Applying the theory of reasoned action to understanding consumers’ intention to adopt hybrid electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia

To satisfy the global energy demand while accommodating the rapidly increasing consumption rate in its domestic market, Saudi Arabia must develop and implement fuel efficiency programs in many sectors. In the transportation sector, which is a major contributor to fuel consumption and emissions, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) could provide a viable solution, but they are not yet available in the Saudi market. Applying the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and an online questionnaire instrument (N = 847), this paper aims to identify the factors that could drive Saudi citizens’ intention to adopt such technology. We find that the TRA is appropriate to describe intention to adopt HEVs in the Saudi context, and that both subjective norms and attitudes are significant in explaining Saudi consumers’ intention, with subjective norms having three times as strong an effect as attitudes. The findings should be useful to relevant Saudi government officials as they develop and implement transportation-related initiatives and policies, as well as to global auto manufacturers and dealers seeking to tap into Saudi Arabia’s prospective HEV market.

     

基岩完整隧道衬砌环向裂缝成因分析及其防治措施

文章通过向莆铁路线七座完整基岩隧道二次衬砌环向裂缝的统计,对隧道衬砌开裂的原因进行了综合分析,阐述了混凝土结构裂缝的危害大小程度,以及设计及施工管理过程中对衬砌裂缝的控制途径,并对此提出了相应的处理措施和建议.     

基于ISO26262的以太网网关硬件开发研究

文章结合以太网网关的硬件设计,阐述在得到相应安全目标后,如何基于ISO26262进行安全等级的分解、器件的选型、硬件的设计及硬件功能安全相关参数的计算.通过文章所提出的硬件设计注意事项,设计了一款满足功能安全要求的以太网网关.     

A tool to aid redesign of flexible transport services to increase efficiency in rural transport service provision

Rural areas generally have lower and more dispersed demands for travel which cannot sustain conventional public transport services and consequently have a greater number of flexible and demand responsive transport services operating. These services usually operate on a stand-alone basis, are often subsidized and are typically only accessible by certain passenger types or for specific trip purposes. This generally results in uncoordinated and inefficient transport provision overall. The Flexible integrated transport services (FITS) system featured in this paper has been designed to address this problem. FITS can be used as a planning tool to assess potential benefits from relaxing operating constraints (e.g., a service's operating boundaries), which can potentially suggest service redesign. It also includes the capacity to assign subsidy payments on a trip by trip basis to increase cost efficiency whilst meeting a greater proportion of transport needs. The case study in the paper focusses on transport to health in the Aberdeenshire and Morayshire areas of Scotland in the UK. Despite flexible transport operators receiving public funds to meet passenger needs, this is currently being supplemented by public bodies paying large amounts in taxi fares in instances where there is a statutory obligation to provide travel but where no other suitable transport service exists. The results demonstrate the potential substantial savings which could be realized by allowing transport operators to redesign their services by relaxing constraints and by the reassignment of subsidies: resulting in more passenger demands being met and a reduction in public spending on taxi fares.     

Sensitivity analysis of parameters for multi-stand roll forming using a new booting model

Multi-stand roll forming is a process that has very complicated deformation behaviour and shows significant nonlinearity.In this paper, the sensitivity analysis of parameters for multi-stand roll forming was performed via a new booting finite element method(FEM) model.Compared with the most of simulation, the new model is more consistent with production process and can account for the effects of roll rotating speed.Based on the model, the process of an open section channel formed with 10 passes was simulated and the sensitivity analysis was conducted with orthogonal experiment design combined FEM model.The multi-stand roll forming process can be efficiently analyzed by the new booting model.And sensitivity analysis shows the hardening exponent plays an important role in controlling the quality of the products.     

基于摄像头的路径识别智能车控制系统设计

介绍一种基于CCD摄像头的路径识别的智能车控制系统,设计了硬件结构与方案,提出了转向机构的控制策略,该智能车能准确实现自主寻迹,具备抗干扰性极强,稳态误差小等特点。     

甲状腺癌组织端粒酶逆转录酶和P53基因表达及其临床意义

目的　探讨端粒酶逆转录酶 (hTERT)和P5 3基因与甲状腺癌的发生、发展及预后的关系以及它们的相互关系。方法　应用免疫组织化学SP法检测 6 0例甲状腺癌、10例正常甲状腺组织、10例结节性甲状腺肿及 10例甲状腺腺瘤组织中hTERT和P5 3的表达。结果　hTERT和P5 3阳性率在甲状腺癌中增高 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;hTERT与P5 3阳性率在未分化癌、有淋巴结转移或Ⅲ、Ⅳ期病例中增高 (P <0 .0 5 ) ;hTERT表达与P5 3表达具有相关性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论　hTERT与P5 3的过度表达在甲状腺癌的发生发展过程中具有重要作用 ,P5 3突变在转录水平上调控hTERT基因的表达 ,激活端粒酶可能是甲状腺癌发生发展的重要阶段 ;hTERT和P5 3在甲状腺癌中表达的变化可用于评估其生物学行为和判断预后。     

大跨径斜拉桥荷载试验及静动力分析

对某斜拉桥进行了静动力分析及试验,并将计算结果与实桥试验结果对比,得出若干可用于该桥现状评定和改进试验的结论。     

铁路车辆垂向减振与悬挂系统参数优化

为了优化铁道客车垂向悬挂系统参数的选取,建立了铁道客车垂向悬挂系统广义鲁茨卡（Ruzicka）隔振模型,研究其简谐隔振特性,应用评价函数法,对铁道客车垂向悬挂系统进行多目标、多参数优化,以使车体的垂向振动位移和加速度最小。分析比较优化后的结果可知,多目标优化结果明显优于单目标优化结果,悬挂参数的取值和优化目标有很大的关系,不同的优化目标会得到不同的优化结果。     

陕西省新型农村合作医疗试点区妇幼保健现状分析

目的通过对陕西省新型农村合作医疗试点地区洛川、彬县两地妇幼保健现状的调查,了解试点地区农村妇女对妇幼保健知识的需求。方法采用分层抽样,抽取洛川、彬县育龄妇女入户进行妇幼保健现状问卷调查。结果试点地区妇幼保健服务落后,两地区有显著性差异。结论发展经济,增强妇幼保健意识和提高乡村妇幼保健人员业务水平,可有效改善新型农村合作医疗地区妇幼保健状况。