The company played an important role in building Sweden's infrastructure including its roads, power plants, offices and housing. Growth in was followed by international expansion. In the mid-1950s Skån ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanum Tunnel
Tanum Tunnel () is double-track railway tunnel on the Asker Line, between Jong in Bærum and Åstad in Asker, Norway. It was built as part of the first stage of the Asker Line, between Asker and Sandvika; construction started in February 2002 and the tunnel opened on 27 August 2005. The tunnel was built by AF Gruppen for the Norwegian National Rail Administration. Most of the tunneling was conducted using the drilling and blasting method, although the easternmost were built using the cut-and-cover method. After the tunnel opened, there have been problems with leaks damaging the superstructure. The tunnel has double track, is electrified and allows for a maximum speed of . The cost to build the tunnel, excluding the superstructure, was 370 million Norwegian krone (NOK). The tunnel will accelerate intercity and regional traffic west of Oslo and free up capacity for the Oslo Commuter Rail on the Drammen Line. Specifications The Tanum Tunnel is long and has a cross section varying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skaugum Tunnel
The Skaugum Tunnel () is a long railway tunnel in Asker, Norway, on the Asker Line. The tunnel runs between Asker Station and Solstad and was built as part of the first stage of the Asker Line, between Asker and Sandvika. Construction started in February 2002 and the tunnel opened on 27 August 2005. The tunnel was built by Mika for the Norwegian National Rail Administration using the drilling and blasting method with one crosscut. During construction there was one blasting accident. Since the tunnel opened, there have been problems with leaks damaging the infrastructure. The tunnel has double track, is electrified and allows for a maximum speed of . The cost to build the tunnel, excluding the infrastructure, was 450 million Norwegian krone (NOK). The tunnel has accelerated intercity and regional traffic west of Oslo and freed up capacity for the Oslo Commuter Rail on the old Drammen Line. __TOC__ Specifications The Skaugum Tunnel is a long tunnel with a cross-section varyi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asker
Asker (), also called Asker proper (''Askerbygda'' or ''gamle Asker'' in Norwegian), is a district and former Municipalities of Norway, municipality in Akershus, Norway, located approximately 20km southwest of Oslo. From 2020 it is part of the larger administrative municipality Asker (municipality), Asker (also known as Greater Asker) together with the traditional Buskerud districts Røyken and Hurum; Asker constitutes the northern fourth and is part of the Greater Oslo Region. The administrative center was the town of Asker, which remains so for the new larger municipality. Asker was established as a parish in the Middle Ages and as a municipality Formannskapsdistrikt, on 1 January 1838. History Since the Middle Ages, the Asker parish consisted of the later municipalities Asker and Bærum. In the 19th century, Bærum became the Vestre Bærum and Østre Bærum parish and Asker and Bærum were also established as separate municipalities. In 2020, Asker merged with Røyken and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stairway
A stairwell or stair room is a room in a building where a stair is located, and is used to connect walkways between floors so that one can move in height. Collectively, a set of stairs and a stairwell is referred to as a staircase or stairway. In buildings with several housing units, a stairway can be a necessary common area for getting to and from apartments. Staircases provide vertical access to connected floors in a multi-story building, and are a functional part of it. Stairwells are often used to place several staircases vertically, one above the other. The entrance to elevators is often located in the stairwell. Sometimes the stairwell goes around the lift shaft, other times it is placed next to it. A ''landing'' platform area is generally provided at both ends of a staircase, rather than having a long series of steps that directly leads to a doorway without a flat area between the steps and the door. Minimum requirements for landing platforms are typically established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emergency Exit
An emergency exit in a building or other structure is a special exit used during emergencies such as fires. The combined use of regular and emergency exits allows for faster evacuation, and emergency exits provide alternative means of evacuation if regular exits are inaccessible. Emergency exits must: * Be clearly marked (usually with signage that is normally illuminated, or is illuminated by a backup power source if central power fails) * Be in easily-accessible locations * Direct people to safe areas (usually outside) * Be regularly maintained and free of obstructions (they may not be used for storage) * Be secured to prevent unauthorized entry during normal operations An emergency exit's path usually ends in an outward-opening door with a crash bar with exit signs pointing to it. It is usually a door to an area outside of the building, but may also lead to an adjoining, fire-isolated structure with clear exits of its own. A fire escape is a special kind of emergency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
