A study of passenger discomfort measures at the Hong Kong mass transit railway system

This note investigates the important attributes relating to the crowding effects at the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) stations in Hong Kong. Data was collected at two sets of three MTR stations to study the responses of the passengers due to the discomfort at crowded vehicles and platforms. Stated preference surveys were used to study the effects of passenger discomfort measures.     

铁路行车事故分析中的语音压缩方法

在铁路运输中，安全行车是第一位的。一旦出现行事事故，对事故原因的分析往往十分棘手。采用黑匣子技术能够准确地记录列车运行中的各种信息，但巨大的语音存储量需求是黑匣子技术的一个难关。若采用传统的语音压缩技术，则理论和实现都很复杂，并且成本太高。采用神经网络不仅简单易行，还有提高信噪比的功能。     

Dynamic Simulation of a Smart Crank and Slider Mechanism

In this paper, a smart crank and slider mechanism is analyzed mostly from a dynamic view. By means of dynamic explicit finite element method, 3D nonlinear structure is simulated. It is proved that the mechanism can effectively accomplish smart movement prescribed. And in order to ensure reciprocal movement with higher frequency, measures should be taken to avoid over heating of parts. Compared with internal energy, kinetic energy of total rigid body is dominating, and Y direction equivalent rigid velocity is much higher than X direction velocity. Equivalent rigid velocity of all parts is consistent with respective movement condition. For both energy and velocity, slider effect is dominating. Three direction equivalent inertia force oscillates. Force amplitude in Y -direction is comparitively the greatest.     

Maritime accident investigation and temporal determinants of maritime accidents: A case study

This paper presents the results of an investigation into temporal determinants of maritime accidents based on a data-set obtained from the proceedings of formal inquiries in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). The results show that there is no statistically significant outcome between the probability for an accident and the time of watch. Thus the results do not confirm previous studies, which reported significant time of day effects.The outcome of this study indicates that marine inquiries can provide useful data for an analysis of underlying causes of maritime accidents. It is suggested that accident inquiries should be extended into the area of watch systems employed and should record the hours of work and of rest of the officers on the watch involved in a maritime accident.     

The role of professional associations in shipping

This article is in three parts. The first covers the historical development of qualifying associations. The second covers the particular role of maritime institutions that include The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology and The Nautical Institute. The third and final section considers the future for maritime professional associations in the context of international shipping.     

青岛公交涌动争先创优热潮

青岛公交集团历来重视培养建设高素质的职工队伍,一直把拥有高素质的职工队伍作为企业赖以生存发展的有力保障.近年来更是将培养造就一支规模众多、结构合理、技艺精湛、服务优良的技能人才队伍作为实现企业可持续发展的战略目标.     

系统理解客运专线标准体系树立全新铁路建设理念（上）

论述了对客运专线标准理解的基本原则,着重介绍了对京沪高速铁路、时速250 km客运专线,时速200km客运专线、客货共线铁路和既有线提速改造的5本设计规范中有关轨道工程、路基工程、桥梁工程、隧道工程等站前工程技术标准的理解,对工程建设中各专业应注意的有关问题提出了具体建议.     

美国全球定位系统GPS现代化进展

美国全球定位系统GPS是目前性能最完善、定位精度最高、应用最广泛的卫星导航定位系统。介绍了GPS系统服务现状，以及美国进行GPS现代化的原因、意义，并且详细介绍了美国在民用和军用实行GPS现代化的步骤和进程。     

无溶剂环氧涂料在造船上的应用

主要介绍无溶剂环氧漆的特性以及造船应用的工艺要求。无溶剂环氧漆作为一种高性能涂料，具有高固体含量和低有机物挥发性，对于重防腐蚀涂装是一种具有较高经济性和良好环保性的涂料。此种涂料在造船工业上具有良好的应用前景。