Highway and traffic engineering Books
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Advances in Road Infrastructure and Mobility:
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on recent advances in the planning, design, construction and management of new and existing roads with a particular focus on safety, sustainability and resilience. It discusses field experience through case studies and pilots presented by leading international subject-matter specialists. Chapters were selected from the 18th International Road Federation World Meeting & Exhibition, Dubai 2021. Table of Contents1. ITS & Smart Mobility Technologies1.1 Data & Information Technology1.2 Signal and Signal Systems1.3 Transportation Apps1.4 Mobility as a Service (MaaS)1.5 Response Planning1.6 ITS in Public Transport2. Equipping Roads for Autonomous Driving2.1 Deployment scenarios for CAVs2.2 City Street & Highway Design for CAVs2.3 Advances in Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Communications2.4 CAV Architecture & Standards3. Highway Engineering & Construction3.1 Geometrical Design3.2 Emerging Design & Construction Technologies3.3 Project Management Methods3.4 BIM & digitalization applications for Roads3.5 AI for Highway Design & Management3.6 Innovation in stakeholder communications3.7 Value Engineering3.8 Hydraulics & Hydrology4. Transportation Planning & Traffic Operations 4.1 Planning & Forecasting4.2 Transport and land use management4.3 Advanced Travel Demand Management4.4 Public Transport Programs4.5 Freight Planning & Logistics4.6 Rural road connectivity programs4.7 Traffic Forecasting4.8 First and last mile transport5. Innovations in Road Materials5.1 Long term Pavement Performance5.2 Innovations in Concrete Materials5.3 Innovations in Asphalt concrete5.4 Fiber-reinforced polymers5.5 Curing compounds5.6 Nano-materials in road projects5.7 Innovations in Quality Control5.8 Signage & Markings6. Bridges & Tunnels6.1 Girder bridges with superior structural performance6.2 Arch bridges, suspension, and cable-stayed bridges6.3 New Technologies in Accelerated Bridge Construction6.4 Advances in tunnelling construction6.5 Tunnel program delivery6.6 Safety in road tunnels6.7 Urban and micro tunnelling7. Environmental Management & Climate Resilience7.1 Weather-resilient transport infrastructure7.2 Natural Disaster Recovery7.3 GHG reduction strategies in the transport sector7.4 Energy-efficient Roads7.5 Circular Economy / Recycled and waste materials7.6 Noise avoidance & mitigation strategies7.7 Alternative propulsion energies7.8 Greening transport national strategies & case studies8. Safe Roads by Design8.1 Road Safety Leadership8.2 Road Risk Diagnosis8.3 Roadside Safety8.4 Crash Forecasting & Investigation8.5 Incident Management & Response Planning8.6 Safety on Rural / Low-volume roads8.7 Speed Management & Enforcement8.8 Vulnerable Road Users8.9 Vehicle Safety8.10 Emerging Traffic Safety Issues8.11 Security measures for the protection of infrastructure8.12 National & local road safety programs9. Asset Management & Maintenance9.1 Pavement & Bridge management systems9.2 Non-destructive testing9.3 Life cycle cost analysis9.4 Total cost of ownership9.5 Maintenance, repair & replacement9.6 Seasonal / Winter maintenance9.7 New approaches to performance delivery9.8 GIS Solutions for Road Management10. Road Financing & Procurement10.1 Road financing policy10.2 Innovations in transport PPPs10.3 Road Pricing for freight and passenger transport10.4 Procurement Strategies10.5 Electronic Road Tolling Solutions & Case Studies11. Parking Strategies & Policies11.1 Parking & Mobility Planning11.2 E-Charging & Parking11.3 Role of Parking in MaaS deployment11.4 New technologies & business models12. Transportation & Society12.1 Roads and society12.2 Quantifying the impacts of infrastructure investment12.3 Social return on investment12.4 Transport modes working together12.5 Best practices in transport governance12.6 Collaboration across borders12.7 Gender in Transport12.8 Accessible Transport (People of Determination)12.9 Policies supporting non-motorized mobility12.10 Managing Mobility in Megacities12.11 Preparing the next generation of transportation engineers
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG XXX Russian-Polish-Slovak Seminar Theoretical
Book SynopsisThis book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of civil, environmental and construction engineering, as presented by researchers and engineers at the XXX Annual Russian-Polish-Slovak Seminar Theoretical Foundation of Civil Engineering (RSP), held in September 2021. Co-organized by six universities from Russia, Poland and Slovakia, the event covered diverse topics such as structural mechanics; building structures; geodesy and geotechnics; transport and environmental issues in civil engineering. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Dynamic actions of a two-layer freely supported beam.- Chapter 2: Models of deformation of plates with double anisotropy.- Chapter 3: Parametric Study of Saw-cut Method.- Chapter 4: On the calculation of thin shells beyond the elastic limit.- Chapter 5: Homogenization in the problem of long-term loading of a layered elastic-creeping composite.- Chapter 6: Influence of the connectedness of thermoelastic fields on the stress-strain state of a circular rigidly fixed plate.- Chapter 7: Adhesive problem in the mechanics of materials.- Chapter 8: Asymptotic solution of elasticity problem in the vicinity of irregular boundary point.- Chapter 9:Mathematical modeling of the collapse form of the borehole walls.
£197.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Green Economy in the Transport Sector: A Case
Book SynopsisThis open access book is interdisciplinary and provides cross-sectoral and multi-dimensional exploration of sustainable development and transportation in South Africa. Drawing on work from different disciplines, the book contributes not only to academia but also seeks to inform urban and regional policy with the view of contributing to the national aspirations of South Africa as espoused in the National Development Plan (NDP), 2030, National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF) Draft (2019), National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCASS) Draft (2019), Green Transport Strategy for South Africa (2018–2050), and National Transportation Plan (NATMAP), 2050. Adopting a multi-dimensional assessment, the book provides a background for co-production concerning climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in the Global South. The book contributes in its analysis of the institutional and legislative framework that relates to the climate change, skills and knowledge transfer, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa, as these are responsible for the evolution of the green economy and transport sector in the country. The connections among different sectors and issues such as environment, transport modes, technology innovation, vehicle management and emission control, skills and knowledge transfer, legislative and policy framework, and the wider objectives of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially goals 11 to 13. The success stories relating to climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa are identified together with the best possible practices that may inform better environmental, urban and regional planning, policy, practice, and management.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Environment, climate change and the green economy.- 3. Transport modes and the green economy.- 4. Technology innovations in green transport.- 5. Vehicle management and emission control and maintenance.- 6. Skills and knowledge transfer for transitioning into the green economy.- 7. Regulatory frameworks, policies, norms and standards.- 8. Conclusion.
£40.49
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Green Economy in the Transport Sector: A Case
Book SynopsisThis open access book is interdisciplinary and provides cross-sectoral and multi-dimensional exploration of sustainable development and transportation in South Africa. Drawing on work from different disciplines, the book contributes not only to academia but also seeks to inform urban and regional policy with the view of contributing to the national aspirations of South Africa as espoused in the National Development Plan (NDP), 2030, National Spatial Development Framework (NSDF) Draft (2019), National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCASS) Draft (2019), Green Transport Strategy for South Africa (2018–2050), and National Transportation Plan (NATMAP), 2050. Adopting a multi-dimensional assessment, the book provides a background for co-production concerning climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in the Global South. The book contributes in its analysis of the institutional and legislative framework that relates to the climate change, skills and knowledge transfer, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa, as these are responsible for the evolution of the green economy and transport sector in the country. The connections among different sectors and issues such as environment, transport modes, technology innovation, vehicle management and emission control, skills and knowledge transfer, legislative and policy framework, and the wider objectives of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially goals 11 to 13. The success stories relating to climate change, sustainable development, and transportation in South Africa are identified together with the best possible practices that may inform better environmental, urban and regional planning, policy, practice, and management.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Environment, climate change and the green economy.- 3. Transport modes and the green economy.- 4. Technology innovations in green transport.- 5. Vehicle management and emission control and maintenance.- 6. Skills and knowledge transfer for transitioning into the green economy.- 7. Regulatory frameworks, policies, norms and standards.- 8. Conclusion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Engineered Cementitious Composites for
Book SynopsisThis book describes the development of an innovative solution for electrified roadway pavements based on engineered cementitious composites, which are exhibiting an extreme tensile strain capacity that is much higher than conventional concrete. This enables the pavement to work without steel reinforcement and to embed a dynamic wireless power transfer technology for charging electric vehicles. At first, the book presents a modified performance-driven design approach to improve the composites to achieve the optimum pavement design in terms of functional and structural performance. It shows that the modified composites can be used to fulfil the safety and comfort factors without neglecting the characteristics of conventional ones. Further, 3D finite element and fluid dynamics models are used to analyse the pavement properties. The validated models can predict the functional performance, including skid resistance, surface water drainage, and noise. In the remaining part of the thesis, an environmentally-friendly photocatalytic function for pavement made of engineered cementitious composites is investigated. In turn, a multi-criteria design analysis is proposed to identify the optimum functional performance of the pavements. All in all, this book reports on a comprehensive approach to design, analyse and optimize engineered cementitious composites for electrified road pavement application. A special emphasis is given on applications in Singapore and other tropical megacities.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Electro-mobility solution towards the ultimate public transport system with a case study of Singapore.- State of the Art: Engineered Cementitious Composites Precast Ultra-Thin Whitetopping (ECC-PUTW).- State of the Art: Functional Performance of Pavement.- Multi Criteria Decision Analysis on the Functional Performance of Pavement.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Energy-Efficient and Semi-automated Truck
Book SynopsisThis open access book presents research and evaluation results of the Austrian flagship project “Connecting Austria,” illustrating the wide range of research needs and questions that arise when semi-automated truck platooning is deployed in Austria. The work presented is introduced in the context of work in similar research areas around the world. This interdisciplinary research effort considers aspects of engineering, road-vehicle and infrastructure technologies, traffic management and optimization, traffic safety, and psychology, as well as potential economic effects. The book’s broad perspective means that readers interested in current and state-of-the-art methods and techniques for the realization of semi-automated driving and with either an engineering background or with a less technical background gain a comprehensive picture of this important subject. The contributors address many questions such as: Which maneuvers does a platoon typically have to carry out, and how? How can platoons be integrated seamlessly in the traffic flow without becoming an obstacle to individual road users? What trade-offs between system information (sensors, communication effort, etc.) and efficiency are realistic? How can intersections be passed by a platoon in an intelligent fashion? Consideration of diverse disciplines and highlighting their meaning for semi-automated truck platooning, together with the highlighting of necessary research and evaluation patterns to address such a broad task scientifically, makes Energy-Efficient and Semi-automated Truck Platooning a unique contribution with methods that can be extended and adapted beyond the geographical area of the research reported.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction & Research Approach.- Research Need: An Overview on Project “Connecting Austria”.- Platooning Around the World.- Research Design & Evaluation Strategies.- Truck Platooning Requirements Analysis.- Part II: Methodology.- Computation Fluid Dynamics Assessment of Truck Platoons.- Simulation of Platoon Dynamics, Optimization & Traffic Effects.- Platoon Control Concepts.- Part III: Simulations, Tests and Demonstrations.- ZalaZone.- Scenario-Based Simulation Studies on Platooning Effects in Traffic.- Fuel Efficiency.- Traffic Measurement for the Intersection Case in Hallein, Austria.- Part IV: Analysis of Results.- Requirements for Truck Platooning from a Road Safety Perspective.- Energy, Fuel & Traffic Efficiency of Platooning.- Business Models, Economy & Innovation.- Truck Drives.- How Platooning Research Enhances the European Innovation System – Even Without Electronically-Coupled Trucks on the Road.- Discussion.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Crowd Management: Managing Crowds
Book SynopsisThis book will guide you in a simple and illustrative way through all aspects related to crowd behaviour, including sociological theories, methods of crowd control, people detection and tracking, and crowd simulation and prediction, while examining previous accidents to learn from the past. Crowds are a constant presence in most cities around the globe and mass gatherings are attracting an increasing number of people. While experience can help manage large crowds and plan mass events, knowledge on crowd behaviour is fundamental for successfully dealing with unexpected situations, improving current practices and implementing state-of-the-art technologies in management strategies. After letting people laugh about the controversy on colliding pedestrians, with this book, two of the Ig Nobel laureates on pedestrian traffic will make you think (and learn) presenting through a collaborative approach, combining theoretical with practical advice, the science behind crowd dynamics and the importance it plays in our increasingly urbanized society. Fundamental aspects related to crowd management are presented using simple concepts requiring little or no knowledge of mathematics or engineering. Professionals involved in pedestrian traffic, as well as students and researchers entering the field of crowd dynamics, will find this book a useful interdisciplinary introduction on the subject, exploring both fundamental background information and more specific topics related to crowd management.Table of Contents1. Crowd Management and its Definition.- 2. Crowd Properties and Characteristics.- 3. Crowd Incidents and their Analysis.- 4. Risk Assessment.- 5. Pedestrian and Crowd Sensing.- 6. Crowd Simulators: Computational Methods, Product Selection, and Visualization.- 7. Crowd Control Methods: Established and Future Practices.- 8. Planning.- 9. Conclusion: Seven Knows.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Crowd Management: Managing Crowds
Book SynopsisThis book will guide you in a simple and illustrative way through all aspects related to crowd behaviour, including sociological theories, methods of crowd control, people detection and tracking, and crowd simulation and prediction, while examining previous accidents to learn from the past. Crowds are a constant presence in most cities around the globe and mass gatherings are attracting an increasing number of people. While experience can help manage large crowds and plan mass events, knowledge on crowd behaviour is fundamental for successfully dealing with unexpected situations, improving current practices and implementing state-of-the-art technologies in management strategies. After letting people laugh about the controversy on colliding pedestrians, with this book, two of the Ig Nobel laureates on pedestrian traffic will make you think (and learn) presenting through a collaborative approach, combining theoretical with practical advice, the science behind crowd dynamics and the importance it plays in our increasingly urbanized society. Fundamental aspects related to crowd management are presented using simple concepts requiring little or no knowledge of mathematics or engineering. Professionals involved in pedestrian traffic, as well as students and researchers entering the field of crowd dynamics, will find this book a useful interdisciplinary introduction on the subject, exploring both fundamental background information and more specific topics related to crowd management.Table of Contents1. Crowd Management and its Definition.- 2. Crowd Properties and Characteristics.- 3. Crowd Incidents and their Analysis.- 4. Risk Assessment.- 5. Pedestrian and Crowd Sensing.- 6. Crowd Simulators: Computational Methods, Product Selection, and Visualization.- 7. Crowd Control Methods: Established and Future Practices.- 8. Planning.- 9. Conclusion: Seven Knows.
£71.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Present Approach to Traffic Flow Theory and
Book SynopsisThis book presents many valuable tips for making decisions related to traffic flow in the 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 solutions to the problems of contemporary transport networks and systems. 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 evaluation of BEV and FCHEV electric vehicles in the creation of a sustainable transport systems, development of ecological public transport on the example of selected cities, impact of drivers' waiting time on the gap acceptance at median, uncontrolled T-intersections). In turn, due to a new approach to theoretical models (including, inter alia, the application of genetic algorithms for the planning of urban rail transportation system, comprehensive estimate of life cycle costs of new technical systems using reliability verification algorithm, application and comparison of machine learning algorithms in traffic signals prediction), the publication also interests scientists and researchers carrying out research in this area.
£151.99
Springer Nature Switzerland AG TRANSBALTICA XII: Transportation Science and
Book SynopsisThis book reports on innovative research and developments in the broad field of transportation. It covers solutions relating to intelligent vehicles and infrastructure, energy and combustion management, vehicle dynamics and control, as well as research on human factors, logistics and security. Contributions are based on peer-reviewed papers presented at the 12th international scientific conference "Transbaltica: Transportation Science and Technology", held virtually from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania, on September 16-17, 2021. All in all, this book offers extensive information on modern transport systems, with a good balance of theory and practice. Table of ContentsStudy of Air Flow around a Moving Vehicle as a Source of Energy.- Methodology for Determination Coefficients Values of the Proposed Rheological Model for the Tire Tread.- Development of an Innovative Technical Solution to Improve the Efficiency of Rolling Stock Friction Brake Elements Operation.- 3D Simulation and Analysis of the Course of a Bus / Train Accident at a Railway Crossing.- Optimization of a Trestle Weight of an Operating Hydraulic Jack Used During Wagons Repairing.- Investigation of Dynamic Behaviour of an Overhead Crane Using Multivariant Calculations.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG International Scientific Siberian Transport Forum
Book SynopsisThis book presents innovations in the field of high-speed rail technology, hyperloop transportation technologies and Maglev system, information and communication technology (ICT) for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), multimodal transportation, sustainable freight transportation, and others.The papers presented in the book are proceedings of the annual scientific forum “TransSiberia”, which is the foremost Russian transport event that focuses on innovations in rail transport. The book also presents research in the field of railway engineering, health monitoring, inspection, NDT&E, and signal processing. Developments in the field of decarbonization of railway transport and new types of fuel as an alternative to electrification are proposed.The issues of sustainable operation and maintenance of railway systems and sustainable freight transportation, such as digitalization and AI technologies for sustainable asset management, operation, and maintenance of railway systems, have received a lot of research attention.The book serves as a medium for railroad academia and industry to exchange new ideas and share the latest achievements, as well as to continue supporting the productivity of the transport industry in a sustainable manner.
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Springer International Publishing AG Advances in Architecture, Engineering and
Book SynopsisThis book summarizes the latest studies regarding innovation in urban design and planning. It shares many tips and insights about sustainable solutions for the issues facing transport systems, innovative digital technologies, and ICT trends. The book touches upon the need to integrate the three fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology that have become indispensable. This is intended to respond to the increasing human needs and population growth in cities on one hand and to develop a holistic approach that helps overcome challenges to sustainability and environment management on the other hand. With the power of engineering in practice, problems of design and development once considered too complex to be dealt with other than empirically, intuitively, or by trial and error, are now becoming more solvable and applicable. This book offers strategies and solutions that enable designers to bring together knowledge in the fields of architecture, engineering, and technology to overcome challenges facing in modern times.Table of ContentsIntegrated Design Concept for Identifiable Commercial Heritage Tourism in Tunjungan District of Surabaya City.- Environmental product declarations for building materials: advantages, limits, developments.- Public-private partnerships in Romanian new urban developments - a potential valuable instrument in the privatization era.- Interaction of prehistoric heritage with today's landscape: the case study of Arslantepe Mound (Malatya/TURKEY).- HygroMorphs: Exploring Morphologies of Architectural Adaptive Systems using Hygroscopic Properties of Wood.- Analyzing Public Transport System in Twin Cities of Rawalpindi/Islamabad.- Assessing the environmental aspects of road network resiliency.
£179.99
Springer International Publishing AG Smart Technologies in Urban Engineering:
Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive review of smart technologies and perspectives on their application in urban engineering. It covers a wide range of applications, from transport and energy management to digital manufacturing, smart city, environment, and sustainable development, providing readers with new ideas for future research and collaborations. This book presents select papers from the International Conference on Smart Technologies in Urban Engineering (STUE-2022), held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 9–11, 2022. All the contributions offer plenty of valuable information and would be of great benefit to the experience exchange among scientists in urban engineering.
£170.99
Springer International Publishing AG Urban and Transit Planning: City Planning:
Book SynopsisThis book represents a compilation of research in sustainable architecture and planning. Its main focus is offering strategies and solutions that help reducing of the negative impacts of buildings on the environment and emphasizing the suitable management of available resources. By tackling the topic of sustainability from a historical perspective and also as a vision for the future, the book in hands provides new horizons for engineers, urban planners and environmentalists interested in the optimization of resources, space development, and the ecosystem as a whole to address the complex unresolved problems our cities are facing. This book is a culmination of selected research papers from IEREK’s sixth edition of the International Conference on Urban Planning & Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) held online in collaboration with the University of Florence, Italy (2021) and the first edition of the International Conference on Circular Economy for Sustainable Development (CESD) held online in collaboration with the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy (2021).Table of ContentsTowards adaptive planning of urban spaces in the context of a new agile urbanism.- A Study of Urban Size Control in the Japanese Understanding of Garden Cities in the Early 1900s.- Energy Efficiency and Building's Envelope: An Integrated Approach to High-Performance Architecture.- Mapping Social Cohesion and Identity in Intercultural Public Spaces: The Case of Germantown.- The Power of Long-Term Residents in Consensus Building for Reconstruction of the Housing Complex area: Case study on Tama City, Tokyo.- Urban regeneration through Climate Adaptive Design for the Mediterranean area.- Understanding Place Attachment Process Through Instagram Narratives and Imagery of Historic Urban Places.- Future Study of Regional Spatial Structure in Iran (Horizon 2040).- Istanbul: The Ecology, Nature and Disasters Designing Future Cities With Innovative Housing Projects.- City-effect: new centralities in post-pandemic regional metropolis Pescara-Chieti.- Compactness as a Condition, Compaction as an Ambition - Potentials and Pitfalls of an Interdisciplinary Global Debate on the Compact City.
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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.
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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
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Springer International Publishing AG Integrated Electronic Payment Technologies for
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the use of existing and emerging electronic payment technologies within a smart city in the context of the clear and proven value these systems have demonstrated in improving transportation. It addresses such question as How does the toll gantry work? How does it read the transponder tag and deduct the correct amount? How do cities harness the transaction data from mass transit to better meet the demand during peak hours? What can city planners do to make trip scheduling and payments seamless, so commuters can go from park-and-ride to mass transit to ride-share with a single payment platform? The volume is technical in nature and describes solid technical solutions to engineers and planners associated with smart cities initiatives. It is specifically designed to support smart city designers and engineers as they develop strategies that incorporate the latest payment system technologies. It will also be of value to private sector payment systems solution providers looking to deliver their products and services to smart cities. In addition, the book supplements technical perspectives with guidance on planning and implementation. For example, it defines procurement approaches for emerging technologies such as crypto currencies and block chain. Rounding out technical detail with advice on policy and the organizational framework required to underpin the technologies, the book delivers practical support to smart city technical practitioners. It further stands as an appropriate text for university courses associated with smart city planning, operations, and urban analytics. This book explores these questions and provides answers that a typical transportation planner can follow. It covers technology topics such as RFID (Radio Frequency ID), ETC (Electronic Toll collection), and ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition). The book also delves into how contactless payment (Near-Field) technologies can be used in a smart city. Blockchain is introduced as a platform that is suitable for solving the problem of payment segregation and shows how the entities in a smart city can work together to provide a seamless payment solution for riders across different modes of transport. The book also covers some theoretical concepts of congestion pricing which students at the university level can apply to city planning projects and research into smart cities. Several examples of US-based and international smart city implementations are provided in the closing chapters which demonstrate new, innovative smart city techniques for the transportation planner.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to Smart Cities Chapter 2 Payment Technologies in the Smart City Context Chapter 3 Electronic Toll Collections and Smart City Payments Chapter 4 Smart City Implementation Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 5 Smart City Innovations in integrated Payment Technologies Chapter 6 The use of integrated payment technologies in smart city transportation pricing strategies Chapter 7 How analytics can be used to guide smart city strategies Chapter 8 Practical application of smart city strategies Chapter 9 Blockchain and Digital Currency Chapter 10 Implementing digital payments in Smart Cities Chapter 11 National and International Smart City Applications Chapter 12 Summary
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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
Park Books Traffic Space is Public Space: A Handbook for
Book SynopsisPublic space is an essence of urban life, of a city's living quality. The (re-) transformation of space today used by the dense traffic prevalent in urban areas into truly public space is a highly effective way to increase its quality and quantity in cities of all sizes and larger metropolitan areas. The starting point of any such increase is to ensure a better balance between the various uses of space: more room for pause and the slow traffic of pedestrians and cyclists, less for handling of goods and the faster, passive mobility by car. Traditional planning principles in urban and traffic design will no longer do; new approaches and instruments are required. This new book introduces to the reader these approaches and instruments, affecting the actual design as well as the planning process, as creative strategies rather than as a rigid set of rules. It is about networking, co-production, involving local businesses, co-usage of space, circular metabolism, and an appropriate aesthetic. Using inspiring reference projects as well as their own work, architects and urban designers Stefan Bendiks und Aglaée Degros offer a forward-looking insight into how traffic space can become much needed public space. Text in English and German.
£28.00
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.
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Springer International Publishing AG Sustainable Automotive Technologies 2014:
Book SynopsisThis volume collects the research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Sustainable Automotive Technologies (ICSAT), Gothenburg, 2014. The topical focus lies on latest advances in vehicle technology related to sustainable mobility. ICSAT is the core and state-of-the-art conference in the field of new technologies for transportation. Research contributions from the US, Australia, Europe and Asia illustrate the pivotal role of the conference. The book provides an excellent overview of R&D activities at OEMs as well as in leading universities and laboratories.Table of ContentsRange Extender Engines for Vehicles with Electrical Propulsion.- Costs and Willingness-to-Pay for Electric Vehicles.- Gasoline Combustion System Development for Volvo Cars All-New Engine Family.- Use of late IVC and EGR to enhance Diesel engine optimization.- Numerical and Experimental Study of Stratified Turbulent Combustion in a Spray-Guided Gasoline Direct Injection Engine.- Ignition delay, lift-off and soot luminescence in Diesel-ethanol spray combustion.- Lean Upgrade of Aftertreatment Systems to Euro6b Compliance.- Delivery Evaluation Of High Pressure Natural Gas Fuel Injection.
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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.
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Peter Lang AG The Human Element in Container Shipping
Book SynopsisThe shipping industry is run by people and for people. Thus, the main element in shipping is the «human element» – the mariners at all levels. Since the human element aboard vessels – being in and coping with a very special environment – is the crucial point of every transport chain, it is important to take a closer look at maritime human resource management issues which are scarcely tackled in scientific literature. This book deals with topics such as the criminalization of seafarers, piracy as part of shipping companies’ risk management, corporate social responsibility and human error in shipping.Table of ContentsContents: Maria Progoulaki: The choice of seafaring profession – Susanne Neumann/Thomas Pawlik: Corporate Social Responsibility and Employer Branding – Runa Jörgens: Demands on Ship Officers according to the STCW Convention and Maritime Crew Resource Management as a future challenge for shipping – Enrico Lobrigo: Cross-cultural management for seafarers – Cecilia Österman: Performance influencing factors in maritime operations – Katrin Ewert: Human Error in Shipping – Henning Jessen: Criminalization of Seafarers in the Event of Maritime Accidents and Ship-Source Environmental Pollution - The Necessity for Fair Treatment – Lisa L. Froholdt: Pirate negotiation communication - Whose risk? Whose responsibility? A study of a company’s crisis communication response strategies to psychological stress in an authentic pirate hijacking situation – Corinna Onnen: If work changes to leisure time and free time becomes work.
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Peter Lang AG Dryports – Local Solutions for Global Transport
Book SynopsisGlobal trade will increase over the coming years asking for solutions to cope with growing amounts of transported goods. Dryports can optimise the distribution of goods by accelerating transport flows, optimising logistics chains and improving the coordination of traffic infrastructures. The study presented in this book describes how and under what conditions dryports work efficiently as a complementary partner for seaports and as an option for future-oriented and sustainable logistics. The authors identify similarities and differences across four cases at: Bremen/Bremerhaven-Germany, Felixstowe-UK, Gothenburg/Falköping-Sweden, and Zeebrugge-Belgium and suggest under which conditions dryports have a good chance to succeed. The main conclusion is that spatial relief and environmental concerns in implementing and running a dryport do matter but, at the end of the day, competition and governance decide.Table of ContentsContents: Dimensions of the dryport concept: Spatial and environmental relief – Integration into the logistics chain – The functional dimension of the dryport concept – Enhancing the seaport’s competitive position – Governance issues – Case Studies: Bremen - Goteborg - Felixstowe - Zeebrugge – Conditions and prospects for successful dryport development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Grundkurs Leistungselektronik: Bauelemente,
Book SynopsisDieses Lehrbuch gibt eine verständliche Einführung in die Leistungselektronik. Aufbau und Wirkungsweise fremd-, last- und selbstgeführter Schaltungen werden vorgestellt. Steuerverfahren, Schalt- und Modulationsfunktionen werden behandelt. Komplexe Sachverhalte werden auf einfache Modelle reduziert. Funktionen werden mit einem geringen mathematischen Aufwand beschrieben. In der zehnten Auflage wurde in Kapitel 9 die Beschreibung der HGÜ-Technik erweitert. In Kapitel 19 werden nun Energieversorgungsnetze einbezogen. Der Themenkomplex der elektrischen Fahrzeugantriebe bildet jetzt ein eigenes Kapitel.Table of ContentsGrundlagen.- Dioden.- Transistoren.- Thyristoren.- Aufbau- und Verbindungstechnik.- Wärme-Management.- Wechselstromschaltungen.- Drehstromschaltungen.- Netzrückwirkungen.- Schwingkreiswechselrichter.- Maschinen-Stromrichter-Systeme.- Selbstgeführte Stromrichter mit Strom- und Spannungszwischenkreis.- Steuer- und Modulationsverfahren.- Raumzeigerdarstellung.- Frequenzumrichter.- Gleichspannungswandler.- Schaltnetzteile.- LLC.- Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit.- Stromversorgung.- FACTS.- Fahrzeugantriebe.- Bordnetze.- Energiespeicher.- HGÜ.- Energieversorgungsnetze.- Energieeffizienz.
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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.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Schiffsbetriebstechnik
Book SynopsisDieses Lehrbuch stellt in prägnanter und verständlicher Form alle wesentlichen Aspekte dar, die zum Betrieb eines Schiffes gehören. Dazu gehören Grundlagen der Schwimmfähigkeit und Antriebstechnik, Schiffssicherheit, Arbeitssicherheit und Umweltschutz an Bord sowie wichtige Hilfseinrichtungen. Anhand zahlreicher Beispiele werden diese Aspekte genauer erklärt. Das Buch wendet sich an Schiffstechniker*innen im Studium, an Bord und in Reedereien als auch an Konstruierende in der Werft. Die aktuelle Auflage wurde u. a. in Bezug auf die "Rechtlichen Grundlagen" überarbeitet und aktualisiert sowie um das Kapitel "Werkstoffkunde und Werkstoffprüfung" ergänzt.Table of ContentsPhysikalische Grundlagen.- Tätigkeitsbild des Schiffsbetriebstechnikers.- Regelwerke.- Schiffskörper, Tauwerk, Aufbauten, Ankergeschirr, Korrosionsschutz und Decksbeläge.- Antriebsanlagen.- Schiffsbetriebsanlagen/Hilfssysteme.- Bordstromversorgung und elektrische Schaltungsbeispiele.- Arbeitsschutz und Schiffssicherheit, Brandschutz.- Umweltschutz in der Seeschifffahrt.- Werkstoffkunde und Werkstoffprüfung.
£28.49
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.
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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
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Fahrradpiktogramme Auf Der Fahrbahn
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Springer Vieweg Schiffsbetriebstechnik
Book Synopsis- Physikalische Grundlagen.- Tätigkeitsbild des Schiffsbetriebstechnikers.- Regelwerke.- Schiffskörper, Tauwerk, Aufbauten, Ankergeschirr, Korrosionsschutz und Decksbeläge.- Antriebsanlagen.- Schiffsbetriebsanlagen/Hilfssysteme.- Bordstromversorgung und elektrische Schaltungsbeispiele.- Arbeitsschutz und Schiffssicherheit, Brandschutz.-Umweltschutz in der Seeschifffahrt.- Werkstoffkunde und Werkstoffprüfung.
£42.74
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
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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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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Redefining Traffic: How Ai Leads The Change
Book SynopsisAdvances in Artificial intelligence (AI) have redefined research and development in many areas, particularly in the direction of engineering research, application of machine learning, and the use of deep learning in many aspects of engineering research.This book looks at the impact of AI and how it has transformed transportation in the form of Smart Traffic Management Systems in a world of unmanned systems and autonomous machines. The book explores the problems faced in air, sea and land transport and traffic. It looks into Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), autonomous and remotely-operated ships, intelligent port management systems, and modern urban railway systems.Redefining Traffic is a reference book for researchers, engineers, and technical personnel specializing in intelligent traffic, artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It can also be used as a study guide for advanced undergraduates interested in AI, vehicle engineering, automation, and computing.
£85.50
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.
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