Privately Financed Infrastructure (PFI) projects are characterized by huge and irreversible investments and are faced with various risks. Project performance risks, such as project completion time and costs, affect the project value significantly, particularly in project development phase. This is because a major part of the project investments are made during this phase. Due to [...]
Simulation of Solutions to Excessive Vibration Problems of Pedestrian Footbridges
Footbriges are often prone to vibrations induced by pedestrian loading. They are long and slender and their weight is moderate. One of the classical and famous examples is the transverse vibrations encountered on the millennium bridge in London. Horizontal vibration problems have received considerable attention due to millennium bridge vibration problem, but potential problems relating [...]
Integrated Management of Highway Maintenance and Traffic
Highway maintenance, especially pavement rehabilitation or resurfacing, requires lane closures. This work develops an integrated model to help highway agencies in developing traffic control plans for maintenance activities and in efficiently managing traffic around highway… Contents Chapter I Introduction 1.1 Background1 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Research Objectives 1.4 Research Scope and Tasks 1.5 Technical Approach [...]
Using GIS in Solid Waste Management Planning: A case study for Aurangabad, India
The environment is heading towards a potential risk due to unsustainable waste disposal. It is a sensitive issue which concerns about serious environmental problems in today’s world. The present situation of direct dumping of the waste without proper inspection and separation leaves a serious impact of environmental pollution causing a tremendous growth in health related [...]
Decision-Making For Roadway Lane Designation Among Variable Modes
Increasing traffic congestion and a shortage of funds available to build new roads are forcing the transportation infrastructure to function at its maximum capacity. The limited road space available on congested urban street networks in major cities… Contents Chapter I: Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2. Research Objectives 1.3. Organization Chapter II: Literature Review 2.1. Overview 2.2. [...]
Corrosion Resistance of Weathering Steels
To reduce both the initial and the maintenance painting costs, engineers in many states have increasingly been designing bridges made of bare, exposed weathering steel. However, after many years of experience, engineers are concerned about the long-term performance…. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Type of Steel 1.3.1 A242 Steel 1.3.2 A588 [...]
Development of a Fringe Parking Model
Fringe parking is a parking management tool used by cities to provide additional parking on the outskirts of the central business district to achieve the goals of reducing downtown congestion, eliminating the need to construct downtown parking facilities and/or providing travelers with a lower cost parking option. There is limited research on forecasting techniques with [...]
Decision Support Systems for Water Resource Management
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) structures long-term plans for Europe’s threatened water resources. Owning to the inherent and human-made complexities of the water cycle, stakeholders must move strategically to avoid crisis and restore sustainability. Yet, the reality of water resource management today is falling short on delivery. Stakeholders require strategic tools that will help them [...]
Agent-Based Model To Examine Housing Price, Household Location Choice, And Commuting Times
Title: An Agent-Based Model To Examine Housing Price, Household Location Choice, And Commuting Times In Knox County, Tennessee The research conducted for this thesis uses an agent-based model (ABM) to simulate housing price, location, and journey to work (JTW) times for households in Knox County… Author: Mulbrandon, Matthew Source: University of Maryland Download Link: Click [...]
Infrastructure Sensor Networks
Title: Self-Organization and Topology Control of Infrastructure Sensor Networks Infrastructure networks are complex, interconnected, and inter-dependent systems on which modern society has become almost totally dependent. They provide for cost-effective and efficient distribution of energy, communications, and transportation, yet are increasingly fragile and rapidly propagate… Author: Casey, Michael J Source: University of Maryland Download Link: [...]