Genetics of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning

This paper presents a review and classification of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning purposes by using concepts analogous to genetics in biology. Traffic assignment models share the same theoretical framework (DNA), but differ in capability (genes). We argue that all traffic assignment models can be described by three genes. The first gene determines the spatial capability (unrestricted, capacity restrained, capacity constrained, and capacity and storage constrained) described by four spatial assumptions (shape of the fundamental diagram, capacity constraints, storage constraints, and turn flow restrictions). The second gene determines the temporal capability (static, semi-dynamic, and dynamic) described by three temporal assumptions (wave speeds, vehicle propagation speeds, and residual traffic transfer). The third gene determines the behavioural capability (all-or-nothing, one shot, and equilibrium) described by two behavioural assumptions (decision-making and travel time consideration). This classification provides a deeper understanding of the often implicit assumptions made in traffic assignment models described in the literature. It further allows for comparing different models in terms of functionality, and paves the way for developing novel traffic assignment models.     

A logit-based model for measuring the effects of transportation infrastructure on land value

Mutual interactions between transportation and land use have long been debated. Despite progress made in computational technology, the study of these interactions is not adequately developed. The most important aspect of such interactions is given by the changes in land values due to changes in transportation infrastructures. We consider the behavioural features of these interactions along with the constraints on the land and/or zoning restrictions and propose a reliable model for the first time to predict land value changes with respect to changes in transportation facilities and accessibility. The proposed model is a logit-based mathematical programming methodology where the relative price of land is predicted with respect to transportation accessibility, neighbourhood amenities, location premium, availability of land, and zoning regulations. A real-world case study is used to exhibit the applicability of the proposed methodology and demonstrate the efficacy of the algorithms and procedures.     

Drivers of transit service loyalty considering heterogeneity between user segments

Users’ loyalty to public transit service is fundamental to promote its popularity in the transportation market. A four-step analytical framework is advanced to investigate the importance of service attributes that heterogeneous transit user segments place on their public transit service loyalty, measured in terms of overall satisfaction and re-use intention. Critical service attributes perceived by transit users that are relevant for loyalty enhancement are explicitly determined, which vary between user segments. It is suggested that the design of strategies aimed to promote the use of public transit by increasing user loyalty towards transit service be targeted at specific attributes that contribute most to loyalty and specific user segments whose original loyalty level is significantly different to others.     

基于改进云模型的地铁站行人拥挤辨识方法

为降低城市地铁站内行人拥挤识别时多指标和多等级带来的不确定性和模糊性,采用改进云模型构建行人拥挤状态辨识模型。基于AHP-熵权法标定指标权重和行人拥挤状态等级,以标定的指标权重和各指标等级阈值作为输入,计算云数字特征值,采用正向正态云发生器,建立模板云和待识别云模型,计算两者之间的隶属度,根据最大隶属度原则辨识车站内各服务设施的行人拥挤状态,最后输出各服务设施的拥挤等级辨识结果。以宁波市鼓楼站为实证对象,对辨识结果进行实证分析。结果表明:采用四级行人拥挤状态划分方法合理可行。     

洋流作用下悬浮隧道动力学行为试验研究

本研究根据相似准则和试验条件设计试验模型。在试验模拟的1节悬浮隧道管段上分别布置2组和3组锚索支撑,测试在不同流速条件下,悬浮隧道管体结构的环向应变、轴向应变及张力腿锚索的轴力。根据试验结果,初步分析悬浮隧道应力的空间分布特征和张力腿的轴力情况;给出在相同环境条件下,张力腿锚索数量对结构应力的影响、洋流速度对悬浮隧道管段结构变形和张力腿轴力的影响关系等。     

平面二维k-ε紊流模型不同壁函数的对比及研究

在平面二维紊流模型中壁函数起到连接流固的桥梁作用,克服了边界附近网格过密的困难,也是紊流模型应用中的一个重要环节,因此壁函数的选择对模型的模拟结果起着至关重要的作用。将3种不同形式的壁函数引入平面二维k-ε模型中,对丁坝绕流进行了数值计算,并将计算结果与实测数据进行了对比,从流场、流速、紊动动能分布及紊动耗散率等方面对3种壁函数进行优选验证,结果表明对数率壁函数优于其他两种形式的壁函数,其数值计算结果更接近实测数据。     

鸭绿江河口潮流泥沙数值模拟

在分析鸭绿江河口实测水文泥沙资料的基础上,采用MIKE21 FM模块建立了基于多重嵌套网格模式的河口潮流场和泥沙场数学模型,模型范围为上游丹东市的江桥至河口江海分界线以外6~7 m等深线附近,并对2个潮位站、15个流速流向和含沙量测站进行了验证,对现状条件下的河口水域流场和泥沙场进行了数值模拟与分析。研究结果表明:落潮流速一般大于涨潮,沿程变化上浪头港以下2 km附近及斗流浦航槽内平均流速较大,至河口段水面逐渐放宽,致使落潮水流流速有减小趋势;含沙量沿程呈递增趋势,最大含沙量出现在各分汊水道的上口,即斗流浦水域。     

郁江口及羊栏滩汇流段船舶对会条件改善措施研究

长洲枢纽建成后只能渠化其上游159 km航道,水浅流急的羊栏滩处于水库脱水段。在贵港至梧州二级航道整治工程中对羊栏滩进行了整治,但未根本改善回水末端的郁江口及羊栏滩河段的船舶双向通航条件,按照《航道整治工程技术规范》(JTJ312-2003),加宽后的设计方案航道尺度根本无法满足设计船队的双线通航要求,严重影响航道的通过能力。文章分析了郁江口汇流段及羊栏滩河床形态和通航水流条件的特殊性,通过物理模型试验和自航船模试验相结合的方法,提出并研究了满足船舶对会的工程方案,并对现行规范中弯道双向航道尺度的计算方法提出了建议。     

三维圆柱体绕流数值模拟流场选择及网格划分

文章通过数值模拟结果确定适合的三维圆柱体绕流流场的尺寸,采用不同的计算流体力学(CFD)软件对有限元模型进行网格划分,对比网格划分质量的优劣,选择适合数值模拟的软件CFX。确定采用的网格形式为六面体网格(Hex8)以及流场不同部分网格的尺寸。圆柱绕流展向各截面平均压力系数沿周向无明显变化,脉动压力系数变化显著,绕流后的旋涡发放形式具有明显的三维特性的数值模拟结果验证了本文的流场选择和网格化分尺度的合理性。     

桩群绕流阻力物理模型试验测量技术研究

由于压强差的存在和桩群表面的摩擦力,水流流过桩群时将产生绕流阻力。对于单根桩的复杂水流条件下绕流阻力的理论分析尚待进一步研究,桩群的阻力计算更显复杂,限于理论计算桩群绕流阻力的复杂程度,桩群水流阻力数值模拟和物理模拟技术仍处在概化模拟阶段。为了通过实测数据辅助研究桩群阻力概化方法,依托物理模型技术、传感器发展水平、软硬件系统集成技术而提出一整套对桩群阻力测量技术的解决方案,并分析了测量结果的合理性。