The planning and analysis of a new group rapid transit system: the SkyCabs monobeam system in Auckland

This paper examines a case study of the SkyCabs system as a way to alleviate some of the traffic problems of Auckland, New Zealand. SkyCabs is an elevated two-way monobeam carrying light eight-seater cabs on tracks on each side of the beam, available on demand, providing fast, pollution-free, unimpeded travel above the footpath with panoramic views of the city. The aim of this study is to investigate the attractiveness of implementing the SkyCabs system to and from Auckland central business district (CBD) and Auckland international airport by examining four variables: different routes, different number of stops/stations, different passenger demand levels, and different number of cabs in the system. The analysis utilizes geographical information system and simulation tools for the various scenarios considered. The results show that it is possible to assess the cost–benefit of alternative routes in terms of those four variables and rate of return on investment.     

Cost-effectiveness of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from High-Speed Rail and urban transportation projects in California

A rising trend in state and federal transportation finance is to invest capital dollars into projects which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, a key metric for comparing projects, the cost-effectiveness of GHG emissions reductions, is highly dependent on the cost-benefit methodology employed in the analysis. Our analysis comparing California High-Speed Rail and three urban transportation projects shows how four different accounting framings bring wide variations in cost per metric tonne of GHG emissions reduced. In our analysis, life-cycle GHG emissions are joined with full cost accounting to better understand the benefits of cap-and-trade investments. Considering only public subsidy for capital, none of the projects appear to be a cost-effective means to reduce GHG emissions (i.e., relative to the current price of GHG emissions in California’s cap-and-trade program at $12.21 per tonne). However, after adjusting for the change in private costs users incur when switching from the counterfactual mode (automobile or aircraft) to the mode enabled by the project, all investments appear to reduce GHG emissions at a net savings to the public. Policy and decision-makers who consider only the capital cost of new transportation projects can be expected to incorrectly assess alternatives and indirect benefits (i.e., how travelers adapt to the new mass transit alternative) should be included in decision-making processes.     

性能卓越的转叶式舵机设计

随着造船新理念的深化,在船舶机械的总体布局中,要求舵机设备逐渐集成紧凑,操作简便且节能环保。分析了Rolls-Royce转叶式舵机的设计与技术特点,通过与其他类型舵机的多个技术参数对比,Rolls-Royce转叶式舵机均具有明显的优势。其设计理念贴合船舶行业节能减排的发展趋势,并能为安装、维护和保养节约成本,因此在中国市场占有率相当高。     

建设北京BRT系统,构建可持续发展的城市交通模式

北京南中轴快速公交是中国首条BRT系统,因其运量大、速度快,安全可靠、准点舒适、绿色环保等特点对北京南部地区的交通起到了重要作用。该文详细介绍了北京南中轴BRT快速公交从线路布局、专用车道、车站及换乘、车辆、收费系统和路口公交优先等方面进行的特殊设计,并阐述了该BRT系统建成后相关的调查结果,调查结果表明,快速公交这种新颖的公交运输模式是符合国内经济发展形势的,已经被人们所接受。     

高流动性超早强路面修补混凝土的试验研究

利用快硬硫铝酸盐水泥、氨基苯磺酸系高效减水剂和自配的RF早强掺合料配制出了高流动性、5 h抗折强度大于3.5M Pa、抗压强度大于20M Pa的路面快速修补混凝土。对外加剂与胶凝材料的相容性、混凝土的早期抗压强度、抗折强度、新老混凝土界面粘结性能及抗冻性能进行了试验研究,并在实际破损混凝土路面修补中进行了应用。结果表明,所配制的高流动性超早强修补混凝土便于施工操作、力学性能及耐久性能良好,可以应用于各种混凝土路面的修补并能在5 h内恢复交通。     

基于DEA/AHP方法的大运量快速交通方式选择决策

大运量快速交通系统建设对于合理利用城市经济资源、优化城市土地利用布局具有深远意义。但其交通方式的决策过程影响因素众多,传统的决策方法带有较大人为因素。运用数据包络分析(D EA)方法设计了3种大运量快速交通方式(Subw ay、LRT、B RT)的评价模型。针对指标过多的情况,运用层次分析法(A H P)对其进行了加权处理得到综合指标,以便于评价分析。并在D EA求解目标函数中引入相对决策重要因子,弥补了传统D EA方法完全依赖输入、输出指标数据,不能真正反映指标实际重要程度的缺陷。评价实例表明D EA/A H P综合评价方法对于大运量快速交通方式选择决策具有较好的适用性和可操作性。     

通用型客车车架旋转焊接工装的设计与制造

介绍了一种客车车架360°旋转焊接工装。详细地阐述了从技术要求分析到具体设计制造以及安装过程中遇到的问题，为设计制造翻转焊接类工装提供了的一些参考。     

一种基质沥青快速升温装置的研制

现代交通的发展和道路等级的提高,对路用沥青的性能提出了更高的要求。在沥青中加入SBS、PE和橡胶粉等添加剂以改善基质沥青性能的方法得到了越来越广泛的应用,但改性沥青制作工艺对基质沥青的工作温度有严格的要求。探讨基质沥青的快速加热工艺和相关专用设备的研发是保证改性沥青制作质量的关键之一。     

浅谈吉怀高速梁家院子隧道软弱围岩施工关键工艺

基于隧道施工过程中软弱围岩施工质量、安全控制十分困难。经长期对本软弱围岩隧道的现场施工管理,对软弱围岩的施工控制提出些许见解,并用工程实际情况予以证明。     

大同市快速公交系统方案设计

该文在全面分析快速公交BRT(Bus Rapid Transit System)系统组成特点基础上,针对大同市交通拥堵问题,研究BRT系统实施的可行性和必要性,并提出大同市BRT线路远期、近期布局构想,以及相应的BRT设计方案,为各城市寻求适合自身要求的BRT系统提供参考。