Alternative Modeling Approaches Used for Examining Automobile Ownership: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Household vehicle ownership, and the associated dimensions including fleet size, vehicle type and usage, has been one of the most researched transport topics. This paper endeavors to provide a critical overview of the wide-ranging methodological approaches employed in vehicle ownership modeling depending on the ownership representation over the past two decades. The studies in the existing literature based on the vehicle ownership representation are classified as: exogenous static, exogenous dynamic, endogenous static and endogenous dynamic models. The methodological approaches applied range from simple linear regressions to complex econometrics formulations taking into account a rich set of covariates. In spite of the steady advancement and impressive evolution in terms of methodological approaches to examine the decision process, we identify complex issues that pose a formidable challenge to address the evolution of vehicle ownership in the coming years. Specifically, we discuss challenges with data availability and methodological framework selection. In light of these discussions, we provide a decision matrix for aiding researchers/practitioners in determining appropriate model frameworks for conducting vehicle ownership analysis.     

重庆轨道交通3号线检修通道研制

高架跨座式单轨交通的结构特点使得其运营中的检查维修工作难以展开、紧急事故应对能力差，研究设计专门的检修通道迫在眉睫。文章简要介绍重庆轨道交通3号线检修通道的功能、构成、总体设计要求、重点制作工艺，为今后跨座式单轨检修通道的制作提供依据和参考。     

摩擦焊在十吨挂车车轴焊接中的应用

摩擦焊技术以其可靠的工艺、稳定的质量、安全的使用性在汽车零部件制造中得到认可。摩擦焊过程参数控制和工艺验证，是保证挂车车轴焊接可靠性的重要条件，对挂车车轴生产质量的稳定起着关键性作用。     

高速铁路双块式无砟轨道路基地段结构设计与施工技术研究

为了提高双块式无砟轨道的设计和施工质量,首先对路基地段双块式无砟轨道道床板和支承层的功能定位进行分析,提出连续道床板和分块道床板两种结构设计方案的主要特点和设计要点,并对两种设计方案进行结构受力和配筋计算。然后从抗压强度、结构耐久性、疲劳强度、裂缝控制等要求研究道床板混凝土的强度等级,提出道床板混凝土强度采用C40是足够的,且强度不宜太高。最后结合目前双块式无砟轨道施工和运营经验,提出道床板和支承层在施工过程中应注意的一些问题。     

Influence of polygonal wear of railway wheels on the wheel set axle stress

The coupled vehicle/track dynamic model with the flexible wheel set was developed to investigate the effects of polygonal wear on the dynamic stresses of the wheel set axle. In the model, the railway vehicle was modelled by the rigid multibody dynamics. The wheel set was established by the finite element method to analyse the high-frequency oscillation and dynamic stress of wheel set axle induced by the polygonal wear based on the modal stress recovery method. The slab track model was taken into account in which the rail was described by the Timoshenko beam and the three-dimensional solid finite element was employed to establish the concrete slab. Furthermore, the modal superposition method was adopted to calculate the dynamic response of the track. The wheel/rail normal forces and the tangent forces were, respectively, determined by the Hertz nonlinear contact theory and the Shen–Hedrick–Elkins model. Using the coupled vehicle/track dynamic model, the dynamic stresses of wheel set axle with consideration of the ideal polygonal wear and measured polygonal wear were investigated. The results show that the amplitude of wheel/rail normal forces and the dynamic stress of wheel set axle increase as the vehicle speeds rise. Moreover, the impact loads induced by the polygonal wear could excite the resonance of wheel set axle. In the resonance region, the amplitude of the dynamic stress for the wheel set axle would increase considerably comparing with the normal conditions.     

适应大型船舶靠离码头的全回转拖轮的研制

为使大型集装箱船舶安全快速地靠离码头,本课题开发研制了3676kW(5000马力)新型全回转拖轮.通过对总体布置和线型的优化设计,合理地选配设备和新工艺的应用,使新型拖轮能安全地进入大型集装箱船舶的艏部和艉部区域,有效地实施顶推作业,提高了作业效率和安全系数,具有显著的经济效益和社会效益.实船已投入使用。     

展线型立交形式初探

展线型立交是山区道路中的特种立交。研究展线型立交的基本特征，探讨其4种基本形式，供同行参考。     

西安市南北中轴线改造工程设计思考

该文通过西安市南北中轴线改造过程中对横断面型式的确定、旧路材料的再生利用、公交停靠站的设计等技术问题的探索和尝试,提出了解决的方法和见解,同时介绍了旧路改造设计中得到的启示。     

回转支承应用于平地机驱动桥与平衡箱联接

针对平地机后驱动桥与平衡箱联接存在零件加工和安装精度要求高、联接受力复杂、普通轴承易损坏、可靠性差等问题。提出了采用专用、特殊的轴承——回转支承联接的方法。通过适当选型并经过计算验证，该方法满足了平地机后驱动桥和平衡箱联接的强度和工作要求，且方便可行。     

Virtual test rig to improve the design and optimisation process of the vehicle steering and suspension systems

A virtual test rig is presented using a three-dimensional model of the elasto-kinematic behaviour of a vehicle. A general approach is put forward to determine the three-dimensional position of the body and the main parameters which influence the handling of the vehicle. For the design process, the variable input data are the longitudinal and lateral acceleration and the curve radius, which are defined by the user as a design goal. For the optimisation process, once the vehicle has been built, the variable input data are the travel of the four struts and the steering wheel angle, which is obtained through monitoring the vehicle. The virtual test rig has been applied to a standard vehicle and the validity of the results has been proven.