Estimation of value of travel time reliability

In mode choice decision, travelers consider not only travel time but also reliability of its modes. In this paper, reliability was expressed in terms of standard deviation and maximum delay that were measured based on triangular distribution. In order to estimate value of time and value of reliability, the Multinomial and Nested Logit models were used. The analysis results revealed that reliability is an important factor affecting mode choice decisions. Elasticity is used to estimate the impacts of the different policies and system improvements for water transportation mode. Among these policies, decision maker can assess and select the best alternative by doing the benefit and cost analysis based on a new market share, the value of time, and the value of reliability. Finally, a set of promising policies and system improvement of the water transportation were proposed.     

Ramp meters on trial: Evidence from the Twin Cities metering holiday

Ramp meters in the Twin Cities have been the subject of a recent test of their effectiveness, involving turning them off for eight weeks. This paper analyzes the results with and without ramp metering for several representative freeways during the afternoon peak period. Seven performance measures: mobility, equity, productivity, consumers’ surplus, accessibility, travel time variation and travel demand responses are compared. It is found that ramp meters are particularly helpful for long trips relative to short trips. Ramp metering, while generally beneficial to freeway segments, may not improve trip travel times (including ramp delays). The reduction in travel time variation comprises another benefit from ramp meters. Non-work trips and work trips respond differently to ramp meters. The results are mixed, suggesting a more refined ramp control algorithm, which explicitly considers ramp delay, is in order.     

MBR工艺在车站站房污水回用中的经济分析

MBR（Membrane Bioreactor）工艺是将生物处理与膜分离技术相结合而成的一种高效污水处理新工艺。此文就其在车站站房污水回用工程领域的应用进行了经济分析和比较，结果表明，MBR工艺比传统的中水处理工艺具有更强的竞争力。     

故障树分析（FTA）技术在机车安全性评估中的应用

阐述FTA分析程序以及定性和定量的分析方法及目的;以某蓄电池电力机车为例,选择触电危险作为顶事件,说明触电故障树的构建过程。通过定性与定量分析,得出导致触电安全事故发生的最小割集和概率,由此评估机车的运用安全性;指出了FTA技术在机车安全性评估中的重要作用及其分析过程中需注意的问题。     

ZPW-2000A轨道电路窜频故障分析及处理

介绍了ZPW-2000A轨道电路部分窜频现象的分析及处理方法,通过这些方法能够有效判断ZPW-2000A设备故障发生的处所及可能原因.     

一种采用改进半桥主电路的有源滤波器

在分析双电感半桥电路的基础上,提出了一种基于改进半桥拓扑结构的新型有源电力滤波器,它消除了传统有源滤波器拓扑的桥臂直通故障隐患,且具有可高频、高效率运行的优点。文章详细分析了其工作原理,给出了相应的控制策略。仿真和实验结果验证了这种新型有源滤波器的可行性。     

铁道信号系统安全保障研究

在信号系统的设计、制造、施工、调试等阶段进行安全保障很重要。重点介绍按照欧洲铁路安全标准对铁道信号系统进行交叉接收以及安全管理。     

南京地铁2号线列车车门故障解析

通过对南京地铁2号线列车客室车门关门阻力大、关闭不到位、锁闭不可靠等故障的分析,发现这些故障与客室车门的结构、零部件的材料和质量有关,并提出了解决措施。     

ZPW-2000A轨道电路红光带的分析方法和影响道砟电阻的成因

概述ZP W-2000A无绝缘轨道电路的特点,并基于现场一次典型的道砟电阻降低情况为例,分析造成现场道砟电阻降低的原因,并提出解决办法.     

城市轨道交通牵引供电接触轨系统温度应力有限元分析

温度变化时接触轨内部会产生巨大的温度应力,严重时甚至会危及城市轨道交通牵引供电安全。结合目前应用较广泛的钢铝复合接触轨,基于有限单元法,采用三维软件SOLIDWORKS建模,并在有限元软件Ansys Workbench中对接触轨模型的温度应力进行了模拟分析。该模型考虑了卡爪、尼龙垫块及支座等构件的束缚影响,采用边界条件控制环境的温度变化,得到了接触轨内部温度应力场云图,并分析了此温度应力对绝缘支座的影响。研究结果可为接触轨系统中各构件的设计、优化、安装及检修提供参考。