Highway and traffic engineering Books
Springer International Publishing AG Advanced Solutions and Practical Applications in
Book SynopsisThis book presents many valuable tips for making decisions related to traffic flow in transport networks. The knowledge base in practical examples, as well as the decision support systems described in this book, finds interest among people who face the daily challenge of searching for advanced solutions and practical applications in road traffic engineering. The publication is therefore addressed to local authorities related to the planning and development of development strategies for selected areas with regard to transport (both in the urban and regional dimension) and to representatives of business and industry, as people directly involved in the implementation of traffic engineering solutions.The publication contains selected papers submitted to and presented at the 18th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organized by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology. The conference took place on September 19-20, 2022, in Katowice (Poland).
£132.99
Springer International Publishing AG Challenges and Solutions for Present Transport
Book SynopsisThis book contains an abundance of numerical analyses based on significant data sets, illustrating the close affiliation between transport systems development and quality of life. How to ensure accessibility standards for public transport for people with special needs? Which multi-criteria methods can support the problem of vehicle selection in freight transport, and which ones should be taken into account in the case of problems related to regional rail transport? What kind of How to assess technical condition of transport means? What factors should be taken into account when assessing the quality of passenger service? How to include zero emission vehicles in the consideration of transport plans? This book provides you with answers to these and many other questions. With regard to the research results discussed and the selected solutions applied, the book primarily addresses the needs of three target groups: Scientists and researchers (ITS field) Local authorities (responsible for the transport systems at the urban and regional level) Representatives of business (traffic strategy management) and industry (manufacturers of ITS components). This book gathers selected papers presented at the 18th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organised by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology. The conference was held on 19-20 September 2022 in Katowice (Poland).Table of ContentsIdentification of Barriers to Ensuring Accessibility Standards for Tram Stops to the Needs of People with Disabilities.- The Use of Multi-Criteria Methods in the Problem of Selecting Vehicles for Oversize Cargo Transport.- Problems of Assessing the Technical Condition of Transport Means on the Example of the Means of Air Transport.- The Use of Automatic Passenger Counting Systems Data in Financial Settlement Models in Public Transport.- Comparative Analysis of Transport Tariffs and Operating Ticket Distribution Channels in Selected Agglomerations.- Commuter Rail Service Quality: A Case Study of Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region.- Money is Not Everything - is Integrated Transport Only About Investments?.- Determination of Transport Plans in Urban Areas Considering Zero-Emission Vehicles.- Vehicle Choice for Sustainable Regional Railway.
£132.99
Springer International Publishing AG Valorisation of Waste and Secondary Materials for
Book SynopsisThis book presents the work of the RILEM TC 279-WMR, whose purpose was to facilitate the use of waste, marginal and secondary materials for roads by investigating the performance of road materials containing waste through round robin tests and the development of standard procedures for their selection, preparation, and use. The structure of this book includes an introduction, five technical chapters, and a conclusion. The topics addressed are: the use of asphalt binder additives such as plastic and rubber; the combined use of aggregate and filler substitute in paving mixtures (construction demolition waste, rubber, and steel slags); the environmental assessment and the potential sources of pollutants originated from the use of this recycled materials.Table of Contents
£104.49
Springer International Publishing AG Road Traffic Analysis, Theoretical Approaches and
Book SynopsisThis book presents many valuable tips for making decisions related to road traffic in transport networks. The knowledge base in practical examples, as well as the decision support systems described in this volume, finds interest among people who face the daily challenge of searching for advanced solutions and practical applications in road traffic engineering. The publication is therefore addressed to local authorities related to the planning and development of development strategies for selected areas with regard to transport (both in the urban and regional dimension) and to representatives of business and industry, as people directly involved in the implementation of traffic engineering solutions. The tips contained in individual sections of the publication allow to look at a given problem in an advanced way and facilitate the selection of the appropriate strategy (among others, in relation to the heuristic approach to assessing the performance efficiency of road intersections in urban environments from the resilience perspective, modeling the distribution of transport pollutants in a naturally ventilated road tunnel, development of a camera-based parking monitoring system with an automatic parking spot identification). In turn, due to a new approach to theoretical models (including, inter alia, problems with the safety of passengers at tram stops or energy-efficient radio platforms for the implementation of nodes of sensor networks), the publication also interests scientists and researchers carrying out research in this area. The publication entitled "Road Traffic Analysis, Theoretical Approaches and Practical Solutions" contains selected papers submitted to and presented at the 19th “Transport Systems. Theory and Practice” Scientific and Technical Conference organized by the Department of Transport Systems, Traffic Engineering and Logistics at the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology. The conference took place on September 18–19, 2023, in Katowice (Poland).Table of ContentsDevelopment of a camera-based parking monitoring system with an automatic parking spot identification.- Energy-efficient radio platforms for implementation of nodes of sensor networks.- A heuristic approach to assess the performance efficiency of road intersections in urban environments from the resilience perspective.- The ecological footprint of embedded rail structures.- Vectors of development of mountain tricycles.
£125.99
Springer Applications of Computational Learning and IoT in Smart Road Transportation System
Book SynopsisFuture Intelligent Vehicles: Research Roadmaps, Open Issues, and Key Challenges.- Speed Breaker and Vehicle Accident Detection with Alert Sensors.- Integrating Machine Learning and IoT: Pioneering Solutions for Sustainable Smart Cities.- Enhancing Emergency Response and Traffic Management with a Smart Ambulance Detection System Using Image Processing.- IoT-Driven Machine Learning Solutions for Smarter Urban Living.- Revolutionizing Road Transportation: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart and Efficient Systems.- Recent Advancements and Future Perspectives of Dynamic Fuzzy Controllers for Smart Traffic Signaling.- Road Transport in the New Era Using Artificial Intelligence.- A Survey on Driver’s Unusual Behaviour Detection.- Optimization Strategies for Next-Generation AI, ML, and IoT Applications.- Smart Traffic Systems: Revolutionizing Road Transport with AI and Image Processing.- Harnessing IoT and Machine Learning for Sustainable, Smart Urban Environments.- Smart Traffic Management: Automated Rerouting and Congestion Detection with Sensor Technology.
£157.95
Springer International Publishing AG Electric Vehicle Systems Architecture and Standardization Needs: Reports of the PPP European Green Vehicles Initiative
Book SynopsisThis edited volume presents research results of the PPP European Green Vehicle Initiative (EGVI), focusing on Electric Vehicle Systems Architecture and Standardization Needs. The objectives of energy efficiency and zero emissions in road transportation imply a paradigm shift in the concept of the automobile regarding design, materials, and propulsion technology. A redesign of the electric and electronic architecture provides in many aspects additional potential for reaching these goals. At the same time, standardization within a broad range of features, components and systems is a key enabling factor for a successful market entry of the electric vehicle (EV). It would lower production cost, increase interoperability and compatibilities, and sustain market penetration. Hence, novel architectures and testing concepts and standardization approaches for the EV have been the topic of an expert workshop of the European Green Vehicles Initiative PPP. This book contains the contributions of current European research projects on EV architecture and an expert view on the status of EV standardization. The target audience primarily comprises researchers and experts in the field.Table of ContentsCurrent Issues in EV Standardization.- Barriers and Opportunities for SMEs in EV technologies: from research to innovations.- OpEneR – Approaching optimal energy management for fully electrified vehicles.- A framework for electric vehicle development: from modelling to engineering through real-world data analysis.- HiWi Project: High Efficiency Electric Drives.- eFuture – Safe & Efficient Electrical Vehicle.
£123.49
Springer International Publishing AG Clean Rail Transportation Options
Book SynopsisThis book will assess and compare several options for ammonia co-fueling of diesel locomotives with integrated heat recovery, multigeneration (including on-board hydrogen fuel production from ammonia), and emission reduction subsystems from energy, exergy, and environmental perspectives. Economic considerations will be presented to compare the cost of the proposed systems for different scenarios such as carbon-tax rates, diesel fuel cost and ammonia cost.Fossil fuel consumption and the associated negative environmental impact of their combustion is a significant global concern that requires effective, practical, and sustainable solutions. From a Canadian perspective, the Transportation Sector contributes more than 25% of national greenhouse gas emissions due to fossil fuel combustion, largely due to road vehicles (cars, light and heavy duty trucks). This is a complex and critical challenge to address, particularly in urban areas with high population density. There is a need to develop alternative energy solutions for mass passenger and freight transportation systems that will reduce both the traffic-volume of road vehicles as well as the emissions from the mass transportation systems. The book will be helpful to students in senior-level undergraduate and graduate level courses related to energy, thermodynamics, thermal sciences, combustion, HVAC&R, etc. The quantitative comparative assessment of such alternative energy systems provided by this book will be useful for researchers and professionals interested sustainable development.Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- Rail Transportation.- Locomotive Prime Movers.- Ammonia as a Transportation Fuel.- Clean Rail Transportation Systems.- System Analyses.- Case Studies.- Conclusions.- Nomenclature.- References.- Appendices.
£67.49
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Vehicle Propulsion Systems: Introduction to Modeling and Optimization
Book SynopsisThis text provides an introduction to the mathematical modeling and subsequent optimization of vehicle propulsion systems and their supervisory control algorithms.Automobiles are responsible for a substantial part of the world's consumption of primary energy, mostly fossil liquid hydrocarbons and the reduction of the fuel consumption of these vehicles has become a top priority. Increasing concerns over fossil fuel consumption and the associated environmental impacts have motivated many groups in industry and academia to propose new propulsion systems and to explore new optimization methodologies. This third edition has been prepared to include many of these developments.In the third edition, exercises are included at the end of each chapter and the solutions are available on the web.Table of ContentsVehicle Energy and Fuel Consumption - Basic Concepts.- IC-Engine-Based Propulsion Systems.- Electric and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems.- Non-electric Hybrid Propulsion Systems.- Fuel-Cell Propulsion Systems.- Supervisory Control Algorithms.
£52.24
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Smart City – Future City?: Smart City 2.0 as a Livable City and Future Market
Book SynopsisThe concept of a livable smart city presented in this book highlights the relevance of the functionality and integrated resilience of viable cities of the future. It critically examines the progressive digitalization that is taking place and identifies the revolutionized energy sector as the basis of urban life. The concept is based on people and their natural environment, resulting in a broader definition of sustainability and an expanded product theory. Smart City 2.0 offers its residents many opportunities and is an attractive future market for innovative products and services. However, it presents numerous challenges for stakeholders and product developers.Table of ContentsChallenges for Cities.- Product Development for Cities.- Social Change in Cities.- Digitalization of Urban Life.- Profile of Smart City 2.0.
£12.84
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Das Sperrzeitmodell in der Fahrplankonstruktion:
Book SynopsisDieses Essential behandelt das spezielle Problem der Modellierung der betrieblichen Inanspruchnahme der Infrastruktur durch Zugfahrten als Voraussetzung für die Ermittlung konfliktfreier Fahrplantrassen in der rechnergestützten Fahrplankonstruktion. Die in den heute am Markt befindlichen Softwarelösungen realisierten Methoden, nämlich das Sperrzeitmodell und die vereinfachte Betrachtung fahrplantechnischer Zugfolgeabschnitte, werden ausführlich erläutert und mit ihren Vor- und Nachteilen gegenübergestellt. Diskutiert werden auch alternative Ansätze und mögliche Weiterentwicklungen.Table of ContentsEinführung in die Sperrzeittheorie.- Spezialfälle im Sperrzeitmodell.- Alternative Ansätze und vereinfachte Modelle.
£9.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Das Europäische Bahnsystem: Akteure, Prozesse, Regelwerke
Book SynopsisDieses Fachbuch fasst in einzigartiger Weise zusammen, wie das europäische Eisenbahnregelwerk als gemeinsame Aufgabe der ganzen Branche entwickelt wird, welche Inhalte die einzelnen Rechtsakte haben und welche Auswirkungen sich unter anderem auf Sicherheitsmanagement und Fahrzeugzulassung ergeben. Das Buch bewegt sich im Umfeld des aktuellen Europäischen Eisenbahnrechts, seiner historischen Herkunft bis hin zur Bahnreform, den Prozessen seiner Entwicklung und seiner Anwendung im heutigen Alltag eines sicheren und zuverlässigen Bahnbetriebs.Table of ContentsDer Aufbau des Bahnsystems.- Akteure und Prozesse der Europäischen Union.- Das Eisenbahnregelwerk der Europäischen Union.- Prozesse und Akteure der europäischen Eisenbahngesetzgebung.- Umsetzung des Eisenbahnregelwerks der Europäischen Union.- Vereinheitlichung nationaler Eisenbahnregelwerke.- Sicherheitsmanagement.- Interoperabilität.- Fahrzeugzulassung.
£47.49
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Umweltschutz und Gefahrguttransport für Binnen-
Book SynopsisDas Buch fasst die Rechtsgrundlagen auf internationaler, nationaler und kommunaler Ebene auf den Gebieten Umweltschutz und Gefahrgutrecht zusammen. Es werden Rechtsanwendungen für die Praxis dargestellt und Besonderheiten kommentiert. Der Einsatz in der Lehre ist mögliche, es kann aber auch als Fachbuch gute Dienste leisten und stellt vor allem für die Praxis einen Wissensspeicher dar.Table of ContentsEinleitung zum Umweltrecht.- Umweltrecht international, national und kommunal.- Umweltrecht bei dem Gütertransport mit Binnenschiffen.- Gefahrguttransport auf Binnengewässern.- Umweltrecht bei dem Gütertransport mit Seeschiffen.- Gefahrguttransport auf Seeschifffahrtsstraßen und Binnengewässern mit Seeschiffen.- Internationale und europäische Umweltschutz-Übereinkommen.- CDNI.- MARPOL 73/78.
£34.19
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Effects of Thermal Stimulation during Passive Driver Fatigue
Book SynopsisElisabeth Schmidt investigates the effect of thermal stimulation during passive driver fatigue in a series of driving simulator experiments. Thermal stimulation of the upper body resulted in significantly decreased subjective fatigue ratings as well as an increase in pupil diameter and skin conductance. The effects of different stimulus temperatures, durations, lower leg cooling and repetitive cooling were also examined. The studies show that thermal stimulation of the upper body causes physiological and subjective effects, which can be associated with a short-term sympathetic activation, whereas lower leg cooling does not cause physiological activation.Table of ContentsFatigue Induction in Simulated Driving.- Effect of Thermal Stimuli on Passive Fatigue.- Detection of Fatigue based on Physiological Measurements.- Driver Vitalization through Fatigue-Based Climate Control.
£53.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Einführung in die Verkehrssimulation: Ein
Book SynopsisMobilität dominiert unser Leben. Der Straßenverkehr ist sowohl Keimzelle als auch Lebensader unserer modernen Gesellschaft. Doch wie kann man diesen fassen, planen und berechnen? Während der öffentliche Nahverkehr zumeist vorgegebenen Strukturen folgt – wie zum Beispiel ein Zug seinen Schienen – wirken die Bewegungen des Individualverkehrs chaotisch für den außenstehenden Beobachter. Dieses essential bringt Ordnung in das Chaos und setzt sich mit der mikroskopischen Verkehrssimulation auseinander. Michael Moltenbrey konzentriert sich auf die Vermittlung eines sehr einfachen und rudimentären Verkehrsmodells, welches die Bewegungen einzelner Fahrzeuge abbildet. Auf den ersten Blick sind die Bewegungen der einzelnen Verkehrsteilnehmer unvorhersehbar. Auf den zweiten erkennt man wiederkehrende Strukturen und Muster, die helfen, das Gesamtkonzept Verkehr besser zu erfassen.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Was ist Verkehr?.- Welche Arten von Simulationen gibt es?.- Ein einfaches Zellularautomatenmodell.- Es geht auch schneller –Überholmanöver und Mehrspurigkeit. - Auf dem Weg zu einer Stadt – Kreuzungen und Ampeln.- Nicht nur Autos fahren – Heterogener Verkehr.- Gesamtmodell.- Diskussion und Ausblick.
£9.99
Springer Rail Vehicle Technology
Book SynopsisThis textbook covers the theoretical principles and technology of railway and tramway vehicles. In addition to the legal principles, driving resistances, drives, brakes, running dynamics and running gears as well as the supporting structures and superstructures are dealt with. Great importance is attached to clear illustrations and numerous examples. With the help of this book, even engineers and railway enthusiasts from other disciplines can successfully familiarize themselves with the field of railway vehicle technology. The present edition has been revised and supplemented by the chapter "Engineering in rail vehicle construction".Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Driving resistances of rail vehicles.- Driving machines, power transmission.- Brakes for rail vehicles.- Wheelset guidance, suspension, damping.- Supporting structures and superstructures of rail vehicles.- Engineering in rail vehicle construction.
£56.99
Springer Moving Times: Mobility of the future
Book Synopsis Will we really soon no longer be sitting behind the wheel of our own car, but will only be taken to our destination by driverless electric taxis? Should cities introduce car sharing? What role will electric scooters, cable cars or man-carrying drones play in the mobility systems of major cities? This book finally explains in a generally understandable way what is really behind buzzwords such as electric mobility, autonomous driving, digitalization and mobility services such as car sharing or ride-hailing, how far advanced these technologies are today, and above all in what relationships and dependencies they are to each other. In addition to the technical aspects, the legislative and social trends are also considered, which are important framework conditions that will have a decisive influence on the mobility of the future. From the contents - Mobility needs: Who wants to go where, when and why - and how will this change in the future? - Technological trends: electromobility, digitalization, autonomous driving - what will the vehicles of the future be capable of? - Car sharing, ride-hailing, e-scooters or public transport: What alternatives to the private car will there be in the future? - Politics and society: How will the framework conditions for mobility develop in the future? - Mobility in transition: What should we do to prepare for the future? Table of ContentsMarket, society and legislation in transition.- Demographic trends and infrastructure development.- Social trends in the environment of mobility.- Development of markets and customers.- Changing mobility needs.- Regulatory trends.- Technology trends.- Electric drives.- Autonomous driving.- Digitalisation.- Mobility as a service.- Car sharing and bike sharing.- Becoming dangerous: Ride Hailing, Ride Sharing.- Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility through Vehicle Fleets.- Scenarios for Tomorrow's Mobility.
£23.74
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Handbuch Netzintegration Erneuerbarer Energien:
Book SynopsisIn diesem Werk werden konventionelle elektrische Netze und moderne dezentrale Stromerzeugungsanlagen mit Nutzung Erneuerbarer Energien als eine Einheit betrachtet.Im Mittelpunkt steht die Integration Erneuerbarer Energien in bestehende und neue elektrische Netze an Land und im Offshore-Bereich. Die vorgeschlagenen Berechnungsverfahren, Gleichungen und Grafiken bilden ein hilfreiches Werkzeug zur Planung des Netzanschlusses dezentraler Erzeugungsanlagen mit unterschiedlichen Generatorsystemen und zur Analyse von deren Auswirkungen auf bestehende Netze mit konventionellen Kraftwerken.Zum Buch gehört ein Glossar, ein zwölfsprachiges Wörterbuch und ein Anhang mit technischen Charakteristiken relevanter Netzbetriebsmittel.Für diese Auflage wurden der Text und die Literaturquellen aktualisiert, sowie die Grafiken überarbeitet. Table of ContentsStromerzeugung aus erneuerbaren Energien.- Elektrotechnisches Basiswissen zur Netzintegration der Erzeugungsanlagen.- Elektrische Netze mit Erzeugungsanlagen erneuerbarer Energien.- Erzeugungsanlagen mit Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien.- Netzanschluss der Erzeugungsanlagen erneuerbarer Energie.
£161.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Fahrerlose Transportsysteme: Die FTS-Fibel - zur
Book SynopsisDieses Fachbuch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die moderne Intralogistik mit Fahrerlosen Transportsystemen (FTS). Diese flurgebundenen Systeme werden seit über 60 Jahren innerbetrieblich in fast allen Branchen der Industrie sowie in vielen öffentlichen Bereichen, wie z. B. Krankenhäusern, eingesetzt. Das Buch zeigt, wie vielfältig die Anwendungen sind und welche technologischen Standards zur Verfügung stehen. Dabei werden zahlreiche Umsetzungen aus den unterschiedlichsten Branchen, wie beispielsweise Automobil-, Elektro-, Pharma und Lebensmittelindustrie vorgestellt. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist die ganzheitliche Planung solcher Systeme, die ausführlich mit allen Planungsschritten beschrieben wird, angereichert durch zahlreiche wertvolle Hinweise. Die vierte Auflage wurde vollständig überarbeitet und geht auf aktuelle Entwicklungen ein, wie standardisierte Datenschnittstellen, autonome Funktionen zur Flexibilisierung oder neue Anwendungen in öffentlich zugänglichen Bereichen. In diesem Zuge werden Sinnhaftigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit der neuen Entwicklungen ebenfalls beleuchtet.Table of ContentsEinordnung des FTS in die Intralogistik.- Technologische Standards.- Anwendungsbeispiele.- Die ganzheitliche FTS-Planung.- Die Geschichte des FTS.- Ausblick und neue Anwendungen.
£61.74
Springer Smart Mobility in Practice Good Car Bad Car No
Book SynopsisThis non-fictional, yet storytelling, book questions the role of cars and their impact, both for now and in the future. It is not enough to just consider autonomous driving, driving bans in Europe, and combustion engines. Our future and the future of our cities and country living depend on how we can coordinate different needs and different means. Finally, we ask ourselves: What is the status of the car today and in the future? Are we living and working in vehicles more than ever? And who benefits from autonomous driving and what are we giving up for it?In this book, the editor's work illustrates and critically assesses the role of cars. It showcases project examples and introduces easy to use checklists. The authors show how the car influences our business and private lives, and how the car stimulates our appetite for adventures, recreation, and survival. Emerging throughout more than a century, purposefully deployed, and innovativelyused, the automobile grew into our mobility DNA b
£35.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Fahrradpiktogramme Auf Der Fahrbahn
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£66.49
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Innovations for Metropolitan Areas: Intelligent
Book SynopsisThis book presents human-centered concepts and solutions for mobility, logistics and infrastructure that will make our growing metropolitan areas more livable and sustainable.The still accelerating megatrend of urbanization is leading to constantly growing metropolitan areas. This creates a whole series of challenges for municipalities, as well as citizens, such as overcrowded traffic routes, limited building space and an increasingly difficult supply situation. With this book we want to answer the following question: How can people live in densely populated areas and meet their needs in terms of mobility, freedom, self-determination, security, prosperity, communication or in other words: how can metropolitan regions be made humane? The answer to this question requires innovative ideas and approaches in various areas: Sustainable designs of infrastructure Economically and ecologically efficient logistics and mobility approaches Intelligent applications for navigation and communication All these ideas must be measured against the needs of citizens and should thus be developed following a human-centered design approach. This ensures that innovative solutions will be widely accepted by the public. In addition, they also have the potential to turn citizens into active co-designers of future metropolitan areas. Table of ContentsPart 1 - Developing Sustainable Mobility & Logistics1. Social Transport - An Efficient Concept for Freight Transportation2. The Importance of Process Data Collection Techniques for Urban Logistics Planning3. Off-Peak Delivery as a Cornerstone for Sustainable Urban Logistics: Insights from Germany4. Longer Trucks for Climate-Friendly Transports in Metropolitan Regions5. Electrified Ultralight Vehicles as a Key Element for Door-to-Door Solutions in Urban AreasPart 2 - Promoting sustainable behavior6. The Intention to Adopt Battery Electric Vehicles in Germany: Driven by Consumer Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions and Ecological Norm Orientation7. Air Taxis as a Mobility Solution for Cities – Empirical Research on Customer Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility8. Electric carsharing in Taiwan9. Bike-Sharing Systems as Integral Components of Inner-City Mobility Concepts: An Analysis of the Intended User Behaviour of Potential and Actual Bike-Sharing Users10. Trust in partially automated driving systems for trucks11. Alternative Ways to Promote Sustainable Consumer Behaviour – Identifying Potentials Based on Spiral Dynamics12. Less Meat, Less Heat – The Potential of Social Marketing to Reduce Meat ConsumptionPart 3 - Planning and managing sustainable infrastructure13. What Makes an Inner City Attractive Today and in the Future? – Analysis of Emotional Hotspots Using the City of Stuttgart as an Example14. Creation of a Scoring-Model to Measure the Attractiveness of Middle-Sized City-Centres for Consumers15. Transdisciplinary Living Labs in a Smart Cities Context – Ecosystems for Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship16. Chances for Social Interaction in Public Space Through a Practice of Commoning – Reports of a First Experimental Approach in the Area of Boeckinger Strasse in Stuttgart-Rot17. Financing Sustainable Infrastructure18. Building the city’s business networks – Using business ecosystem visualization to create strategic cooperations in smart citiesPart 4 - Developing digital solutions for the intelligent city19. Development of an Eco-Routing App to Support Sustainable Mobility Behaviour20. Promoting Objective and Subjective Safety for Cyclists in Metropolitan Areas
£44.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Autonomes Fahren und die Zukunft der Mobilität
Book SynopsisAutos werden sich in wenigen Jahren selbst steuern, darüber sind sich alle einig. Fahrzeughersteller und Zulieferer forschen weltweit intensiv daran, und auch die großen IT-Multis wie Google und Apple sehen das als Chance, ihre angestammten Märkte zu erweitern. Doch was bedeutet diese bevorstehende Revolution für die Verkehrsträger der Zukunft, für die vielen davon betroffenen Branchen, für unsere Städte, für die Art und Weise, wie wir leben und arbeiten werden?Der Umwelt- und Sozialpsychologe Marco Lalli hat die aktuellen technischen Umwälzungen zum Anlass genommen, deren Konsequenzen für unser Zusammenleben weiter zu denken. Das selbstfahrende Automobil wird nicht nur den Fahrer zuerst entlasten und dann überflüssig machen, es wird neue Geschäftsmodelle hervorbringen und bislang bewährte verschwinden lassen, es wird bestimmte Verkehrsträger zur Bedeutungslosigkeit verdammen und nicht zuletzt das Gesicht unserer Städte radikal verändern. In seinem spannenden Aufsatz beschreibt Marco Lalli eine nicht mehr allzu ferne Zukunft und mahnt die Verantwortlichen in Politik und Wirtschaft, sich darauf einzustellen. Table of ContentsZusammenfassung.- Einführung.- Geschichte.- Roadmap.- Autonomes Fahren.- Sicherheit.- Flottenanbieter.- Öffentlicher Personenverkehr.- Schienengebundener Verkehr.- Übersicht: Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge heute.- Seilbahnen.- Flugverkehr.- Frachttransport.- Motorisierte Zweiräder.- Infrastruktur Straße.- Wo bleibt die Freiheit?.- Übergänge.- Fazit.- Straße vs. Schiene: eine Zusammenfassung.- Zum Schluss: Was wird aus unseren Städten?.- Die Politik.- Nachwort.
£19.99
Tapir Academic Press Proceedings of BCRA 1998 Conference (3-Volume
Book SynopsisThe Fifth International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads and Airfields in 1998 covered important aspects of pavement performance, pavement condition surveys, evaluation of structural capacity, properties of pavement material, design and pavement rehabilitation and strengthening. The contributions are documented in these proceedings containing 180 papers from all over the world.
£120.00
Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAi Uitgevers/Publishers) Floodscapes - Contemporary Landscape Strategies
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£40.50
Springer Verlag, Singapore A Science Comic of Urban Metro Structure:
Book SynopsisThis science comic presents the entire life cycle of the metro system in an accessible and fun way. Just like human beings, a metro system can get sick, and this book introduces its ailments, medical records along with experts’ diagnoses and available treatments. Using cartoons, it enables readers of all levels to quickly understand the scientific secrets behind the metro system. It is based on the results of China’s 973 program, which aims to promote and develop basic scientific research in China.Table of ContentsBetter Metro, Better City.- What Does a Metro Tunnel Look Like.- Metro Tunnel Can Get Sick.- Digital Information Archive of Metro Tunnel.- Experts Diagnoses for Metro Tunnel.- Metro Tunnel Consultation.- Metro Tunnel Consultation.- Metro Tunnel Therapy.- Metro Tunnel, Aging with Us.
£18.74
Springer Verlag, Singapore The Electrical Contact of the Pantograph-Catenary
Book SynopsisThis book covers the basic scientific theory and related application technologies of the pantograph–catenary system, including research findings on pantograph/catenary contact resistance, pantograph interface thermal effect, laws and characteristics of current-carrying friction and wear, the main research methods for pantograph arcs, the effects of arcs on pantograph systems and onboard equipment, and the materials used for pantographs and contact wires. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for students, scholars, and development engineers alike. The relationship between pantograph and catenary is one of the three core aspects of the safe operation of high-speed electrified railways. The pantograph system provides electric power for the high-speed train through the sliding electric contact. As the train’s operating speed increases, the pantograph system enters a state of prolonged sliding/vibration, resulting in frequent arcs, electrode erosion, and increased wear. Table of ContentsCurrent Collection Mode of High Speed Train-Pantograph Catenary System.- Electrical Contacts of Pantograph Catenary System.- Friction and Wear with Electric Current of Pantograph Catenary System,- Pantograph-catenary Arc.- Electrical contact materials of Pantograph Catenary System.- Diagnosis and detection Service Properties of Pantograph Catenary System.
£80.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Water Resources and Transportation
Book SynopsisThis book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2020). The volume focuses on latest research works carried out in the area of water resources and transportation engineering. The topics include technological intervention and solution for water security, sustainability in water resources and transportation infrastructure, crop protection, resilience to disaster like flood, hurricane and drought, traffic congestion, transport planning etc. It aims to address broad spectrum of audience by covering inter-disciplinary innovative research and applications in these areas. It will be useful to graduate students, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working in water resources and transportation engineering domain.Table of ContentsNature Oriented Paradigms for Water Security: Perspective on Frameworks, Scale, and Sector.- Sustainability in Transportation Infrastructure: Perspective of CREATEs, Rowan University.- Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar – A Comprehensive Case Study.- Risk Assessment of Pune Metro Underground Construction.- Linear Programming Model for the Design of Optimal Cropping Pattern for a Major Distributary Canal.- Analysis of Traffic Flow Characteristics on Urban Arterial Roads under Heterogeneous Traffic Scenario – A Case Study of Tiruchirappalli City.- Sustainable Management of Stormwater to Prevent Urban Flooding using SWMM.- Decongesting Urban Roads: An Investigation into Causes and Challenges.- Assessing Contributions of Intensity-based Rainfall Classes to Annual Rainfall and Wet Days over Tehri Catchment, India.- Development of Pcu Value of E-Rickshaw on Urban Roads.
£116.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference
Book SynopsisThis book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike.
£179.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil
Book SynopsisThis book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2021. The contents of this volume focus on specialty conferences in construction, environmental, hydrotechnical, materials, structures, transportation engineering, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Construction Innovation In The Province Of Quebec: Barriers, Drivers, Enablers And Impact.- Chapter 2: Economic Analysis Of Water Efficient Appliances And Fixtures In The Residential Sector.- Chapter 3: Integrating Building Information Modeling (Bim) And Sustainability Indicators And Criteria To Select Associated Construction Method At The Conceptual Design Stage Of Buildings.- Chapter 4: Discovery Of Energy Performance Patterns For Residential Buildings Through Machine Learning.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The AUN/SEED-Net Joint Regional Conference in
Book SynopsisThis book (The AUN/SEED-Net Joint Regional Conference in Transportation, Energy, and Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering) gathers selected papers submitted to the 14th Regional Conference in Energy Engineering and the 13th Regional Conference in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering in the fields related to intelligent equipment, automotive engineering, mechanical systems and sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, heat and mass transfer. Under the theme of “Integration and Innovation for Sustainable Development,” This book consists of papers in the aforementioned fields presented by researchers and scientists from universities, research institutes, and industry showcasing their latest findings and discussions with an emphasis on innovations and developments in embracing the new norm, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Table of ContentsEvaluation of factors influencing the freezing time of the Pangasius fillets.- Oscillation measurement of the magnetic compass needle employing deep learning technique.- Vehicle crash analysis and airbag simulation in HyperWorks.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Bicycling Infrastructure Design for Indian Cities
Book SynopsisThe book focuses on specific infrastructural solutions for bicycling for Indian cities and other emerging economies. It explores the current state of bicycling infrastructure in Indian cities and proposes standard and custom designs, guidelines, 2D and 3D illustrations, technical drawings as well as relevant discussions and explanations for the choice of right infrastructural solutions according to site constraints. This volume will be of great interest to those in academia and industry dedicated to a vision of creating inclusive streets in Indian cities and emerging economies to making the street safe and comfortable for bicyclists. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- State of bicycling infrastructure in Indian cities.- Bicycle tracks.- Bicycle friendly intersections.- Bicycle parking facilities.- Signage.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Recent Advances in Transportation Systems
Book SynopsisThe book presents the select proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM 2021). The book covers topics pertaining to three broad areas of transportation engineering, namely Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering and Pavement Technology. The topics covered include transportation and land use, urban and regional transportation planning, travel behavior modeling, travel demand analysis, forecasting and management, transportation and ICT, public transport planning and management, freight transport, traffic flow modeling and management, highway design and maintenance, capacity and level of service, traffic crashes and safety, ITS and applications, non-motorized transportation, transportation economics and policy, road and parking pricing, pedestrian facilities and safety, road asset management, pavement materials and characterization, pavement design and construction, pavement evaluation and management, transportation infrastructure financing, innovative trends in transportation systems, sustainable transportation, smart cities, resilience of transportation systems and environmental and ecological aspects. This book will be useful for the students, researchers and the professionals in the area of civil engineering, especially transportation and traffic engineering.Table of ContentsDecarbonizing Urban Freight: A Review of Best Practices and its Applicability in Indian Context.- Effect of Fog on Traffic Parameters in Mixed Traffic Condition.- Analyzing Traffic Performance of Toll Plazas using Performance Box: A Case Study.- Capacity Analysis for Electronically Operated Toll Plaza under Mixed Traffic Condition.- Comparison of Dynamic Passenger Car Values Estimated at Signalised Intersections under Heterogeneous Traffic Conditions.- Dynamic Passenger Car Equivalency Values for Multilane Roundabouts under Mixed Traffic Conditions – A Case Study.- Impact of Implementing Two-Wheeler Boxes at Signalized T-Intersections under Mixed Traffic Conditions.- Combined passenger and cargo transport: A hybrid simulation and optimization approach focusing on the transshipment of cargo between tram vehicles.- GIS Based Model for Optimum Location of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.- Optimizing Points of Intersection for Highway and Railway alignment – Using Path Planner Method and Ant Algorithm based Approach.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Smart Transportation Systems 2022: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisThis book gathers selected papers presented at the KES International Symposium on Smart Transportation Systems (KES STS 2022). Modern transportation systems have undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, producing a range of technological innovations such as connected vehicles, self-driving cars, electric vehicles, Hyperloop, and even flying cars, and with them, fundamental changes in transport systems around the world. The book discusses current challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs in smart transportation systems, as well as transport infrastructure modeling, safety analysis, freeway operations, intersection analysis, and other related cutting-edge topics.
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Springer Proceedings of the 7th International Conference
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Springer A Brief History of Transportation in China
Book SynopsisA Rich Legacy: The Birth of Chinese Transportation.- Ancient Transportation: From the Yinxu Carriage to the Emperor Carriage.- Unification of the Four Seas: Establishment of the Qin Empire and Qin Chi Road.- Postal Service System: An Everlasting Communication System.- Ancient Path of Qinling Mountains: Rise of the Great Han Empire under the Advancing Secretly by an Unknown Path.- Millennium Canal: Prosperity Forged by Water Transport of Grain.- Crossing Business and Travel: Ancient Tea Horse Road and Horse Caravan Transportation.- Urban Roads: Inheritance and Development of Traditional Chinese Urban Planning Wisdom.- Silk Road: Common Wealth and Great Unity.- Maritime Area: The Rise of Maritime Transport and Economic Development.- Driving Progress through Transportation: The Role of China's Highway Development in Economic Prosperity.- High-speed Railway Racing: A Hundred Years of Dramatic Changes in China's Railways.- Through Mountain and Cross Sea: The Outstanding Chinese Bridge and Channel.- Flight Dreams: From Ancient Aspirations to Contemporary Realization.- Urban Transport: Supporting and Leading the Way for Rapid Urbanisation and Motorisation in China.- Transportation towards the Globe: Great Upsurge of Ports and Water Transportation.- Pipeline Transport: The Energy Arteries Spanning Vast Distances.- Diverse: Wonders of Transportation Creation Throughout the Ages.- Transport in the Treasured Island: The Roller-Coaster Development.- Leap of Civilization: The Road to Sustainable Urban Transportation.- Intelligent Empowerment: Enabling People to Enjoy Mobility, Facilitating Goods to Flow Freely.- Glory Decade: Filling Gaps, Creating Miracles, Transport Development Reaches New Heights.- Carrying on the Past and Opening up the Future: Comprehensive Transportation Enters the Era of Integrated Development.
£48.74
Springer Verlag, Singapore Recent Trends in Transportation Infrastructure,
Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE 2022) and emphasizes the understanding of transportation infrastructure projects being conceptualized, designed, and executed so as to bring the desired development in the focused area. It comprises case studies from the transportation sector, construction industries, consulting agencies, and academia. These studies present the bottlenecks experienced during the implementation of the projects, from their conceptualization to their execution and the corrective measures that were incorporated to finish the work. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in construction planning and technology, infrastructure engineering, highway engineering, traffic and transportation planning and systems.Table of ContentsAssessment of Optimum Rejuvenator Dosage for Maximizing the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in Hot Mix Recycling.- Development of shakedown criteria for prediction of permanent deformation characteristics of modified UGMs with THF steel slag.- Evaluation of the effect of the production process in quality parameters of Polymer Modified Performance Grade Binders: A Case Study.- Suitability of rejuvenator addition method for hot mix asphalt recycling.- Study on Estimation of Optimum Dosage of Warm Mix Additives for Production of Asphalt Mixtures.- Effect of Superplasticizer on Characteristics of Pervious Concrete.- Utilization of Industrial and Agricultural Wastes to enhance the properties of concrete- A Review.- Analysis of Internal Pore structure of Porous Asphalt Concrete Using X-ray Computed Tomography Images.- Industrial and Agro-based Wastes as Alternative Binders in Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements: A Comprehensive Review.- Successful Utilization of High Amount of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Material in Bituminous Pavements: Indian Case Study.- Study on Utilizing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Bituminous Concrete Wearing Course with PMB 70-10V as Binder Using Hot In-Plant Recycling Process.- Utilization of recycled concrete dust and lime as a binary blended filler in cold bitumen emulsion mix.- Impact of Mechanized Cold Mix Construction Method for Hilly Region Roads.- The Potential of Waste Cooking Oil as an Anti-Aging Additive in Asphalt Binder.
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