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Tramway reliability and safety influencing factors
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The paper presents the factors have influence on the operation process safety of tramway rolling stock, and in consequence will have influence on service intervals. The main goal is to collect a set of factors, which will ... -
Comparison of utilization of conventional and advanced methods for traffic accidents scene documentation in the Czech Republic
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Documentation of the traffic accidents scene is one of the main assumptions and input facts for subsequent accident process analysis. This contribution points out major deficiencies (especially lower accuracy and efficiency) ... -
Speed distributional trends on two-lane roads with mixed traffic under heavy flow
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The present paper describes a method of modelling speed data on two-lane roads under heavy flow when traffic is heterogeneous in character. The effect of heterogeneity in traffic mix results in deviation of speed distribution ... -
Knowledge sharing strategy as a key element of the h2020 programme: Enhancing excellence and innovation capacity in sustainable transport interchanges (Alliance) project
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The knowledge sharing among researchers, decision makers and practitioners becomes necessary for understanding new transportation trends and incorporating innovative transportation strategies in urban planning according ... -
The issues of selection warehouse process strategies
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Paper presents problems of designing and organization logistic processes in warehouse facilities. Highlighted the need of improving logistics facilities actions as a key aspect of increasing productivity, flexibility and ... -
Traffic congestion modelling based on origin and destination
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study attempts to make use of traffic behaviour on the aggregate level to estimate congestion on urban arterial and sub-arterial roads of a city exhibiting heterogeneous traffic conditions by breaking the route into ... -
Modelling of bicycle traffic in the cities using VISUM
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Decisions concerning development of the transport system in district, city or region should be undertaken after careful analysis. One of the methods to carry it out is utilization of a computerized traffic model which is ... -
An improvement in ant algorithm method for optimizing a transport route with regard to traffic flow
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The modification of ant algorithm method for optimizing the transportation route with regard to traffic flow in the street network has been developed in this paper. It was also made possible to confirm the results of ... -
The concept of initial air traffic situation assessment as a stage of medium-term conflict detection
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Key decisions in the air traffic control system are supported by various technical systems. The most important include conflict detection and resolution (CD&R) systems. The main subject of this paper is a medium-term ... -
Modification of the mechanical properties of the sheet two-phase high-strength titanium alloy VT 23 due to impulse introduction of energy
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study shows the effect of the specific impact-oscillatory loading (dynamic non-equilibrium processes) on the variation of the mechanical properties of the sheet two-phase high-strength titanium alloy VT 23. The results ... -
Case study: reaction time of children according to age
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Study presents findings of a simulator study that examined the differences of reaction time for children aged from 3 to 18 years, compared to adults aged from 20 to 30 years. Choice reaction time has been analyzed and three ... -
Air restrictor and turbocharger influence for the formula student engine performance
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Paper presents the investigation of Formula Student car engine performance when different air inlet restrictors are applied. AVL BOOST numerical simulation model is created according to real engine parameters. The research ... -
Hydrogen addition influence for the efficient and ecological parameters of heavy-duty natural gas SI engine
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The paper presents the experimental research results of heavy-duty vehicle (public transport bus), fuelled with natural gas and hydrogen fuel mixtures. Spark ignition six cylinder engine tested with different hydrogen ... -
Horn sounds in transportation systems and a cognitive perspective on the instant mood-condition disorder
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)This study was performed on sidewalks that there can secure movement of pedestrians. The basic theme of the research is how pedestrians are influenced by the sudden hearings of horns in the walking moments. In this study ... -
Route reliability based simulation model for HMA delivery in urban areas
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Planning the delivery of hot mixture of asphalt (HMA) is challenging task, especially when the delivery routes pass through urban areas. Trend in development of recent planning and optimization models are simulation based. ... -
Analysis of the ROSCO in the intermodal transport market
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Flexible intermodal transport is the most advanced method of material transportation Its special feature is flexibility, reflected in transportation and storing of load units. Intermodal transport is also connected to high ... -
Vacuum distillation of rapeseed oil esters for production of jet fuel bio-additives
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The work is devoted to production of bio-additives based on rapeseed oil methyl and ethyl esters, which are suitable for the use in jet fuels. The application of vacuum distillation under low pressure was proposed for ... -
Impact of gas hydrates and long-term operation on fatigue characteristics of pipeline steels
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)Fatigue tests of specimens from pipe steel 17GS and steel 20 after exposure to gas hydrates are performed. A decrease in lifetime was found to be from 15 to 25%, and given the degradation of the material it was 2.5 times ... -
The human factor in the passenger boarding process at the airport
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The article presents the currently considered strategies of boarding passengers at airports with the use of jetway, showing their advantages and disadvantages. The aim of the paper was to present the human factor, which ... -
Estimated economics of operation mobile screens in dry screening process production of final aggregates for hot-mix asphalt
(Procedia Engineering, 2017)The last important production step in hot-mix asphalt aggregates production is a final screening (classifying) of secondary or tertiary crushed materials, which has to ensure high quality screening curves of end-products ...