A reduced-gravity model of the Catalan Sea

A reduced-gravity model is used to study the effects of the wind on the upper layer circulation in the Catalan Sea. The model parameters were set by observed features of the circulation in the basin. It is shown that the results are particularly sensitive to the open sea boundary conditions. Simulations were done using the following boundary fluxes: (i) mean values estimated by Bethoux (1980) and (ii) more recent geostrophic transports computed from hydrographic data by Font et al. (1988). The latter seem to lead to more realistic circulation patterns. The influence of seasonal winds (climatological data) on the dynamics is clear, especially during the winter.     

高速铁路先简支后连续模型箱梁内模制造及施工工艺探讨

针对高速铁路先简支后连续梁的内模设计、制造及先简支后连续法梁体混凝土灌筑、施工工艺进行探讨。     

提高大能量强夯施工效率和改进深层加固效果的途径

强夯法处理地基具有施工简单、加固效果好、使用经济等优点 ,对于大能量强夯深层加固 ,先用中等能量级强夯形成较厚的浅层密实层 ,然后再施加大能量夯击的施工顺序才是提高施工效率和改进深层加固效果的有效途径 ,并举工程实例为证     

怎样卖掉你的车

在汽车消费发达的国家，二手车消费是整个汽车消费的重要组成部分。甚至可以说，科学、合理、完善的二手车消费体制带动了整个汽车消费的发展。在今天的中国，汽车越来越多地进入了家庭，准备置换手中旧车的人也越来越多，所以《爱车》特别邀请美国二手车销售专家M.Brueggemann先生为中国的车主朋友奉献一篇精彩的文章，虽然本文充满美国社会的气息，很多技巧不能直接套用，但是先进的经验是绝对值得借鉴的。[编者按]     

多层民用建筑的层间位移控制

阐述新抗震规范在地震作用和侧移控制方面的变化 分析影响结构侧向水平位移的各种因素,针对各种不同情况 提出实用的处理措施。     

深基坑支护结构变形预测研究与应用

利用现场监测的深基坑支护结构变形信息资料 ,结合参数优化反分析土体m值 ,根据现场地质资料和优化后的参数 ,通过有限元计算对深基坑支护系统进行变形预测 ,及时调整开挖方案和支护参数 ,此方法可以有效的指导基坑施工 ,确保施工安全     

“先锋”号电动车组控制系统

简要介绍了“先锋”号交流传动动力分散电动机组控制系统研制情况，系统构成与功能和数据流程，最后总结了控制系统的效果和存在问题。     

A practical assessment of stated preferences methods

Stated preferences data in the form of rankings, ratings and choices were collected in Santiago and discrete choice models estimated with them. The models were compared in terms of accuracy v/s the cost of obtaining the information and models. All methods produced reasonable but different models and fairly close subjective values of time. In terms of production costs the ranking method was a clear looser although the experimental design was slightly biased against it. Finally, the use of computerised interviews is highly recommended particularly for dealing with low income people.     

Using the revenues from congestion pricing

The economic theory behind congestion pricing relies on using the revenues to help compensate highway users. But can practical methods of using revenues come close to achieving this compensation, and still have salient appeal to important political groups? This paper investigates the possibilities for designing a package of revenue uses that can achieve these twin goals. The suggested approach returns two-thirds of the revenues to travelers through travel allowances and tax reductions, and uses the rest to improve transportation throughout the area, including affected business centers. By replacing regressive sales and fuel taxes, this approach offsets the tendency of the prices alone to have a regressive distributional impact. By lowering taxes, funding new highways, improving transit, and upgrading business centers, the package provides inducements for support from several key interest groups. The potential amounts of money involved are discussed using nationwide data, and in more detail using a case study of ubiquitous facility pricing throughout the Los Angeles region. Illustrative calculations of the effects on various individuals confirm that such a package can create net benefits for a wide spectrum of people and interest groups.