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Innovative Risk Aperture Manipulation Model for Risk Management in Mega Project Construction
Abstract: The complexities associated with the technical, managerial and financial interventions in mega project implementation accommodates greater risks, encapsulating the complete project period from inception to closure. Consideration of risks in mega project scope is of paramount importance as it delineates either threat or opportunity in the guise of uncertainty at each and every phase of the project. The absence of innovative and rigorous risk management structure imparts a perplexing scenario …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–24 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Wheel Load on Tunnels
Abstract: Construction of tunnels in urban areas for various purposes such as underground transportation and sewage disposal usually includes excavation in soil or semi-rigid media. The need for analysis of wheel loads on tunnels arises due to the future development in the area above the tunnel. If it is a road development, as vehicles pass through it, load of those vehicles may finally act upon the tunnel. But for the present …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Headway Compression during Queue Discharge at Signalized Intersections under Mixed Traffic Condition
Abstract: The evaluation of capacity at signalized intersection is an important component in the planning, design, operation and management of transportation system. Presently, the methodologies available for the estimation of capacity of signalized intersections are based on the concept of saturation flow(s). Saturation flow is the steady maximum queue discharge rate after the green onset. According to the U.S. Highway Capacity Manual, this steady maximum rate is generally achieved after the …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Chronological Evolution of Street Furniture Construction in India
Abstract: Street furniture is a very immediate and important element in our surrounding that very few people relate to but on contrary it relates to them in numerous ways that they even do not realise. Street furniture plays an important role in people’s lives that they often realise and probably overlooked. It surrounds people in various ways in many areas, from lightening ways in night to directing in traffic and from …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Modeling the Socioeconomic Factors Impact on Household Trip Production for Baghdad
Abstract: In Baghdad, the number of vehicles has increased more than two folds after 2003. The land use in many sectors has changed and expansions of residential zone are noticeable at other sectors while the restrictions on car ownership and commerce are nil. The restrictions on using many streets due to security issues cause a huge traffic jam among the whole network. It was felt that revision to the transportation policies …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 61–73 Read article
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Evaluating Rutting Susceptibility of Bituminous Mixes using Indigenously Developed IIT KGP Rut Tester
Abstract: Rutting is the major mode of distress affecting the service life and performance of bituminous pavements. Rutting occurs due to excessive stresses on subgrade, inadequate strength of bituminous mix, inadequate thickness of pavement layers or poor construction methods. Among these causes, quality of bituminous mix is one of the main factors that contribute towards rutting failure. The link between laboratory testing and potential field performance of bituminous mixes is very …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 76–82 Read article
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Paramedical Emergency Planning and Response System for Mysuru City using GIS Techniques
Abstract: This study is conducted to create a real-time application for paramedical emergency planning and response for Mysuru city. The transportation network of the city is plays a vital role for any emergency cases. It provides the connectivity and accessibility from one place to another place. The location of Hospitals , accident spots, traffic junctions, one way details were imported to geo-database and also road network map have used and fixed …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Pot Holes: Filling of Pot Holes (Problems, Repairs, Material for Filling)
Abstract: The concept of pot holes has come into context since many years. The current techniques and methodology of construction of roads have reached goals of urban transport. Due to current traffic conditions, variation of temperature, weather, water logging, etc. result in cracks or pot holes. Efficient use of techniques, modes of repairs, minimizing the causes of pot holes will help to save huge amount of funds and that can be …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Pedestrian Walking Speed Variation with Width of Stairway in Intercity Railway Stations
Abstract: Rail network being the economical and fast means of transport, many people in the developing countries like India rely on it. Railway stations acts as transfer hubs for passengers to alight and board trains. Unlike metro stations, where daily commuters are more, pedestrian traffic inside intercity railway station is heterogeneous in respect to attributes like age, gender, trip purpose, luggage etc. Pedestrians access various platforms using facilities passageways, stairways and …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Towards a Geo-Classification of the Niger Delta for Highway Investment Costing Applications
Abstract: The study carries out a quasi-experimentation, as a basis of devising a spatial quantitative concept, delineating distinct geologic settings which would have differing cost implications for highway infrastructure development in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Three broad conceptual geomorphic boundaries, for the categorisation of Niger Delta soils in engineering geologic costing application, were discerned within this conceptual lens. The study further statistically explores the synthesised geo-zonation for differences in …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–40 Read article
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Investment Analysis and communication Issues for Road Assets
Abstract: The main purpose of this work is to develop good practices for management of infrastructures. The scope of this practice is mainly focused on pavement network, but it also includes other road assets like bridges, culverts and signs. A preventive maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction investment analysis is performed for these assets. The analysis and budgeting is performed for 20 years period to maintain and preserve the existing service level for …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Developing a Safe Speed Limit for Sani Abacha Road in Port Harcuort, Nigeria
Abstract: This paper was aimed at developing a safe speed limit, which is lacking for Sani Abacha Road in Port Harcourt of Rivers State. A comprehensive spot speed study involving traffic volume and traffic speed studies was carried out to determine the different speed percentiles that were used in setting up the speed limit for this roadway. The time mean speed and space mean speed were also determined for the roadway …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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A Comprehensive Logical Model of Bus Terminal Planning Standards in India
Abstract: In India, presently, there are no guidelines available for bus terminal planning standards based on varied passenger characteristics. Since human comfort is a primary design consideration in architectural design planning, design standards for passengers must be based on a relative scale to provide the desired design environment anthropometrically. The requirement for this research is to help resolve the problems faced by planners and architects due to lack of comprehensive design …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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Enhanced Railway Operations Using Automated Locomotive Simulator
Abstract: : Recent statistics indicates about 85 per cent of overall fatalities is caused by humans due to insufficient resources resulting in overworked and inexperienced workers. The deaths of civilians and machinery due to a lack of automation could have severe consequences for the economy of the country. Certain considerations were intercommunication between trains and introduction of passenger safety reporting in emergencies at grass roots level. We suggest eliminating such challenges …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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PERFORMANCE STUDY ON SOIL STABILIZATION USING HIGHLY VULCANIZED RUBBER SHEET
Abstract: Roads are the major constructions. In India the road networks comprises of about 59,03,293 kilometers. The aim of this project is to replace the base course of the WBM with rubber and steel stacked mats. Over 1 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced in India and about 15 million tonnes of rubber tyre wastes are produced. In that about 60% of the rubber wastes are recycled. The reason …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Smart City for Sustainable Development- A Review
Abstract: Smart Cities will attempt to utilize innovation, data &information to further develop framework &administrations. Smart city includes flood of change wherever individuals of specific city get a wide range of fundamental administrations as drinkable water, disinfection, transportation, streets, streetlamps, office of training, data innovation, medical clinic, nursery, stopping &inns, rail routes, air terminal network, fire alleviation, including calamity the board , well strong waste administration plan, so that impeccable neatness …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Analyzing the Influence of Soil-Structure Interaction on High-Speed Rail Embankments: A Plaxis 3D Simulation Study
Abstract: The introduction of high-speed rail (HSR) in India has seen an increase in travel demand and areduction in travel time. However, the stability and deformation characteristics of railwayembankments and soil structure interaction behavior under high-speed design requirements forIndian soil conditions need to be predicted using simplified 3-D finite element modelling. Theobjective of this research is to analyze the rigid ballast-less and flexible ballast-based high-speed railtrack embankments for various critical conditions …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–45 Read article
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Revolutionizing Urban Traffic Management: An AI and Multi-Agent System Approach Leveraging IoT Technology
Abstract: Our study addresses the challenging issue of traffic congestion in modern urban areas and the limitations of traditional solutions like road expansion and network indicators. To effectively tackle traffic congestion, the study explores various strategies that analyze traffic elements, falling into the Macroscopic and Microscopic Models. However, conventional traffic modeling faces significant challenges in dealing with complex traffic systems.Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, including fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, neural networks, and …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Green Gesture Control Tractor
Abstract: India being the agricultural country a clean technology for farming can increase the prosperity of farmer and prosperity of the nation at large. Prototype of Green Gesture Control Tractor is designed and developed specially for the farmers. The main objective was plowing, planting, sprinkling of pesticide, harvesting the crop and transportation of crop with least efforts. In Green Gesture Control Tractor, human hand motions are sensed by sensor (ADXL345 accelerometer) …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Networked Embedded Systems Eliminate Safety Hazards in Rail Journey
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introducing R&D into Rail transport is a good way to make sure that Railway decisions reflect the needs of passengers. Putting in place a foolproof security architecture and best brand components in the design of a safety system can ensure railway commutation in a high security environment. Managing security through proactive monitoring and event management is the key for achieving desired results. Safety and Punctuality — the two watch …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 34–43 Read article