Coastal erosion and sea level rise: Implications for ocean beach and San Francisco's westside transport project

Abstract

One of the consequences of sea level rise resulting from the greenhouse effect is increased coastal erosion. This article discusses a model of erosion that can be used to estimate the response of beaches to sea level rise. The model is applied to Ocean Beach, California, with particular attention to the consequences of accelerated erosion for the San Francisco Westside Sewer Transport. Results obtained show that erosion produced by accelerated sea level rise could cause substantial damage to the structure. Large expenditures on beach nourishment will be required to protect the transport and the recreational value of the beach.     

State ocean policy initiatives in Florida

Abstract

A territorial sea comprising 6.7 million acres of offshore lands extending three geographic miles into the Atlantic Ocean three marine leagues (nine geographic miles) into the Gulf of Mexico makes Florida the second largest “oceanowning”; state in the contiguous United States. Florida's history, climate, economic development, and worldwide reputation have evolved from the state's relationship with the sea. The state is now becoming aware that aggressive management of its ocean resources is necessary to preserve the future of that relationship. The purpose of this article is to present some of Florida's recent legal and policy initiatives that have been directed toward better understanding and management of ocean resources and uses.     

Plan implementation in the Florida keys through land acquisition

Abstract

The Florida Keys are an example of a fragile resource threatened by development. The early division of the area into small lots made conventional planning and regulation difficult. This paper describes the creation of a conservancy for the Keys—the history of development, the conditions necessitating a conservancy, and the political wrangling it took to implement the conservancy.     

Support for Oregon land‐use planning: A multi‐level analysis

Abstract

This article analyzes support for and opposition to state land‐use planning in Oregon, using voting records from the 1976 referendum to repeal Oregon's regulatory legislation and survey data. Support for controlled growth legislation is found to be a product of both individual‐level characteristics and characteristics of the larger community where one resides. The most influential contextual variables are the county's economy and the class composition of the city. The authors conclude that coastal zone managers must exercise caution when interpreting individual survey data which indicate support for various environmental concerns. Contextual differences must be taken into consideration because sources of support for coastal zone management may vary among individuals, depending on the nature of the communities in which they live.     

“设计-采购-施工”总承包模式在轨道交通建设领域的应用

对"设计-采购-施工"总承包(engineering procurement construction,EPC)模式及城市轨道交通建设的各自特点分别进行总结分析,认为两者在理论上具有高度匹配性;青岛城阳现代有轨电车示范线工程采用EPC建设模式顺利履约,证明了城市轨道交通建设采用EPC总承包模式的现实可行性。结合青岛城阳现代有轨电车示范线工程,对EPC建设模式的实施要点进行介绍,为该模式在今后轨道交通建设项目的应用提供参考。     

榆佳高速公路工程综合管理系统在过程管理中的实践与应用

对榆佳高速公路综合管理系统的功能以及在实践中的应用做了详细阐述,信息化管理有助于提高项目管理效率、提升形象、增进沟通、降低成本,从而提高企业核心竞争力.信息化管理推进了项目建设的规范化运作,有助于精品工程的实现.     

嘉兴内河船员现状及管理对策探讨

文中以嘉兴内河船员现状为例,分析了内河船员队伍目前存在的问题,并提出相应的管理对策。     

国内外高速铁路建设与运营模式比较

高速铁路的建设和发展对提高客货运输能力起到重要作用,此文在分析国内外高速铁路建设与运营组织模式的基础上,总结归纳其建设与运营组织模式的类别及其选择规律,为我国高速铁路的发展、建设、运营组织模式的选择提供参考依据.     

IGBT变流器模块试验装置的研制

针对变流器模块的测试要求,研究开发了一种用于变流器模块进行功能考核的试验设备,对该试验装置的硬件架构、工作原理、主要功能及软件设计等进行了说明。运用该试验装置可对变流器模块在低压工况、大功率工况下的工作状态进行考核。     

城市轨道交通 动车调试的项目管理

动车调试在城市轨道交通项目建设期和运营期之间起到承上启下的软着陆作用,为城市轨道交通系统的快速有序建成和投入运营搭建了良好的平台。以北京市实施完成的动车调试项目为对象,介绍动车调试项目管理模式的建立、实施过程的管理、管理效果检验等,动车调试项目管理技术在北京市城市轨道交通领域得到成功应用。