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Open Access 18.01.2019

Speed profile optimization of catenary-free electric trains with lithium-ion batteries

Catenary-free operated electric trains, as one of the recent technologies in railway transportation, has opened a new field of research: speed profile optimization and energy optimal operation of catenary-free operated electric trains. A …

verfasst von:
Nima Ghaviha, Markus Bohlin, Christer Holmberg, Erik Dahlquist

Open Access 29.12.2018 | Correction

Correction to: Speed–density functional relationship for heterogeneous traffic data: a statistical and theoretical investigation

In the original publication, the unit of variable kj in Tables 4 and 7 has been incorrectly published as km/h. The correct unit of variable kj should be veh/h.

verfasst von:
Hari Krishna Gaddam, K. Ramachandra Rao

Open Access 22.12.2018

Traffic prediction using a self-adjusted evolutionary neural network

Short-term prediction of traffic flow is one of the most essential elements of all proactive traffic control systems. The aim of this paper is to provide a model based on neural networks (NNs) for multi-step-ahead traffic prediction. NNs’ …

verfasst von:
Shiva Rahimipour, Rayehe Moeinfar, S. Mehdi Hashemi

Open Access 21.12.2018

Complementary parametric probit regression and nonparametric classification tree modeling approaches to analyze factors affecting severity of work zone weather-related crashes

Identifying risk factors for road traffic injuries can be considered one of the main priorities of transportation agencies. More than 12,000 fatal work zone crashes were reported between 2000 and 2013. Despite recent efforts to improve work zone …

verfasst von:
Ali Ghasemzadeh, Mohamed M. Ahmed

Open Access 14.12.2018

Analysis of a joint entry- and distance-based cordon pricing scheme: a dynamic modeling approach

Transportation demand management (TDM) covers strategies for reducing traffic congestion within the affected urban areas. Congestion pricing includes a branch of TDM strategies; among them, the entry-based cordon pricing, i.e., applying charge on …

verfasst von:
Mehrdad Gholami Shahbandi, Abbas Babazadeh

Open Access 05.12.2018

Speed–density functional relationship for heterogeneous traffic data: a statistical and theoretical investigation

This study is an attempt to establish a suitable speed–density functional relationship for heterogeneous traffic on urban arterials. The model must reproduce the traffic behaviour on traffic stream and satisfy all static and dynamic properties of …

verfasst von:
Hari Krishna Gaddam, K. Ramachandra Rao

Open Access 16.11.2018

Numerical optimisation and experimental validation of divided rail freight brake disc crown

In this study, numerical optimisation and experimental validation of a divided rail freight brake disc crown made of grey cast iron EN-GJL-250 is presented. The analysed brake disc is used in rail freight wagons and possesses a load capacity of …

verfasst von:
Uroš Grivc, David Deržič, Simon Muhič

Open Access 30.10.2018

Modified criterion for prediction of tunnel deformation in non-squeezing ground conditions

The strength factor-based criterion for tunnel deformation prediction proposed by Hoek in 2000 is reckoned to be the most practical criterion among the tunnel deformation criteria since 1980s. In view of the fact that Hoek’s criterion was obtained …

verfasst von:
Ako Daraei, Shokrollah Zare

Open Access 29.06.2018

TOD residents’ attitudes toward walking to transit station: a case study of transit-oriented developments (TODs) in Bangkok, Thailand

The study aims to analyze the attitude toward walking to the stations of residents living within 1 km of transit stations, or they are called transit-oriented development (TOD) residents. They are highly expected to walk to transit station and use …

verfasst von:
Pornraht Pongprasert, Hisashi Kubota