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Law and Regulation of Air Cargo (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Ruwantissa Abeyratne Law and Regulation of Air Cargo (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Ruwantissa Abeyratne
R3,119 Discovery Miles 31 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the legal and regulatory aspects of the complex air cargo sector, discussing in detail the general principles of the carriage of air cargo; artificial intelligence and air cargo; facilitation; carriage of hazardous goods; human remains; and animals, as well as cargo security; price fixing and anti competitive conduct in air cargo operations; liability issues; the air cargo supply chain and contract of carriage. It also discusses related achievements of the International Civil Aviation Organization; the International Air Transport Association and Airports Council International. The value of goods carried by airlines represents 7.4% of the global Gross Domestic Product. While cargo carried by air accounts for less than 1% of global cargo carriage, airlines carry 35% of the value of world trade, making this industry highly valuable and efficient, and the most reliable way to transport goods throughout the world. On average, airlines transport 52 million metric tons of goods per annum, worth an equivalent of $6.8 trillion, i.e. $18.6 billion worth of goods daily.

Transport Systems and Delivery of Cargo on East-West Routes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018):... Transport Systems and Delivery of Cargo on East-West Routes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Aleksander Sladkowski
R4,388 Discovery Miles 43 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses the problems of delivering goods from East and South-East Asia to Europe, presenting the regional transport problems experienced in Italy, Slovakia, Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Poland. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is devoted to the analysis of various issues in global logistics and regional transport, which operate in transport corridors. The second part of the book focuses on solutions to some of the technical and informatics problems related to the organization of transportation along the East-West routes. Intended primarily for professionals involved in various aspects of cargo delivery along the East-West routes, the book is also useful for manufacturers, technical staff at logistics companies, managers, students of transport-related subjects, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in the current state of transport in different countries.

8th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Product Management (EPPM 2017) - Proceedings (Paperback, Softcover... 8th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Product Management (EPPM 2017) - Proceedings (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Sumer Sahin
R4,368 Discovery Miles 43 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Product Management (EPPM 2017), highlighting the importance of engineering, project and product management in a region of the world that is in need of transformation and rebuilding. The aim of the conference was to bring together the greatest minds in engineering and management and offer them a platform to share their innovative, and potentially transformational, findings. The proceedings are comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and advanced in their approach with an appeal not only for academicians and university students but also for professionals in various engineering fields, especially construction, manufacturing and production.

New Research Trends in Transport Sustainability and Innovation - TranSopot 2017 Conference (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... New Research Trends in Transport Sustainability and Innovation - TranSopot 2017 Conference (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Michal Suchanek
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This proceedings volume examines the effects of transport on socio-economic development including innovation, public health and cultural behavior. Featuring contributions presented at the 2017 TranSopot Conference in Sopot, Poland, the enclosed papers are divided to provide emerging research in transport sustainability, innovation, structure, and in municipal transport economics. Collectively, the contributions provide not only the theoretical background for transport analysis but also empirical data and practical applications. Researchers in the transport sector strive to explore the nuances of various aspects of transport economics, which are connected on many levels. The sustainability of transport fits into a wide perspective of the sustainable economy. It treats the activities of individuals, companies and local, regional and national governments as means of achieving economic and social ends. Conversely, transport sustainability has a certain burden on society as it may generate external costs in the form of congestion, pollution and negative health effects. Many of these adverse effects might be counteracted by transport innovations, both the technical ones and the organizational ones. These innovations, while their main goal might be to increase the efficiency of the transport entities, should also fit into the desirable trend of responsible economic design thinking. These general ideas of transport research naturally have to influence the research in various branches of transport ranging from the road transport to railway. Lastly, there is the municipal transport, in which goals of different stakeholders are often contradictory which leads to highly complicated decision problems. Featuring case examples on topics as bike sharing, green travel, compact cars, freight transport and electric cars, this book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, policy makers and students in the fields of transport economics, innovation, and sustainability.

Proceedings of the Scientific-Practical Conference "Research and Development - 2016" (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Proceedings of the Scientific-Practical Conference "Research and Development - 2016" (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
K. V. Anisimov, A. V. Dub, S. K. Kolpakov, A. V. Lisitsa, A. N. Petrov, …
R1,777 Discovery Miles 17 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This open access book relates to the III Annual Conference hosted by The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation in December 2016. This event has summarized, analyzed and discussed the interim results, academic outputs and scientific achievements of the Russian Federal Targeted Programme "Research and Development in Priority Areas of Development of the Russian Scientific and Technological Complex for 2014-2020." It contains 75 selected papers from 6 areas considered priority by the Federal Targeted Programme: computer science, ecology & environment sciences; energy and energy efficiency; lifesciences; nanoscience & nanotechnology and transport & communications. The chapters report the results of the 3-years research projects supported by the Programme and finalized in 2016.

Multidisciplinary Design of Sharing Services (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Maurizio Bruglieri Multidisciplinary Design of Sharing Services (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Maurizio Bruglieri
R2,628 Discovery Miles 26 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores all aspects of the sharing economy, pursuing a multidisciplinary approach encompassing Service Design, Spatial Design, Sociology, Economics, Law, and Transport and Operations Research. The book develops a unified vision of sharing services, and pinpoints the most important new challenges. The first, more theoretical part covers general topics from the perspectives of experts in the respective disciplines. Among the subjects addressed are the role of the user in co-design and co-production; impacts of sharing services on cities, communities, and private spaces; individual rewarding and social outcomes; regulatory issues; and the scope for improving the efficiency of design, management, and analysis of sharing services. In turn, the second part of the book presents a selection of case studies of specific sharing services, in which many of the concepts described in the first part are put into practice. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of sharing services and of the hidden problems that may arise. Key factors responsible for the success (or failure) of sharing services are identified by analyzing some of the best (and worst) practices. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable guide for researchers and for all stakeholders in the sharing economy, including startup founders and local administrators.

Introduction to Queueing Networks - Theory   Practice (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): J. MacGregor... Introduction to Queueing Networks - Theory Practice (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
J. MacGregor Smith
R3,451 Discovery Miles 34 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book examines the performance and optimization of systems where queueing and congestion are important constructs. Both finite and infinite queueing systems are examined. Many examples and case studies are utilized to indicate the breadth and depth of the queueing systems and their range of applicability. Blocking of these processes is very important and the book shows how to deal with this problem in an effective way and not only compute the performance measures of throughput, cycle times, and WIP but also to optimize the resources within these systems. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduate, graduate, and professionals and academics interested in network design, queueing performance models and their optimization. It assumes that the audience is fairly sophisticated in their mathematical understanding, although the explanations of the topics within the book are fairly detailed.

Roadside Video Data Analysis - Deep Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Brijesh Verma, Ligang... Roadside Video Data Analysis - Deep Learning (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Brijesh Verma, Ligang Zhang, David Stockwell
R3,365 Discovery Miles 33 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book highlights the methods and applications for roadside video data analysis, with a particular focus on the use of deep learning to solve roadside video data segmentation and classification problems. It describes system architectures and methodologies that are specifically built upon learning concepts for roadside video data processing, and offers a detailed analysis of the segmentation, feature extraction and classification processes. Lastly, it demonstrates the applications of roadside video data analysis including scene labelling, roadside vegetation classification and vegetation biomass estimation in fire risk assessment.

Law, Engineering, and the American Right-of-Way - Imagining a More Just Street (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Law, Engineering, and the American Right-of-Way - Imagining a More Just Street (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
David Prytherch
R2,628 Discovery Miles 26 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the geography of the everyday roadway and contemplates how regulation and design shape our streets. People may question the hegemony of cars, but reimagining public streets is a major conceptual and technical challenge. Drawing from "new mobilities" and transport studies, Prytherch addresses how streets are structured by policy standards; what it means to have a right to the street; and how a more just street would look-in both theory and practice. He summarizes key traffic statutes, case laws, and engineering manuals, and interprets these in relation to mobility rights and justice. At its core, the book moves beyond criticism to highlight emerging movements which aim to develop more complete and livable streets for everyone.

Train Operation in Emergencies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Limin Jia, Xuelei Meng, Yong Qin Train Operation in Emergencies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Limin Jia, Xuelei Meng, Yong Qin
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the latest findings on train operation theories and methods in the context of emergencies. It examines and assesses a range of aspects-including the definition of a railway emergency, transport organization modes in emergencies, calculating railway transport capacity in emergencies, line planning in emergencies, train re-pathing in emergencies and train re-scheduling in emergencies-that are urgently needed in the railway transportation field, which faces the serious challenge of dealing with emergencies worldwide. The book highlights the latest research results in an integrated and systematic way, and the methodology presented is oriented on real-world problems, allowing it to be used not only directly in railway operational management, but also as the point of departure for further applications or theoretical research. As such, the book will be of considerable interest to graduate students and researchers in the field of traffic and transportation engineering.>

Sustainable Solutions for Railways and Transportation Engineering - Proceedings of the 2nd GeoMEast International Congress and... Sustainable Solutions for Railways and Transportation Engineering - Proceedings of the 2nd GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2018 - The Official International Congress of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE) (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Sherif El-Badawy, Jan Valentin
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume brings together scientific experts in different areas that contribute to the railway track and transportation engineering challenges, evaluate the state-of-the-art, identify the shortcomings and opportunities for research and promote the interaction with the industry. In particular, scientific topics that are addressed in this volume include railway ballasted track degradation/settlement problems and stabilization/reinforcement technologies, switches and crossings and related derailments causes, train-induced vibrations and mitigation measures, operations, management and performance of ground transportation, and traffic congestion and safety procedures. The volume is based on the best contributions to the 2nd GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2018 - The official international congress of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE).

Breakdown in Traffic Networks - Fundamentals of Transportation Science (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Breakdown in Traffic Networks - Fundamentals of Transportation Science (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Boris S. Kerner
R5,199 Discovery Miles 51 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a detailed investigation of breakdowns in traffic and transportation networks. It shows empirically that transitions from free flow to so-called synchronized flow, initiated by local disturbances at network bottlenecks, display a nucleation-type behavior: while small disturbances in free flow decay, larger ones grow further and lead to breakdowns at the bottlenecks. Further, it discusses in detail the significance of this nucleation effect for traffic and transportation theories, and the consequences this has for future automatic driving, traffic control, dynamic traffic assignment, and optimization in traffic and transportation networks. Starting from a large volume of field traffic data collected from various sources obtained solely through measurements in real world traffic, the author develops his insights, with an emphasis less on reviewing existing methodologies, models and theories, and more on providing a detailed analysis of empirical traffic data and drawing consequences regarding the minimum requirements for any traffic and transportation theories to be valid. The book - proves the empirical nucleation nature of traffic breakdown in networks - discusses the origin of the failure of classical traffic and transportation theories - shows that the three-phase theory is incommensurable with the classical traffic theories, and - explains why current state-of-the art dynamic traffic assignments tend to provoke heavy traffic congestion, making it a valuable reference resource for a wide audience of scientists and postgraduate students interested in the fundamental understanding of empirical traffic phenomena and related data-driven phenomenology, as well as for practitioners working in the fields of traffic and transportation engineering.

Congestion - Rationalising Automobility in the Face of Climate Change (Hardcover, New edition): Laura Bang Lindegaard Congestion - Rationalising Automobility in the Face of Climate Change (Hardcover, New edition)
Laura Bang Lindegaard
R1,404 Discovery Miles 14 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book investigates the negotiation of governmental rationalities of car-dependent life in the face of climate change. It appears that current forms of governing are bound up with a specific utilisation of the freedom of the governed. Accordingly, the book demonstrates how the governing of automobility unfolds as people account for and, hence, conduct their transportation practices. In this way, it unravels how villagers in a small Danish village negotiate a municipal strategy and conduct their transportation practices in ways that merely sustain the villagers' already maintained car-dependent life forms.

Road Vehicle Automation 4 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018): Gereon Meyer, Sven Beiker Road Vehicle Automation 4 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Gereon Meyer, Sven Beiker
R6,318 Discovery Miles 63 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the fourth volume of the sub series of the Lecture Notes in Mobility dedicated to Road Vehicle Automation. lts chapters have been written by researchers, engineers and analysts from all around the globe. Topics covered include public sector activities, human factors and challenges, ethical, legal, energy and technology perspectives, vehicle systems development, as well as transportation infrastructure and planning. The book is based on the Automated Vehicles Symposium which took place in San Francisco, California (USA) in July 2016.

Roundabouts as Safe and Modern Solutions in Transport Networks and Systems - 15th Scientific and Technical Conference... Roundabouts as Safe and Modern Solutions in Transport Networks and Systems - 15th Scientific and Technical Conference "Transport Systems. Theory and Practice 2018", Katowice, Poland, September 17-19, 2018, Selected Papers (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Elzbieta Macioszek, Rahmi Akcelik, Grzegorz Sierpinski
R2,843 Discovery Miles 28 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a collection of guidelines that will be particularly useful to those making decisions concerning roundabouts as safe and modern solutions in transport networks and systems. The decision-making support systems described here will interest those who face the challenge of finding solutions to problems concerning modern transport systems on a daily basis. Consequently, the book is chiefly intended for local authorities involved in planning and preparing development strategies for specific transport-related issues (in both urban and regional contexts), as well as for representatives of business and industry who are directly engaged in the implementation of traffic engineering solutions. The guidelines provided in the respective chapters help to address the given problem soundly, and to simplify the selection of an appropriate strategy. The topics covered include traffic conditions and the performance of single-lane, two-lane and turbo roundabouts, road traffic safety analysis, analysis of road traffic safety improvements, surrogate safety measures at roundabouts, analysis of pedestrian behavior at pedestrian crossings with public transport vehicles, methods for assessing vehicle motion trajectory at single-lane roundabouts using visual techniques, making compact two-lane roundabouts effective for vulnerable road users, concepts for wireless electric vehicle charging near roundabouts, work zones, and temporary traffic control at roundabouts. Since the book also considers new approaches to theoretical models (including modeling roundabout capacity, models of critical gaps and follow-up headways for turbo roundabouts, and estimating roundabout delay while taking into account pedestrian impact), it will also appeal to researchers and scientists studying these problems. The book gathers selected papers presented at the 15th Scientific and Technical Conference "Transport Systems. Theory and Practice", organized by the Department of Transport Systems and Traffic Engineering, Silesian University of Technology in Katowice, Poland on September 17-19, 2018.

Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology - Proceedings of the 2016 TranSopot Conference (Paperback,... Sustainable Transport Development, Innovation and Technology - Proceedings of the 2016 TranSopot Conference (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Michal Suchanek
R5,135 Discovery Miles 51 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This proceedings volume presents current research on transport sector development, with particular emphasis on sustainable transport development, innovation and transport enterprise growth and survival. Derived from the 2016 TranSopot Conference held in Sopot, Poland, this book aims to show the possibilities of maximizing the efficiency of transport, while keeping the negative effects at a sustainable level. Transport is an important field of human activity, both from economic and social points of view. It has been proven that the development of transport contributes to the development of regional, national and international economic relations. Currently, the three most important topics in transportation research are green transport, transport innovations and metropolitan transport. These are the areas in which the contributions presented in this book are focused. Researchers in the field of sustainable transport provide the reader with a comprehensive description of possible activities towards green transport both in the terms of various transport branches and in the supply chain as a whole. This is the framework of the second field of transport research - innovation. The authors present a wide array of a technological, organizational, process and marketing innovation, which allow transport organizers and operators to provide service in a safe, sound and economically favorable way. The analysis of these innovations and the practical implications of their introduction should be a worthwhile experience both for the transport researchers and for the transport business practitioners. Lastly, the book reflects the tendencies of rapid development in urban and metropolitan areas which forces transport policy makers to provide citizens with a comfortable and faster way of commuting that doesn't result in unacceptable congestion or other negative effects. Different concepts of metropolitan transport management are presented and their effect on the transport systems is also investigated.

Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies - Proceedings of the 5th... Solving Pavement and Construction Materials Problems with Innovative and Cutting-edge Technologies - Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 - Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23 to 25, 2018 in HangZhou, China (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Zahid Hossain, Jiupeng Zhang, Can Chen
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents challenges in transportation engineering, recent developments and advancements in technologies, and design and construction using sustainable materials. The articles presented in this volume focus on fundamental investigations on various aspects of civil engineering materials and structures. The scope of this volume is the application of findings for solving problems in geotechnical, pavement, and transportation engineering using emerging techniques. Papers were selected from the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 on Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes Conference, held on July 23 to 25, 2018 in HangZhou, China.

Transportation and Geotechniques: Materials, Sustainability and Climate - Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International... Transportation and Geotechniques: Materials, Sustainability and Climate - Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 - Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23 to 25, 2018 in HangZhou, China (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Manik Barman, Musharraf Zaman, Jia-Ruey Chang
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book deals with the attempts made by the scientists, researchers and practitioners to address different emerging issues in transportation and geotechnical engineering. Papers focus on the following: (i) polymer-based dust suppressant,(ii) cement concrete materials, (iii) pavement preservation techniques, (iv) frost front in a cold-region circular tunnel, (v) metro station in non-cemented soil, (vi) seismic-liquefaction, (vii) mechanical responses of asphalt pavement at bridge approach, (viii) warm mix asphalt, and (ix) behavior of pile foundation. This volume is useful for the researchers and practitioners who work in the area transportation and geotechincal engineering. Papers were selected from the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 - Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23 to 25, 2018 in HangZhou, China.

Disrupting Mobility - Impacts of Sharing Economy and Innovative Transportation on Cities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Disrupting Mobility - Impacts of Sharing Economy and Innovative Transportation on Cities (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Gereon Meyer, Susan Shaheen
R3,384 Discovery Miles 33 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the opportunities and challenges of the sharing economy and innovative transportation technologies with regard to urban mobility. Written by government experts, social scientists, technologists and city planners from North America, Europe and Australia, the papers in this book address the impacts of demographic, societal and economic trends and the fundamental changes arising from the increasing automation and connectivity of vehicles, smart communication technologies, multimodal transit services, and urban design. The book is based on the Disrupting Mobility Summit held in Cambridge, MA (USA) in November 2015, organized by the City Science Initiative at MIT Media Lab, the Transportation Sustainability Research Center at the University of California at Berkeley, the LSE Cities at the London School of Economics and Politics and the Innovation Center for Mobility and Societal Change in Berlin.

Safety Message Broadcast in Vehicular Networks (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Yuanguo Bi, Haibo... Safety Message Broadcast in Vehicular Networks (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Yuanguo Bi, Haibo Zhou, Weihua Zhuang, Hai Zhao
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the current research on safety message dissemination in vehicular networks, covering medium access control and relay selection for multi-hop safety message broadcast. Along with an overall overview of the architecture, characteristics, and applications of vehicular networks, the authors discuss the challenging issues in the research on performance improvement for safety applications, and provide a comprehensive review of the research literature.A cross layer broadcast protocol is included to support efficient safety message broadcast by jointly considering geographical location, physical-layer channel condition, and moving velocity of vehicles in the highway scenario. To further support multi-hop safety message broadcast in a complex road layout, the authors propose an urban multi-hop broadcast protocol that utilizes a novel forwarding node selection scheme. Additionally, a busy tone based medium access control scheme is designed to provide strict priority to safety applications in vehicle-to-infrastructure communications.This book offers useful insights into protocol design and inspires a new line of thinking in performance improvements for safety applications in vehicular networks. It is a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, or advanced-level students working in vehicular networks or quality of service.

TRANSBALTICA XII: Transportation Science and Technology - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference TRANSBALTICA,... TRANSBALTICA XII: Transportation Science and Technology - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference TRANSBALTICA, September 16-17, 2021, Vilnius, Lithuania (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Olegas Prentkovskis, Irina Yatskiv (Jackiva), Paulius Skackauskas, Raimundas Junevicius, Pavlo Maruschak
R5,211 Discovery Miles 52 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This 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.

Stability Assessment for Underground Excavations and Key Construction Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Stability Assessment for Underground Excavations and Key Construction Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Hanhua Zhu, Mengchong Chen, Yu Zhao, Fusheng Niu
R3,327 Discovery Miles 33 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines how the state of underground structures can be determined with the assistance of force, deformation and energy. It then analyzes mechanized shield methods, the New Austrian tunneling method (NATM) and conventional methods from this new perspective. The book gathers a wealth of cases reflecting the experiences of practitioners and administrators alike. Based on statistical and engineering studies of these cases, as well as lab and field experiments, it develops a stability assessment approach incorporating a stable equilibrium, which enables engineers to keep the structure and surrounding rocks safe as long as the stable equilibrium and deformation compliance are maintained. The book illustrates the implementation of the method in various tunneling contexts, including soil-rock mixed strata, tunneling beneath operating roads, underwater tunnels, and tunnel pit excavation. It offers a valuable guide for researchers, designers and engineers, especially those who are seeking to understand the underlying principles of underground excavation.

Ship Construction and Welding (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Nisith R Mandal Ship Construction and Welding (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Nisith R Mandal
R3,376 Discovery Miles 33 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book addresses various aspects of ship construction, from ship types and construction materials, to welding technologies and accuracy control. The contents of the book are logically organized and divided into twenty-one chapters. The book covers structural arrangement with longitudinal and transverse framing systems based on the service load, and explains basic structural elements like hatch side girders, hatch end beams, stringers, etc. along with structural subassemblies like floors, bulkheads, inner bottom, decks and shells. It presents in detail double bottom construction, wing tanks & duct keels, fore & aft end structures, etc., together with necessary illustrations. The midship sections of various ship types are introduced, together with structural continuity and alignment in ship structures. With regard to construction materials, the book discusses steel, aluminum alloys and fiber reinforced composites. Various methods of steel material preparation are discussed, and plate cutting and forming of plates and sections are explained. The concept of line heating for plate bending is introduced.Welding power source characteristics, metal transfer mechanisms, welding parameters and their effects on the fusion zone, weld deposit, and weld bead profile are discussed in detail. Various fusion welding methods, MMAW, GMAW, SAW, Electroslag welding and Electrogas welding and single side welding are explained in detail. Friction stir welding as one of the key methods of solid state welding as applied to aluminum alloys is also addressed. The mechanisms of residual stress formation and distortion are explained in connection with stiffened panel fabrication, with an emphasis on weld induced buckling of thin panels. Further, the basic principles of distortion prevention, in-process distortion control and mitigation techniques like heat sinking, thermo-mechanical tensioning etc. are dealt with in detail. In its final section, the book describes in detail various types of weld defects that are likely to occur, together with their causes and remedial measures. The nondestructive testing methods that are most relevant to ship construction are explained. Lastly, a chapter on accuracy control based on statistical principles is included, addressing the need for a suitable mechanism to gauge the ranges of variations so that one can quantitatively target the end product accuracy.

An Integrated Solution Based Irregular Driving Detection (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Rui Sun An Integrated Solution Based Irregular Driving Detection (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Rui Sun
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis introduces a new integrated algorithm for the detection of lane-level irregular driving. To date, there has been very little improvement in the ability to detect lane level irregular driving styles, mainly due to a lack of high performance positioning techniques and suitable driving pattern recognition algorithms. The algorithm combines data from the Global Positioning System (GPS), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and lane information using advanced filtering methods. The vehicle state within a lane is estimated using a Particle Filter (PF) and an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). The state information is then used within a novel Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) based algorithm to detect different types of irregular driving. Simulation and field trial results are used to demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of the proposed irregular driving detection method.

High Speed Railway Track Dynamics - Models, Algorithms and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... High Speed Railway Track Dynamics - Models, Algorithms and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Xiaoyan Lei
R4,390 Discovery Miles 43 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book systematically summarizes the latest research findings on high-speed railway track dynamics, made by the author and his research team over the past decade. It explores cutting-edge issues concerning the basic theory of high-speed railways, covering the dynamic theories, models, algorithms and engineering applications of the high-speed train and track coupling system. Presenting original concepts, systematic theories and advanced algorithms, the book places great emphasis on the precision and completeness of its content. The chapters are interrelated yet largely self-contained, allowing readers to either read through the book as a whole or focus on specific topics. It also combines theories with practice to effectively introduce readers to the latest research findings and developments in high-speed railway track dynamics. It offers a valuable resource for researchers, postgraduates and engineers in the fields of civil engineering, transportation, highway & railway engineering.

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