The economic impact of logistics infrastructure: the case of PLAZA – the Zaragoza Logistics Platform

Abstract

The economics literature offers many examples of studies of the economic impact of transportation infrastructure such as highways, ports, and airports; however, little attention has been paid to other types of infrastructure such as logistics platforms. This article is a first assessment of the economic effects of the largest logistics platform in Europe – PLAZA, the Zaragoza Logistics Platform – located in Spain. More precisely, this paper analyzes the economic significance of PLAZA on the economy of the Aragon region where it is located. The methodology is based on the application of input–output analysis to the final demand of logistics platform-based companies in a manner that is similar to well-established studies of the economic impacts of tourism on tourist expenditure. This makes it possible to quantify the various levels of economic effects (direct, indirect, and induced) in terms of jobs, salaries, and wages, turnover, gross operating surplus (GOS), and gross value added (GVA). The conclusions reveal the economic importance PLAZA has for the regional economy of Aragon, representing just over 2% of total GVA and 3% of turnover.     

Evaluating Flexible Transport Solutions

Abstract

Flexible transport services (FTS) have been of increasing interest in developing countries as a bridge between the use of personal car travel and fixed route transit services. This paper reports on findings from a recent study in Queensland Australia, which identified lessons from an international review and implications for Australia. Potential strategic directions, including a vision, mission, key result areas, strategies, and identified means of measuring performance are described. Evaluation criteria for assessing flexible transport proposals were developed, and approaches to identifying and assessing needs and demands outlined. The use of emerging technologies is also a key element of successful flexible transport services.     

山区二级公路接入口风险评价

山区二级公路受地形影响较大,路侧危险,线形设计指标较低,道路线形设计的协调性相对较差。由于二级公路的交通管制力度弱,当地居民随意在道路主线上搭建接入口,这些接入口严重影响了道路的服务水平和安全状况。从道路平面、纵断面、横断面及其他要素选取指标分析山区二级公路接入口的安全状况,应用层次分析法对接入口进行风险评价,针对评价结果采取相应的安全改善对策,并依托云南施孟公路,用层次分析模型对实际接入口进行安全评价。     

某钢筋混凝土刚架拱桥荷载试验及性能评定

基于对某钢筋混凝土刚架拱桥静载试验、动载试验及其结果的评定分析,介绍钢筋混凝土刚架拱桥荷载试验的方法与要点。结合有限元分析,将该桥试验结果与计算结果及规范值进行比较,以评价其结构的状态。     

基于混合算法的大跨度斜拉桥可靠度评估

为研究大跨度顸应力混凝土(PC)斜拉桥的可靠度评估问题,提出了适用于大跨度PC斜拉桥这类复杂结构可靠性分析的混合算法.该方法综合运用了有限元分析(FEA)、径向基函数(RBF)神经网络、遗传算法(GA)和Monte Carlo重要抽样(MCIS)方法,并对算法中的关键步骤(RBF神经网络的初始样本点设计方法、MCIS的抽样中心点位置等)进行了改进,使结构分析模块与可靠度计算模块智能结合.利用数值算例的可靠度分析对该算法的有效性进行了验证.最后,以一座主跨为420 m的双塔PC斜拉桥为工程背景,进行了正常使用极限状态下的可靠度分析.参数分析表明:在汽车荷载作用下,该斜拉桥的主梁跨中位移超限失效概率比最长斜拉索强度失效概率高;汽车荷载的均值和标准差是影响斜拉桥可靠度的重要因素;随着汽车荷载均值系数的增大,主梁跨中位移超限失效的可靠指标下降的趋势较为显著.     

大吨位T形刚构桥转体施工风险评估与对策研究

大吨位T形刚构转体桥施工作业技术难度大,不确定因素多,对其施工过程展开风险评估研究非常必要。根据风险评估与管理理论,利用综合识别法识别出转体过程中的施工风险因素,并对转体过程的主要风险源进行风险评估,提出相应施工风险控制对策,为今后类似桥梁施工管理及风险评估提供借鉴。     

王北凹隧道洞口及浅埋段安全风险评估及控制措施

受山区地形的限制,山岭隧道洞口及浅埋段地质条件一般较为恶劣,容易造成洞口失稳、大变形等风险,对隧道的安全施工形成较大隐患。基于王北凹隧道的地质勘察资料、水文地质资料及相关设计资料,通过专家调查法对隧道洞口及浅埋段风险源进行辨识与排序,对其失稳可能发生的风险等级进行了分析,并提出了相应的风险控制措施。     

大跨度CFRP缆索和钢缆索悬索桥经济性能对比研究

为了分析CFRP缆索和钢缆索悬索桥在经济性能方面的优劣,首先推导了悬索桥各个构件的材料用量和造价公式,然后对主跨为1000～5000 m的CFRP缆索和钢缆索悬索桥的造价进行参数影响性研究,考虑的参数有主跨跨径、材料价格、桥跨布置方式、矢跨比和边中跨比。结果表明：跨径较小时钢缆索悬索桥占优,当跨径不断增大,CFRP缆索悬索桥的优势方能逐步体现;随着CFRP材料制造工艺的成熟、价格的不断下降,CFRP缆索悬索桥的竞争力越来越明显;桥跨布置方式对两者的经济性能影响较小;相对于钢缆索悬索桥,CFRP缆索悬索桥的总造价对矢跨比敏感程度较低,其选择范围也更广;边中跨比为0．2～0．3时,CFRP缆索悬索桥的总造价最低。     

TEM技术在大牛地气田管道腐蚀评价中的应用

文中结合大牛地气田埋地管道腐蚀直接评价（ECDA,ICDA）实践,应用管道壁厚瞬变电磁（TEM）检测技术,通过在沿管道按一定间距布置测点进行基础检测,对所发现的管壁厚度异常点处再加密检测,从而确定腐蚀严重部位,较快地掌握气田整体管道质量情况,达到不需开挖、不破坏管道的良好检测效果。     

独柱墩弯桥健康状态评估研究

基于某独柱墩弯桥健康监测系统,进行了桥梁安全状态的动、静态评定参数设置,并对动、静态评定参数进行了监测与测试。依据监测与测试参数确定了评价指标,并利用评价指标实现了桥梁健康状态的评估。