汽车手套箱的设计开发

本文从手套箱的构成及结构形式、法规要求、手套箱设计相关的关键性参数等方面阐述了汽车手套箱的开发设计过程。     

沥青延迟时间谱的计算及应用

通过对3种沥青静态蠕变试验、动态试验和沥青粘弹性性能的分析，研究了沥青的粘弹性能，得到了3种沥青的蠕变柔量曲线和动态柔量曲线。采用非线性回归法计算分析了沥青的离散延迟时间谱，通过延迟时间谱将沥青的动态柔量转换为蠕变柔量，并将转换值与实测值进行了对比分析。结果表明，转换值与实测值偏差较小，离散时间谱可以很好地转换沥青的动、静态粘弹函数，且物理意义明确。同时，通过比较得知根据短时的蠕变数据可以很好地预测长时的蠕变数据。因此延迟时间谱可以很好地预测沥青的蠕变性能。     

On the influence of tyre and structural properties on the stability of bicycles

In recent years the Whipple Carvallo Bicycle Model has been extended to analyse high speed stability of bicycles. Various researchers have developed models taking into account the effects of front frame compliance and tyre properties, nonetheless, a systematic analysis has not been yet carried out. This paper aims at analysing parametrically the influence of front frame compliance and tyre properties on the open loop stability of bicycles. Some indexes based on the eigenvalues of the dynamic system are defined to evaluate quantitatively bicycle stability. The parametric analysis is carried out with a factorial design approach to determine the most influential parameters. A commuting and a racing bicycle are considered and numerical results show different effects of the various parameters on each bicycle. In the commuting bicycle, the tyre properties have greater influence than front frame compliance, and the weave mode has the main effect on stability. Conversely, in the racing bicycle, the front frame compliance parameters have greater influence than tyre properties, and the wobble mode has the main effect on stability.     

Engaging paratransit on public transport reform initiatives in South Africa: A critique of policy and an investigation of appropriate engagement approaches

A number of South African cities are planning integrated public transport networks that rely on the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), in line with similar trends to expand or upgrade public transport services in emerging and industrialised urban transport markets around the globe. In addition, BRT in South Africa is being used as a mechanism to drive reform in the dominant yet highly fragmented paratransit sector, inspired by similar processes particularly in Latin American cities such as Bogotá, Mexico City, and Santiago de Chile. Thousands of paratransit operators would have to formalise their businesses, or merge into new or existing operator entities in order to participate in the new systems. There is, however, an absence of accessible business plans and regulatory regime proposals around which paratransit can be engaged to convince it to alter its current modus operandi. A large number of national, regional and local paratransit groupings have furthermore indicated their resistance to the planned networks on the grounds of insufficient consultation, an unclear future role in the system and employee redundancies. Should this deadlock not be resolved, it seems unlikely that the planned networks will be realised in the proposed timeframes, if indeed at all. This paper investigates the South African passenger transport policy framework that has contributed to the current deadlock, and explores appropriate approaches to engaging paratransit operators on a system of contracting, competition and ownership that recognises the sector’s aspirations and fragmented nature, yet contributes towards improved passenger transport services. It is the authors’ view that paratransit reform is a highly context-specific process, even at the sub-city level, and that this could prevent transferring paratransit regulatory and integration approaches across countries, and even cities in the same country, without adaptation to local conditions.     

Torsion beam axle system design with a multidisciplinary approach

This research proposes an automatic torsion beam axle optimization process with a multidisciplinary approach and generates the optimal torsion design parameters, such as thickness and shape. In order to construct an automatic analysis process, multidisciplinary analysis models, such as modal analysis, roll mode dynamic analysis, and fatigue analysis, were applied in batch mode. To understand the design space, a parametric study using the torsion beam thickness and shape was performed. Considering roll durability and K&C characteristics, the torsion beam axle could be optimized. For the automated design process, a PIDO tool called PIAnO was used. In conclusion, a reduction in the computer-aided simulation time was achieved, and the durability and K&C characteristics of the torsion beam were enhanced by optimizing the thickness and shape.     

随动转向的分析与综合方法研究

基于侧偏柔度的随动转向研究,从四轮转向力反馈控制的角度对随动转向的稳定性和鲁棒性进行了研究,提出一种随动转向非线性弹性特性的综合方法。     

关于新时代我国综合交通运输发展的若干思考

为进一步明确交通强国背景下我国综合交通运输发展战略，从理论和实践两个层面论证交通强国与综合交通运输的辩证关系，在此基础上分析了供给侧结构性改革、国家战略支撑、区域协调发展、科技创新、扩大对外开放、治理体系和治理能力现代化等对综合交通运输发展的新要求。以习近平关于综合交通运输的重要论述为根本遵循，研究提出新时代我国综合交通运输发展安全、便捷、高效、绿色、经济的价值导向、总体思路，探讨基础设施、运输服务、科技创新、治理体系四个方面的战略重点，为交通强国背景下我国综合交通运输发展构建了总体战略框架。     

Marine Shoreline Management—A 35-Year Evaluation of Outcomes in San Juan County,Washington, US

In 1976, Washington became the first state to implement the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) primarily through the 1971 WA Shoreline Management Act (SMA). However, there has been little effort in Washington to evaluate outcomes of shoreline protection programs post SMA. In 2006–2008, we characterized shoreline conditions in San Juan County over three time periods spanning pre and post SMA and engaged community members to improve effectiveness of shoreline protection. We found modest improvements in forest retention on marine shorelines between pre and post 1977, but few other improvements through time. While we could not measure shoreline construction rates, construction practices for shore armor and overwater structures (docks) have changed very little, despite the increased regulatory standards. The vast majority of shore armor constructed post SMA occurred without mandatory county or state permits likely due to: widespread perception that permits were unnecessary and that permit standards were arbitrary and inconsistently applied; poor understanding of shoreline ecology by community members; lack of county or state enforcement authority and shoreline monitoring programs; and poor permit tracking systems.     

A review of issues in transit economics

This paper reviews the development of thought on the major issues in transit economics over the last 50 years, in developed and developing countries. Some issues - the analysis of cost and demand parameters - are perennial, with development mostly in the mathematical sophistication of analytical techniques employed, while others - such as issues of ownership and competitive form - reflect wider trends in economic thinking. Some issues - such as the relationship between transit and development - are universal, while others - such as the role of small vehicles and the informal sector - impact mostly on developing countries. One conclusion stands out. Transit is critical to the achievement of a wide range of social, economic and environmental objectives and, therefore, needs appropriate institutions to ensure its integration with the strategic management of the rest of urban development policy.     

多用途船能效符合证书申领的实践研究

通过对国内某船厂21000dwt多用途船申请船舶能效符合证书的实践过程研究，阐述了文件送审、现场试验验证以及终审过程中的注意事项和要点，明确了各个阶段船厂或船级社的各自责任，为相关方申请船舶国际能效证书／船舶能效符合证书提供参考和借鉴。