Investigating The First/Last Mile Problem In Underserved Communities: A Case Study In Camden City, Nj,
2022
Rowan University
Investigating The First/Last Mile Problem In Underserved Communities: A Case Study In Camden City, Nj, Ruqaya Alfaris
Theses and Dissertations
The first/last mile (FLM) is defined as the distance a transiting person should complete before boarding or after alighting at a transit station. The FLM trip is one of the major barriers to access transit, which significantly affects individuals' accessibility to critical services. Specifically, this is prevalent in underserved communities in which public transportation constitutes the major mode of travel. As a case study, the current study discusses the FLM barriers in Camden City, NJ. The study comprehensively reviews the existing literature of the FLM practice to identify the lessons learned from previously conducted plans and programs. To supplement the …
Investigation Of Illegal Weigh Station Bypassing,
2022
University of Kentucky
Investigation Of Illegal Weigh Station Bypassing, Mallory Brown, Andrew Martin, David Leddy, Jennifer Walton
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
This study recommends best practices to curb illegal weigh station bypassing by commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Analysis of historical data collected by Kentucky State Police – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (KSP-CVE) for 2017-2021 revealed that CMV drivers were charged with illegally bypassing weigh stations 2,616 times. Drivers were charged with an average of two other violations when cited for illegal bypassing — most often violations related to credentialing, vehicle safety, or driver safety. Site visits to three permanent weigh stations in Kentucky revealed that CMVs regularly bypass weigh stations illegally, including those authorized to use preclearance systems (Drivewyze and PrePass). A …
2022 Safety Belt Usage Survey In Kentucky,
2022
University of Kentucky
2022 Safety Belt Usage Survey In Kentucky, Erin Lammers-Staats, Derek S. Young, Eric Green, Kenneth R. Agent
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
Each year Kentucky Transportation Center researchers conduct a safety belt usage survey to estimate Kentucky’s statewide safety belt usage rate. In 2022, the safety belt usage rate in Kentucky was 86.72 percent, which represents a 3.06 decline over 2021. Safety belt usage peaked in 2018 at 89.99 percent. Declines in safety belt usage rate over the past couple years may be attributable in part to changes in driver behaviors and traffic dynamics following the COVID-19 pandemic. If Kentucky wants to increase safety belt usage rates, the state may need ramp up enforcement of safety belt laws or bolster educational outreach …
Examining Drivers’ Behaviors To Connected And Automated Vehicles,
2022
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Examining Drivers’ Behaviors To Connected And Automated Vehicles, Hany Hassan, Taniya Sultana
Data
It is envisioned that Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) are the future of transportation as they can assist in minimizing some inefficiencies with the current transport systems. However, it is not clear how drivers of conventional vehicles would interact with CAVs in a mixed traffic environment containing both CAVs and human driven vehicles (HDVs). Thus, this study aims to investigate drivers’ behaviors towards CAVs through driving simulation experiment and national survey study. Two on-ramp and two off-ramp driving simulation scenarios were designed where drivers were asked to merge with two-lane highway in presence of HDVs and CAVs truck platoon in …
Examining Drivers’ Behaviors To Connected And Automated Vehicles,
2022
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Examining Drivers’ Behaviors To Connected And Automated Vehicles, Hany Hassan, Taniya Sultana
Publications
It is envisioned that Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) are the future of transportation as they can assist in minimizing some inefficiencies with the current transport systems. However, it is not clear how drivers of conventional vehicles would interact with CAVs in a mixed traffic environment containing both CAVs and human driven vehicles (HDVs). Thus, this study aims to investigate drivers’ behaviors towards CAVs through driving simulation experiment and national survey study. Two on-ramp and two off-ramp driving simulation scenarios were designed where drivers were asked to merge with two-lane highway in presence of HDVs and CAVs truck platoon in …
Damage Detection And Damage Localization In Bridges With Low-Density Instrumentations Using The Wave-Method: Application To A Shake-Table Tested Bridge,
2022
California State University, Long Beach
Damage Detection And Damage Localization In Bridges With Low-Density Instrumentations Using The Wave-Method: Application To A Shake-Table Tested Bridge, Mehran Rahmani, Xintong Ji, Sovann Reach Kiet
Mineta Transportation Institute
This study presents a major development to the wave method, a methodology used for structural identification and monitoring. The research team tested the method for use in structural damage detection and damage localization in bridges, the latter being a challenging task. The main goal was to assess capability of the improved method by applying it to a shake-table-tested prototype bridge with sparse instrumentation. The bridge was a 4-span reinforced concrete structure comprising two columns at each bent (6 columns total) and a flat slab. It was tested to failure using seven biaxial excitations at its base. Availability of a robust …
Research On The Development Of Port Digitalization And Swot Analysis For Digital Ports,
2022
World Maritime University
Research On The Development Of Port Digitalization And Swot Analysis For Digital Ports, Ling Dong
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Weather Routing For The Refined Management Of Passage,
2022
World Maritime University
Weather Routing For The Refined Management Of Passage, Guobao Gong
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Study On Ships’ Routeing System At Yuxingnao Waters Of Zhoushan Coastal,
2022
World Maritime University
Study On Ships’ Routeing System At Yuxingnao Waters Of Zhoushan Coastal, Qinglong Hao
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Optimum Decarbonization Path For A Container Ship Company,
2022
World Maritime University
The Optimum Decarbonization Path For A Container Ship Company, Tao Wang
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Research On Safe Return To Port Capability Of Large Ships And Its Key Factors,
2022
World Maritime University
Research On Safe Return To Port Capability Of Large Ships And Its Key Factors, Tian Wu
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Decarbonization Of International Shipping Industry And Its Impact On China From The Perspective Of Economic Analysis,
2022
World Maritime University
Decarbonization Of International Shipping Industry And Its Impact On China From The Perspective Of Economic Analysis, Haolin Peng
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Supervision Of Intelligent Ship : Analytical Review From The Perspectives Of China Maritime Administration,
2022
World Maritime University
Supervision Of Intelligent Ship : Analytical Review From The Perspectives Of China Maritime Administration, Zhenhuan Zhang
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Study On Road Performance Of High Content Phosphogypsum Cement Stabilized Red Clay,
2022
Qiannan Prefecture Transportation Construction Maintenance Development Center, Duyun, Guizhou 558000, China
Study On Road Performance Of High Content Phosphogypsum Cement Stabilized Red Clay, Yang Dezhong, Chen Kaisheng, Li Qiang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In response to the waste of phosphogypsum resources and engineering characteristics of red clay, by referring to the mix ratio design method of fly ash mixtures, 18 sets of mix ratio samples were set up indoors. By conducting compaction tests, seven-day unconfined compression strength tests, water-stability tests, and CBR tests, exploratory research was conducted on the road performance of high content phosphogypsum stabilized red clay. The results indicate that the optimal water content of high content phosphogypsum stabilized red clay is lower than that of plain red clay. The seven-day unconfined compression strength is 1.8-3.7 times that of plain red …
Effect Of Varying Amounts Of Sandstone On The Performance Of Asphalt Mixtures In Arkansas,
2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Effect Of Varying Amounts Of Sandstone On The Performance Of Asphalt Mixtures In Arkansas, David Murphy
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
There are many different species and subspecies of aggregate used across the state of Arkansas, and the rest the country. However, it cannot be presumed that the amount and type of these aggregates will be compatible with the commonly used asphalt binder of an area; this can lead to performance issues and premature pavement damage. It has been suspected in Arkansas that an excessive amount of sandstone in asphalt mixtures may be a culprit of some of these premature pavement damage issues, especially regarding the moisture susceptibility of a pavement. This study aimed to analyze the performance effects of using …
Optimal Scheduling Of Connected And Autonomous Vehicles At A Reservation-Based Intersection.,
2022
University of Louisville
Optimal Scheduling Of Connected And Autonomous Vehicles At A Reservation-Based Intersection., Muting Ma
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Reservation-based intersection control has been evaluated with better performance over traditional signal controls in terms of intersection safety, efficiency, and emission. Controlling connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) at a reservation-based intersection in terms of improving intersection efficiency is performed via two factors: trajectory (speed profile) and arrival time of CAVs at the intersection. In an early stage of the reservation-based intersection control, an intersection controller at the intersection may fail to find a feasible solution for both the trajectory and arrival time for a CAV at a certain planning horizon. Leveraging a deeper understanding of the control problem, reservation-based intersection …
Evaluation Of Fresh And Hardened Properties Of 3d-Printed Engineered Cementitious Composites (Ecc) Designed For Sustainable And Resilient Infrastructure Systems,
2022
University of New Mexico
Evaluation Of Fresh And Hardened Properties Of 3d-Printed Engineered Cementitious Composites (Ecc) Designed For Sustainable And Resilient Infrastructure Systems, Maryam Hojati, Muhammad Saeed Zafar, Amir Bakhshi
Data
3D concrete printing is a cutting-edge construction technique that has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry due to cost-saving in terms of labor and formwork costs, efficiency in construction, lower safety-related risks, and a higher degree of automation. However, several issues still make its adoption relatively slower on a large scale. Engineered cementitious composites (ECC), a class of ultra-high-strength concrete, can be a potential solution to some problems, such as reinforcement and durability. The preliminary phase of a Tran SET project focused on the design of 3D printable ECC, considering the concrete mix design proportions and their potential effects …
Evaluation Of Fresh And Hardened Properties Of 3d-Printed Engineered Cementitious Composites (Ecc) Designed For Sustainable And Resilient Infrastructure Systems,
2022
University of New Mexico
Evaluation Of Fresh And Hardened Properties Of 3d-Printed Engineered Cementitious Composites (Ecc) Designed For Sustainable And Resilient Infrastructure Systems, Maryam Hojati, Muhammad Saeed Zafar, Amir Bakhshi
Publications
3D concrete printing is a cutting-edge construction technique that has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry due to cost-saving in terms of labor and formwork costs, efficiency in construction, lower safety-related risks, and a higher degree of automation. However, several issues still make its adoption relatively slower on a large scale. Engineered cementitious composites (ECC), a class of ultra-high-strength concrete, can be a potential solution to some problems, such as reinforcement and durability. The preliminary phase of a Tran SET project focused on the design of 3D printable ECC, considering the concrete mix design proportions and their potential effects …
Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Materials In Ultra-High Performance Concrete,
2022
New Mexico State University
Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Materials In Ultra-High Performance Concrete, Craig Newtson, Seyedsaleh Mousavinezhad, Gregory J, Gonzales, William K. Toledo, Judit M. Garcia
Data
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an emerging material with remarkable mechanical and durability properties that contains large amounts of cementitious materials. Silica fume is a main supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in UHPC, however, it is more expensive than cement and other SCMs, so it is often substituted with inexpensive class F fly ash. Unfortunately, future availability of fly ash is uncertain as the energy industry moves toward renewable energy. Fly ash shortages create an urgent need to find cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternatives for fly ash. This study investigated replacing cement, fly ash, and silica fume in UHPC mixtures with ground …
Effectiveness Assessment Of E-Ticketing Technology In Construction Of Transportation Projects,
2022
Louisiana State University
Effectiveness Assessment Of E-Ticketing Technology In Construction Of Transportation Projects, Sharareh Kermanshachi, Karthik Subramanya
Data
The construction of highway infrastructure has devoted significant resources towards e-Construction to reduce the paperwork and automate the tasks in daily operations. Electronic Ticketing (e-Ticketing) is one such component of e-Construction that aids in the digital transfer of material tickets such as asphalt and concrete which accounts for more than fifty per cent of construction costs. Despite the benefits of e-Ticketing, many state departments and agencies are unwilling to transition into this technology. No studies have identified the cause of the delay in the implementation process, developed a framework to comprehend the platform's full potential, quantified savings, and suggested strategies …
