A generic class of first order node models for dynamic macroscopic simulation of traffic flows

Node models for macroscopic simulation have attracted relatively little attention in the literature. Nevertheless, in dynamic network loading (DNL) models for congested road networks, node models are as important as the extensively studied link models. This paper provides an overview of macroscopic node models found in the literature, explaining both their contributions and shortcomings. A formulation defining a generic class of first order macroscopic node models is presented, satisfying a list of requirements necessary to produce node models with realistic, consistent results. Defining a specific node model instance of this class requires the specification of a supply constraint interaction rule and (optionally) node supply constraints. Following this theoretical discussion, specific macroscopic node model instances for unsignalized and signalized intersections are proposed. These models apply an oriented capacity proportional distribution of the available supply over the incoming links of a node. A computationally efficient algorithm to solve the node models exactly is included.     

基于出行方式链的城市轨道交通客流分析方法

传统"四阶段"法预测流程无法准确预测与轨道交通接驳的交通方式及换乘客流.借鉴基于活动的交通需求模型中利用出行链来解释人的出行行为的方法,提出了基于出行方式链的轨道交通客流分析方法.使用三层的Nested-Logit模型来模拟出行者选择轨道交通为主要出行方式接驳其他交通方式和预测各种方式的客流,建立了轨道交通出行方式链模...     

A shockwave profile model for traffic flow on congested urban arterials

In this paper a new traffic flow model for congested arterial networks, named shockwave profile model (SPM), is presented. Taking advantage of the fact that traffic states within a congested link can be simplified as free-flow, saturated, and jammed conditions, SPM simulates traffic dynamics by analytically deriving the trajectories of four major shockwaves: queuing, discharge, departure, and compression waves. Unlike conventional macroscopic models, in which space is often discretized into small cells for numerical solutions, SPM treats each homogeneous road segment with constant capacity as a section; and the queuing dynamics within each section are described by tracing the shockwave fronts. SPM is particularly suitable for simulating traffic flow on congested signalized arterials especially with queue spillover problems, where the steady-state periodic pattern of queue build-up and dissipation process may break down. Depending on when and where spillover occurs along a signalized arterial, a large number of queuing patterns may be possible. Therefore it becomes difficult to apply the conventional approach directly to track shockwave fronts. To overcome this difficulty, a novel approach is proposed as part of the SPM, in which queue spillover is treated as either extending a red phase or creating new smaller cycles, so that the analytical solutions for tracing the shockwave fronts can be easily applied. Since only the essential features of arterial traffic flow, i.e., queue build-up and dissipation, are considered, SPM significantly reduces the computational load and improves the numerical efficiency. We further validated SPM using real-world traffic signal data collected from a major arterial in the Twin Cities. The results clearly demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the model. We expect that in the future this model can be applied in a number of real-time applications such as arterial performance prediction and signal optimization.     

Clockwise hysteresis loops in the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram: An effect of network instability

A recent study reported that the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram of a medium size city exhibited a clockwise hysteresis loop on a day in which a major disturbance caused many drivers to use unfamiliar routes. It is shown below that, even in a perfectly symmetric network with uniform demand, clockwise loops are to be expected when there are disturbances, especially if the disturbances cause a significant fraction of the drivers to not change routes adaptively. It is also shown that when drivers are not adaptive networks are inherently more unstable as they recover from congestion than as they are loaded. In other words, during recovery congestion tends more strongly toward unevenness because very congested areas clear more slowly than less congested areas. Since it is known that uneven congestion distributions reduce network flows, it follows that lower network flows should arise during recovery, resulting in clockwise loops. Fortunately, the presence of a sufficient number of drivers that choose routes adaptively to avoid congested areas helps to even out congestion during recovery, increasing flow. Thus, clockwise loops are less likely to occur when driver adaptivity is high.     

复杂地质条件下超浅埋暗挖立体交叉隧道施工

介绍广州市轨道交通5号线区庄站多层立体交叉隧道工程概况,系统总结重叠段隧道施工工况及关键控制技术;对交叉重叠段地面沉降、5、6号线隧道拱顶沉降数据进行分析,验证主要关键施工技术;最后提出近接群洞隧道施工安全距离、下层隧道初支完成后,即可进行上层隧道施工等关键结论.     

中低速磁浮桥梁结构设计与试验研究

对中低速磁悬浮轨道梁设计和试验进行系统阐述。研究表明:中低速磁悬浮轨道梁适宜采用单箱单室后张预应力混凝土简支梁,强度计算不是轨道梁的控制因素,但是截面扭矩很大;刚度和动力性能成为中低速磁悬浮轨道梁的设计控制因素,通过试验,给出刚度和自振频率限值。专门研制的拉力调高钢支座能保证轨道梁横向稳定,预制架设方法是最适宜的施工方法。     

A network option portfolio management framework for adaptive transportation planning

A real option portfolio management framework is proposed to make use of an adaptive network design problem developed using stochastic dynamic programming methodologies. The framework is extended from Smit’s and Trigeorgis’ option portfolio framework to incorporate network synergies. The adaptive planning framework is defined and tested on a case study with time series origin-destination demand data. Historically, OD time series data is costly to obtain, and there has not been much need for it because most transportation models use a single time-invariant estimate based on deterministic forecasting of demand. Despite the high cost and institutional barriers of obtaining abundant OD time series data, we illustrate how having higher fidelity data along with an adaptive planning framework can result in a number of improved management strategies. An insertion heuristic is adopted to run the lower bound adaptive network design problem for a coarse Iran network with 834 nodes, 1121 links, and 10 years of time series data for 71,795 OD pairs.     

Real time queue length estimation for signalized intersections using travel times from mobile sensors

We study how to estimate real time queue lengths at signalized intersections using intersection travel times collected from mobile traffic sensors. The estimation is based on the observation that critical pattern changes of intersection travel times or delays, such as the discontinuities (i.e., sudden and dramatic increases in travel times) and non-smoothness (i.e., changes of slopes of travel times), indicate signal timing or queue length changes. By detecting these critical points in intersection travel times or delays, the real time queue length can be re-constructed. We first introduce the concept of Queue Rear No-delay Arrival Time which is related to the non-smoothness of queuing delay patterns and queue length changes. We then show how measured intersection travel times from mobile sensors can be processed to generate sample vehicle queuing delays. Under the uniform arrival assumption, the queuing delays reduce linearly within a cycle. The delay pattern can be estimated by a linear fitting method using sample queuing delays. Queue Rear No-delay Arrival Time can then be obtained from the delay pattern, and be used to estimate the maximum and minimum queue lengths of a cycle, based on which the real-time queue length curve can also be constructed. The model and algorithm are tested in a field experiment and in simulation.     

煤气管道穿孔泄漏原因分析及建议

文中研究目的是确定城市杂散电流对钢质管道的干扰及其影响,通过现场检测管道的腐蚀状况及测试杂散电流状况进行课题研究.在现场检测过程中,发现所研究的管道在不到10 m的长度上有7处穿孔、14处严重腐蚀坑(深度大于3 mm).针对这一特殊的事故情况,结合收集的相关资料和现场检测情况,分析了事故原因,综合分析管道的腐蚀原因及杂...     

基于壅塞理论的CNG加气管流量计算分析

为了计算CNG加气系统的高压胶管的流量,以气体动力学为基础,建立等截面一维定常绝热摩擦流动的数学模型.利用VC+ +语言编制界面计算程序对模型进行编程求解,对壅塞状态和非壅塞状态下流量以及出口压力进行计算和拟合.当天然气汽车储瓶内的压力小于临界压力时,加气流量最大,且与胶管两端的压差无关,并计算出最大流量与胶管管长的关...