Title Sustainable transportation systems engineering / Francis M. Vanek, Largus T. Angenent, James H. Banks, Ricardo A. Daziano, and Mark A. Turnquist

Published New York : Mcgraw-Hill, [2014] ©2014

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Description 1 online resource (xxix, 672 pages) : illustrations Contents A. Advance praise for sustainable transportation systems engineering -- B. Dedication -- C. About the authors -- D. Preface -- E. Acknowledgments -- F. Note to instructors -- A. Unit 1: motivations and drivers -- 1. Introduction -- Overview -- Introduction: dimensions of transportation -- Transportation and sustainability: historical and contemporary aspects -- Transportation in the context of sustainable development -- An overview of challenges for sustainable transportation -- Contents and organization of this book -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 2. Background on energy security and climate change -- Chapter overview -- Introduction: the role of transportation in energy consumption -- Fuel supplies for meeting transportation energy requirements -- Transportation energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- B. Unit 2: tools and techniques -- 3. Systems tools -- Overview -- Introduction -- Fundamentals of the systems approach -- Systems tools focused on interactions between system elements -- Other systems tools for transportation systems -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 4. Individual choices and transportation demand -- Overview -- Introduction: why are we interested in understanding behavior? -- Travel behavior: demand for trips and transportation choices -- Discrete choice models -- Overview of econometric modeling -- Additive random utility maximization -- Vehicle purchase choices -- Multinomial discrete choice -- Statistical testing -- Modeling sustainable choices -- Forecasting and welfare analysis -- Integration of consumer demand into engineering design -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 5. Background on transportation systems and vehicle design -- Overview -- Introduction -- Units of measure in transportation -- Background on vehicle design -- Adaptation of vehicle design equations to other modes -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 6. Physical design of transportation facilities -- The design process -- Design standards -- Design speed -- Design documents -- Summary -- References -- Exercises -- C. Unit 3: passenger transportation -- 7. Overview of passenger transportation -- Overview -- Introduction -- Recent developments in passenger transportation -- Road capacity and roadway congestion -- Passenger transportation and intelligent transportation systems -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 8. Public transportation and multimodal solutions -- Overview -- Introduction -- Fundamental calculations for public transportation systems -- Methods to enhance public transportation system performance -- Case study of brt and lrt: los angeles orange line -- Future prospects for public transportation -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 9. Personal mobility and accessibility -- Overview -- Introduction -- Adjustment to personal modal option -- Vehicle sharing: carsharing and bikesharing -- Telecommuting and other substitutes for mobility -- Discussion of personal mobility and accessibility options: case of portland, oregon -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 10. Intercity passenger transportation -- Overview -- Introduction -- High-speed rail -- Aviation -- Other intercity alternatives -- Discussion: directions for sustainable intercity travel -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- D. Unit 4: freight transportation -- 11. Overview of freight transportation -- Overview -- Introduction -- Total logistics cost and economic order quantity model -- Disaggregation of freight energy consumption -- Discussion: toward greater sustainability in freight transportation -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 12. Modal and supply chain management approaches -- Overview -- Introduction -- Intramodal approach -- Intermodal approach -- Supply chain management approach -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises 13. Spatial and geographic aspects of freight transportation -- Overview -- Introduction -- Background on the study of freight spatial patterns -- Spatial spreading and spatial redistribution: paper sector case study -- Discussion: prospects for changes in freight spatial patterns -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- E. Unit 5: energy and environment -- 14. Overview of alternative fuels and platforms -- Overview -- Introduction -- Overview of alternative energy endpoints -- Alternatives to icevs today: alternative fuels and propulsion platforms -- Understanding transition issues -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 15. Electricity and hydrogen as alternative fuels -- Overview -- Introduction -- Electric vehicles -- Background on electric grid function -- Integrating transportation energy demand and the grid -- Hydrogen fuel cell systems and vehicles -- Concluding discussion of options: evs, phevs, v2g, and hfcvs -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 16. Bioenergy resources and systems -- Overview -- Introduction -- Biomass -- Platforms -- Alcohol -- Biodiesel -- Methane and hydrogen (biogas) -- Bioenergy integration into transportation energy supply -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- 17. Conclusion: toward sustainable transportation systems -- Overview -- Introduction -- Other transportation system-wide issues -- Pathways to a sustainable transportation future: urban, national, and global examples -- Concluding discussion of the conflict between development and environment -- The transportation professional's role in creating sustainable transportation systems -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- F. Appendix a: common conversions -- G. Appendix b: online appendices -- H. Appendix c: engineering economy tools -- Overview -- Introduction -- Economic analysis of transportation projects and systems -- Direct versus external costs and benefits -- Intervention in transportation investments and choices to achieve social aims -- Summary -- References -- Further readings -- Exercises -- I. Appendix d: geometric design -- Geometric cross section -- Vertical alignment -- Horizontal alignment -- Superelevation -- Coordination of horizontal and vertical alignment -- Intersections and interchanges -- Design software -- Summary -- References -- Exercises -- Computer exercises -- Design exercises Summary Featuring in-depth coverage of passenger and freight transportation, this comprehensive resource discusses contemporary transportation systems and options for improving their sustainability. The book addresses vehicle and infrastructure design, economics, environmental concerns, energy security, and alternative energy sources and platforms. Worked-out examples, case studies, illustrations, equations, and end-of-chapter problems are also included in this practical guide Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Transportation. Transportation -- Planning. Transportation -- Technological innovations transportation. Transportation Transportation -- Planning Transportation -- Technological innovations Form Electronic book Author Angenent, Largus T., author Banks, James H., author Daziano, Ricardo A., author Turnquist, Mark A., author LC no. 2014469522 ISBN 9780071800136 0071800131

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