Marginal cost pricing of ferry transportation: a practical application ∗

In this paper, in which the author attempts to redress the lack of attention by economists to ferry operation, a simple pricing model, based on marginal cost pricing, is developed.     

Initiatives in Philippine Coastal Management: An Overview

Standardized and free-format questionnaires on the state of coastal management were fielded to coastal management practitioners during three workshops and a national feedback and recommendation workshop. The most commonly cited responses were identified for each of 13 political regions and overall trends were identified. Management frameworks frequently included research, community organizing, education, livelihood, resource enhancement, resource protection, regulation, and networking components. Gender issues, documentation, and infrastructure investment were rare. The most commonly perceived environmental problem was illegal/ destructive fishing and its associated overfishing and low fish catch. The most commonly cited socioeconomic problem was the inadequacy of law enforcement. The best monitored variables were usually those related to environmental management: status and change of habitats, resources, and degree of enforcement/patrolling activities. The most common nonregulatory enhancement, aside from environmental education (which is the most popular), was mangrove reforestation. In terms of regulations, the majority of the respondents have reportedly formulated an integrated coastal management plan. In practice, regulating destructive and illegal fishing practices and then the establishment of fish sanctuaries are the next most implemented. The most popular quality-of-life enhancement strategies focused on the improvement of sustainable fishing as a livelihood and on a variety of supplementary livelihoods. The most usual institutional intervention being implemented was the setting up of local community people's organizations. Major factors which may influence success or failure of coastal management and recommendations on research, community organizing and livelihood, legislation and policies, implementation and coordination, and networking are also summarized.     

Understanding Recreational Boater Attitudes to Zoning in a Proposed Marine Protected Area

Although the success of marine protected areas (MPAs) and associated zoning schemes is largely dependent on stakeholder acceptance and support, there have been relatively few studies examining the response of recreational stakeholders to MPA proposals. This study investigates the response of recreational boaters to a proposed MPA in British Columbia, Canada. Using a structured questionnaire (n = 543) and a focus group (n = 6), the research examines the level of support for the concept of marine zoning and identifies key factors influencing support or opposition. Results indicate that a small majority of recreational boaters support the concept of marine zoning, but that there are areas of concern that ought to be addressed as MPA implementation proceeds. Support for zoning was strongly related to perceived benefits, particularly environmental benefits. Furthermore, perceived benefits overall were found to outweigh concerns as determinants of recreational boater support for zoning. Major dimensions of opposition included perceptions of over-regulation, loss of access for boating, and mistrust of the government. A suggestion is that such concerns may be mitigated through focused communication and meaningful involvement of boaters in the zoning process.     

In situ colonization of marine biofilms on UNS S32760 duplex stainless steel coupons in areas with different water qualities: Implications for corrosion potential behavior

In the presence of biofilms, stainless steels （SS） exhibits an increase in corrosion potential, called ennoblement. In the present study, the corrosion potential （Eco,） behavior of the duplex SS UNS S32760 was recorded simultaneously with the in situ marine biofilm formation in two areas at Arraial do Cabo, Southeastern Brazil. The biofilm at Forno Harbor （an anthropogenically disturbed area） was characterized by higher relative abundances of Bacteria at day 2, followed by diatoms （especially Navicula sp.） on day 10 and dinoflagellates on day 18, whereas no clear trend was recorded at Cabo Frio Island （an undisturbed area）. The ennoblement of Ecor values was site-dependent. In a complementary laboratory assay, biofilms were removed and the Eco values registered in sterile conditions for the subsequent 10 days and corroborated in situ results. Understanding biofilms and SS interactions has important implications for materials science and engineering decisions as well as helping to fill in imnortant gaps in this knowledge.     

模糊分析法在公路边坡稳定性评价中的应用

山区某高等级公路沿线存在大量挖方路堑高边坡,边些边坡的失稳问题已严重影响公路施工和后期的运营。运用模糊(fuzzy)分析理论对典型挖方边坡的稳定性进行了分析,得出的结论与现场观察的边坡变形破坏迹象相吻合。     

雾封层设计与施工

通过对雾封层的研究成果和施工经验的总结,探讨雾封层材料的选择以及施工技术。     

基于ILMI算法的车辆半主动悬架静态输出反馈控制

针对采用磁流变阻尼器的1/4汽车半主动悬架模型进行振动控制分析。利用迭代线性矩阵不等式(ILMI)算法在输出反馈控制中的求解优势,提出基于ILMI算法的半主动悬架静态输出反馈控制方法。仿真结果表明,结合合适的控制算法,采用磁流变阻尼器的半主动悬架系统有效地改善了汽车驾驶平顺性和乘坐舒适性。     

基于仿真的公路收费站通行能力研究

通过对公路收费站交通流运行特征和分布特性的分析,建立了公路收费站通行能力的系统动力学仿真模型.模型考虑了不同车型服务时间分布的差异以及车辆选择排队队列的实际因素,可以对不同交通量和交通组成下公路收费站的通行能力以及车辆排队延误等服务水平指标进行仿真分析.研究表明,仿真模型较传统模型更贴近现实;大、中型车特别是大型车对收费口通行能力的影响要高于小汽车.但由于问题的复杂性,应综合考虑收费站类型、交通量和交通组成等因素,使用不同的车型折算系数来分析收费站的实际通行能力.     

浅论勘察设计工程项目照片档案管理

照片档案是勘察设计企业档案管理的一个重要组成部分,文章针对目前交通勘察设计企业的照片档案管理现状,依据勘察设计工程项目自身的特点,阐述应如何科学地管理照片档案,并提出了对策与措施。     

埋置式钢质波纹板管结构的有限元分析

埋置式钢质波纹管充分利用了波纹板的刚度和对变形的适应能力,具有施工方便、环保的特点,被广泛应用于水利治理、隧道、小跨径桥梁等许多方面。其内力计算可以采用平面有限元和空间有限元进行计算。通过比较计算实例可知,平面有限元的计算结果有足够的精度,满足工程应用的需要。经荷载试验比较可知,有限元计算结果略偏保守,能够保证结构的安全。