Abusamra, Soliman | El Hakea, Ayman H.

Transportation Engineering

Comprehensive and practical, this book provides an essential resource for educators, researchers, students and those in public agencies and consultancies who are directly responsible for managing municipal infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer pipes, etc. 

Table of Contents
Part 1: Evolution of Infrastructure Asset Management
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - An Overview of Asset Management: Evolution, Strategies, and Principles
Chapter 3 – Municipal Contractual Practices
Part 2: Infrastructure Interdependency, Coordination, and Contractual Frameworks
Chapter 4 – Infrastructure Interdependency
Chapter 5 – Coordination Framework for Municipal Infrastructure
Chapter 6 – PBC-based Contractual Scheme for Co-Located Assets
Part 3: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Measurement and Modeling
Chapter 7 – Criteria for KPIs Selection
Chapter 8 – Condition and Resilience Preparedness KPIs
Chapter 9 – Temporal, Spatial, and Financial KPIs
Chapter 10 – Efficiency and Effectiveness KPIs
Chapter 11 – Risk KPI
Chapter 12 – Multidimensional Performance Assessment Saving Model
Part 4: Optimization Framework for Municipal Infrastructure
Chapter 13 – An Overview of Decision-Making and Optimization for Asset Management
Chapter 14 – Optimization Framework and Steps Toward Coordinated Planning of Municipal Infrastructure
Part 5: Case Studies
Chapter 15 – City of Montreal Case Study
Chapter 16 – Town of Kindersley Case Study
Part 6: Future of Cities and Infrastructure in 2050
Chapter 17 – Vision for 2050: Sustainable Cities and Coordinated Infrastructure
Chapter 18 – Transportation, Sustainability, and Resilience in the Infrastructure of 2050
Chapter 19 – Role of Digital Technology and Asset Management in the Infrastructure of 2050
Chapter 20 – Adapting Infrastructure for Inclusivity, Security, and Well-Being by 2050
Chapter 21 – Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, and Circular Economy Principles in 2050 Infrastructure

Active In-Wheel Suspension System Design for On-Road Vehicles presents a comprehensive and systematic design and control framework for an Active In-Wheel Suspension System (IWASS), a transformative technology for modern on-road vehicles.

1. Unsprung to Unbound: The Century-Long Journey of In-Wheel Suspension. 2. The Architectural Blueprint: Structural Design and Mathematical Modelling of IWSS. 3. Theoretical Foundations for the Multiphysics Design and Control of IWASS. 4. Single-Input Single-Output Controller for Active In-Wheel Suspension System on Vehicle. 5. Optimal Controller for Active In-Wheel Suspension System on Vehicle. 6. Robustness Analysis of the In-Wheel Active Suspension Systems. 7. Advanced Model Predictive Control for In-Wheel Active Suspension Systems. 8. Conclusion: The Triumph of Active Control in Redefining Vehicle Dynamics

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This book details state-of-the-art drive by wire technology, enabling engineers to create safer and smarter steering technology. With applications in Formula 1 driving, this book is an accessible yet ambitious introduction to the technology that is fast becoming the future of road vehicles.

1. Vehicle Steering System: An Introduction 2. Active Tracking Control for Steer-by-Wire System 3. Force Feedback Control for Steer-by-Wire System 4. Shared Steering Control by Steer-by-Wire System 5. Active Control of Four-Wheel Steering Vehicle 6. Variable Steering Ratio Control of Steer-by-Wire Vehicle

Automotive Technology & Engineering

A core book for a student or apprentice technician on an IMI or EAL qualification at Level 3, or an undergraduate student, following on from Basic Motorsport Engineering.

1 Engine,  2 Chassis,  3 Transmission,  4 Inspection,  5 Overhaul of Mechanical Components,  6 Modification,  7 Electrical and Electronic Systems,  8 Acceleration,  9 Case Study,  10 Governance, Ethics, the Environment, and Sustainability

Automotive Technology & Engineering

A core book for a student or apprentice technician on an IMI or EAL qualification at Level 3, or an undergraduate student, following on from Basic Motorsport Engineering.

1 Engine,  2 Chassis,  3 Transmission,  4 Inspection,  5 Overhaul of Mechanical Components,  6 Modification,  7 Electrical and Electronic Systems,  8 Acceleration,  9 Case Study,  10 Governance, Ethics, the Environment, and Sustainability

This new edition continues to explore the intricate processes of designing, developing, and manufacturing automotive products, by integrating multiple levels of complex systems. It describes systems engineering and attribute engineering, ensuring the new product meets the customer's desired attributes. 

Part I: Automotive Product Development Process. 1. Introduction: Automotive Product Development. 2. Steps and Iterations Involved in the Automotive Product Development. 3. Customer Needs, Business Needs, and Government Requirements. 4. Vehicle Types and Body Style. 5. Role of Benchmarking and Target Setting. 6. Business Plan Development and Getting Management Approval. 7. New Technologies, Vehicle Features, and Technology Development Plan. 8. Relation of Vehicle Attributes to Vehicle Systems. 9. Understanding Interfaces between Vehicle Systems. 10. Cascading Vehicle Attribute Requirements to Vehicle Systems. 11. Development of Vehicle Concepts. 12. Selecting a Vehicle Concept. 13. Detailed Engineering Design during Automotive Product Development. 14. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. 15. Vehicle Validation. 16. Managing Vehicle Development Programs. 17. Customer Feedback, Product Quality, and Product Liability. 18. Creating a Brochure and a Website for the Vehicle. Part II: Tools Used in the Automotive Design Process. 19. Toolbox For Automotive Product Development. 20. Decision-Making Tools. 21. Product Planning Tools. 22. Financial Analysis in Automotive Programs. 23. Computer-Aided Technologies. 24. Vehicle Package Engineering Tools. 25. Vehicle Evaluation Methods. Part III: Examples and Illustrations. 26. Applications of Tools: Evaluation Studies. 27. Developing a Passenger Car: A Case Study. 28. Developing a Pickup Truck: A Case Study. 29. Developing a Sports Utility Vehicle: A Case Study. Appendix 1: Benchmarking, Vehicle Specifications, and Pugh Analyses . Appendix 2: Product Decomposition, QFD, Requirement Cascade, and Interface Analysis for a Selected Vehicle System. Appendix 3: Conceptual Design, Program Timing Plan, and Financial Plan Development. Appendix 4: Technology Plan and Vehicle Validation Plan. Appendix 5: Systems Engineering Management Plan and Vehicle Brochure. 

Transport & Vehicle Engineering

This book presents select contributions from the inaugural Autonomous Transport Conference held in Gdynia, Poland in 2024 under the Maritime University of Gdynia. This comprehensive volume captures cutting-edge research and innovative insights from the scientific community on autonomous transport technologies across applications.

1. Process failure and effects analysis a sea voyage MASS  2. MANET networks as a key system for autonomous navigation advancement  3. Possibilities of using an ontology system in autonomous states for communication purposes  4. Autonomous harbor tug formation control system  5. The design process of collision avoidance algorithms for ships to be applied in the autonomous navigation system  6. Supporting maritime autonomous systems with an intelligent control methods  7. Managing the safe operation of ships in the context of the development of autonomous shipping  8. PSO method for optimizing loss function weights for ship model control  9. Information flow in transport telematics systems  10. Optimising ship routes with capability plots and Dijkstra's algorithm: a case study on anchorage navigation  11. Towards reliable PNT data for autonomous shipping

Automotive Technology & Engineering

The best first book for a student, apprentice or new engineer, for motorsport and the supply chain, for IMI or EAL qualifications at Level 2

Chapter 1 - Engine 
Chapter 2 Body and Chassis 
Chapter 3 Fuel System 
Chapter 4 Ignition Systems 
Chapter 5 Cooling Systems 
Chapter 6 Lubrication Systems 
Chapter 7 Transmission - Clutch, Gearbox, Drive Shafts and Couplings 
Chapter 8 Suspension and Steering 
Chapter 9 Braking System 
Chapter 10 Electrical and Electronic Systems 
Chapter 11 Introduction to E Sim Racing - computer based racing and rallying 
Chapter 12 Introduction to Electric Powered Cars, and Innovative Forms of Power 
Chapter 13 Wheels and Tyres 
Chapter 14 Motorsport Regulations 
Chapter 15 Science in Motorsport 
Chapter 16 Dealing with Specialist Materials  
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Automotive Technology & Engineering

The best first book for a student, apprentice or new engineer, for motorsport and the supply chain, for IMI or EAL qualifications at Level 2

Chapter 1 - Engine 
Chapter 2 Body and Chassis 
Chapter 3 Fuel System 
Chapter 4 Ignition Systems 
Chapter 5 Cooling Systems 
Chapter 6 Lubrication Systems 
Chapter 7 Transmission - Clutch, Gearbox, Drive Shafts and Couplings 
Chapter 8 Suspension and Steering 
Chapter 9 Braking System 
Chapter 10 Electrical and Electronic Systems 
Chapter 11 Introduction to E Sim Racing - computer based racing and rallying 
Chapter 12 Introduction to Electric Powered Cars, and Innovative Forms of Power 
Chapter 13 Wheels and Tyres 
Chapter 14 Motorsport Regulations 
Chapter 15 Science in Motorsport 
Chapter 16 Dealing with Specialist Materials  
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Innovations, Applications, and Advanced Management Systems

Transportation Engineering

This book is a panoramic view of the innovations propelling the electric revolution. It unravels the intricate tapestry of battery technologies from their origins in electrochemistry to the cutting-edge of lithium-one and far beyond.

1. Electrical Energy Storage Systems.&nbsp; 2. Battery Testing, Characterization, and Modelling.&nbsp; 3. Battery Management System.&nbsp; 4. Cell Balancing Techniques.&nbsp; 5. Thermal Management of Electric Vehicle Battery Pack and Power Train Components.&nbsp; 6. Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles.&nbsp; 7. Application of Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and Digital Twin in Battery Storage.&nbsp; 8. EV as&nbsp;a Decentralized Energy Storage System.

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This book details how to assess electric mobility characteristics within electric vehicles, discussing energy management methods, automated systems, and the enormous potential of data resources mined from software, navigation systems and connectivity.

1 Introduction Part I  Design, optimization, and management of the power sources in electric vehicles  2. E-fuels and their implementation in zero-emission propulsion system 3. Design and integration of energy storage devices for automotive applications 4. Vehicle energy storage devices and their second-life applications 5. Digital Twin: An Effective Big Data Processing Tool for the Optimization of Electric Vehicles Part II  Design, management, and control of the powertrain of electric vehicles 6. Topologies design and component sizing of electrified powertrains 7.Dedicated thermal propulsion systems for electrified vehicles 8. Thermal management systems and methods for electrified vehicles Part III Prediction and planning of electric vehicles in real-world driving 9. Driver behaviour prediction and driver-oriented control of electric vehicles 10.  Global control optimizations of electrified vehicles 11.  Traffic-in-the-loop simulation, optimization, and evaluation for electric vehicles 12.  Driving Control and Traffic Modelling for Automated, Connected and Electrified Vehicles (ACEVs)

Road Transport Industries

This book offers comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of how ride-hailing applications (RHAs) are changing the landscape of urban mobility in developing Southeast Asia by examining the disruptions they cause, the impacts of RHAs on the transportation system, and public policy responses aimed at mitigating these impacts.

Part 1 Introduction and Overviews of Ride-Hailing Applications in Its Market, Business Models and Strategies, and Regulation 1: Introduction 2: Ride-Hailing Applications in Southeast Asia 3: Regulating Ride-Hailing Application Services in Southeast Asia Part 2 Case Studies from Major Southeast Asian Cities 4: Bangkok, Thailand 5: Hanoi, Vietnam 6: Jakarta, Indonesia 7: Manila, The Philippines 8: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Part 3 Future of Ride-Hailing Application in Southeast Asia 9: Future of Ride-Hailing Application Service – A Generative Visioning Approach 10: Conclusion

Tsunashima
, Hitoshi | Matsumoto, Akira | Michitsuji
, Yohei | Hubbard, Peter | Ward, Christopher

Railway Technology & Engineering

1. Fundamentals of railway vehicle and track.  2. Modelling the fundamental dynamics of railway vehicles.  3. Application of vehicle simulation to railway safety.  4. Condition monitoring and condition-based maintenance (CBM).  5. Application examples

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: A Solution to Green Transportation and Resilient Grid

Transport & Vehicle Engineering

This book presents electric vehicle technology, highlighting the research gap and bottlenecks, while laying the roadmap for future research. This will lead to the success of technology and creating a green, intelligent, smart, and sustainable society along with a resilient grid.

1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Hybrid Energy Systems: Architecture, Management, and Standards&nbsp; 2 Charging Standards and Protocols for Electric Vehicles 3 Electric Vehicle Propulsion Systems and Charging Techniques 4 Battery Modeling and Emerging BMS Techniques in Electric vehicles: An Integrated Review 5 High Gain DC–DC Converters for Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Vehicle Applications 6 Resilient ABF-SMC Design for a Novel Multisource Hybrid Electric Vehicle 7 Grid Integration and Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles 8 Sustainable E-Mobility with Blockchain-enabled Decentralized Charging Architecture 9 Exploring the Potential of Vehicle-to-Grid Technology at Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Road Transport Industries

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of electric vehicle supply chains. It will appeal to a broad audience, including EV manufacturers, supply chain professionals, sustainability leaders, policymakers, and scholars focused on sustainable transportation and supply chain innovation.

1. Introduction to Electric Vehicle Supply Chains: A Transformative Landscape  Part I - Foundations and Emerging Trends in EV Transportation  2. Electrifying Off-Site Transports of Construction Production – Prerequisites for a Full-Scale Transition  3. Towards Sustainable Mobility: Assessing Electric and Bio-Fuel Vehicles Against Conventional Motors – A Comparative Study  4. Opportunities, Challenges and Barriers related to Hydrogen-powered Heavy-duty Trucks for Road Transportation: A Semi-systematic Literature Review  5. Driving Sustainability: The Role of EVs in Market Dynamics and Circularity  Part II - Battery and Raw Material Supply Chain Considerations  6. Impact of New Battery Plants Raw Material Transport on Local Infrastructure and Emissions in Southern Finland  7. Sustainable Pathways for Electric Vehicle Battery Minerals Sourcing: An SDG-Aligned Triple Bottom Line Approach  8. Adaptation of EU Battery Regulation: Data Management Framework Requirements  9. Actor Network Dynamics in Circular Supply Chains for Products Containing Critical Raw Materials  Part III - Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy and Digitalization  10. Electric Powertrain Vehicles in Supply Chain Management: New Perspectives to Consider  11. Implementing Digital Technologies to Improve Supply Chain Resilience in the Electric Vehicle Industry  12. Circular Economy and the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Directions  13. Human Capital Related Challenges in Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: A South Asian Perspective  Part IV - Charging Infrastructure, Innovation, and Regulatory Challenges in EV Ecosystem  14. Advancing EV Mobility: The Role of Portable Charging Solutions in Sustainable Transportation  15. Developing Strategic Fit in Changing Business Dynamics: The Case of an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Manu

Transportation Engineering

Traditional Industries - Clean & Green Advancements

This discusses the environmental impact of emissions from ships, covering mandatory regulations of MARPOL 73/78 and the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan, and new International Maritime Organization regulations. It examines how ship staff can increase energy efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and using innovative technologies.

1. Introduction.  2. Energy Efficient Ship Operations.  3. Energy Efficiency Indices &amp; SEEMP.  4. Strategies for Ship's Energy Efficiency.  5. Monitoring Fuel Consumption.  6. Low Carbon Ship Operations.  7. Diesel Engines and Energy Efficiency.  8. Energy Audits, Surveys and Certification.  9. International Legislation Regarding Emissions.  10. Environmental Efforts by the Shipping Industry.  11. Beyond Compliance: Surpassing Regulations, Carbon Credits and Carbon Exchanges.  12. Guidance on Best Practices for Fuel-Efficient Operations of Ships.  13. Case Studies on Environmental Pollution.  14. The Way Forward.  

Mechanical Engineering Design

The text discusses energy-efficient vehicles as an essential element of sustainable transportation.

1. Introduction to Energy Efficient Vehicles for Sustainable Transportation: Transitions and Challenges. 2. Zero Emission: Challenges and Modern Solutions. 3. Youth and Public Transportation: Economics, Sustainability and Shifting Trends Towards E-Transportation. 4. Accessible Sustainable Smart Charging Infrastructure Planning for Cities. 5. Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning and Implementation. 6. Transitions from IC engine to EV and HEV. 7. Efficient Design, Materials and Specification of Electric Motor Used in Electric Vehicle Challenges. 8. Lithium-Ion Battery for Electric Transportation: Types, Components, Pack Design, and Technology. 9. Intelligent Transport System in Smart Cities: Aspects and Challenges of Vehicular Networks and Cloud Computing. 10. The Rise of Electric Vehicles-2023 Status and Future Directions. 11. Techno-Economic and Future Aspects of the HEV-EV- FCV: Decarbonisation, Digitalization and Sustainability. 12. Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles. 13. Application of Solar Energy in Sustainable Mobility. 14. State Estimation of Lithium Ion Battery for Electric Vehicle Application: Types, Design Methods, and Future Trends. 15. Social, Economic and Environmental issues associated with Sustainable Transportation. 16. Separation of Ternary Azeotropic Mixture of Ethanol, Isopropanol and Methyl Ethyl Ketone – Challenges for Future Fuels and Solvents

Ergonomics & Human Factors

Automotive Technology & Engineering

In Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process: Concepts, Issues and Methods, Vivek D. Bhise covers the need-to-know fundamentals as to what makes an ergonomically sound vehicle.

1. Introduction to Automative Ergnomics.  2. Ergonomics in the Systems Engineering Process.  3. Decision-Making and Risks in Automotive Product Programs.  4. Engineering Anthropology and Biomechanics.  5. Occupant Packaging.  6. Driver Information Acquistion and Processing.  7. Controls, Displays and Interior Layouts.  8. Field of View from Automotive Vehicles.  9. Automotive Lighting.  10. Entry and Exit from Automotive Vehicles.  11. Automotive Exterior Interfaces: Service and Loading/Unloading.  12. Automotive Craftsmanship.  13. Role of Ergonomics Engineers in the Automotive Design Process.

Ergonomics & Human Factors

Automotive Technology & Engineering

In Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process: Advanced Topics, Measurements, Modelling and Research, experienced automotive engineer Vivek D. Bhise investigates the advanced procedures and considerations to develop an ergonomic vehicle.

1. Modeling Driver Vision.  2. Driver Performance Measurements.  3. Drive Workload Measurements.  4. Ergonomic Considerations in Electric Vehicle Development.  5. Ergonomic Issues in Autonomous Vehicles.  6. Vehicle Evaluation Methods.  7. Understanding Interfaces between Vehicle Systems.  8. Detailed Engineering Design During Automotive Product Development.  9. Vehicle Evaluation, Verification and Validation.  10. Costs and Benefit Considerations and Models.  11. Special Driver and User Populations.  12. Future Research and New Technology Issues.  13. Product Liability Litigations and Ergonomic Considerations. 

Van Meir, Noemi | van Hassel, Edwin | Vanelslander, Thierry

This book analyses the role of European ports in the energy transition, focusing specifically on the import, storage, and infrastructure challenges related to green hydrogen and ammonia. It will appeal to researchers and graduate students in the fields of port economics, energy logistics and sustainable transport systems.

1.&nbsp;Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Methodological Approaches&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;Towards Energy Transition Scenarios&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Liquid Port Flow Scenarios&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;Exploring Hub Allocation for Energy Flows: A Strategic Analysis&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Cost and Surface Analysis for Future Ports in the Context of the Energy Transition: A Scenario-Based Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;Cost and Surface Analysis for Future Ports in the Context of the Energy Transition: Sensitivity Analysis and Conclusions&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;Conclusions

This book invites readers to critically examine the ways in which stigmatization and socioeconomic barriers combine to restrict access to urban opportunities for marginalized communities. Arguing that the right to the city is inseparable from the right to mobility, this book calls for a radical shift toward a welcoming and solidary city.

Editor's introduction&nbsp; Foreword&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;Part I. Theorizing Extended Mobility and understanding the city as a common&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;Extended Mobility and the right to the city as a common&nbsp; 2. Porosity for a city of commons: confronting segregation and hostility in Europe&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;Public transport, Extended Mobility and the common: potential tools to promote a welcoming city&nbsp;&nbsp;Part II. Building knowledge from theory to practice in Milan and Rio de Janeiro&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Building knowledge about Extended Mobility&nbsp; 5.&nbsp;Extended (im)mobility among Rio de Janeiro’s poor: a case study of Favela da Maré&nbsp; 6.&nbsp;Unequal Extended Mobility among migrants in Milan: a case study of San Siro&nbsp; 7.&nbsp;Lessons on empowering inhabitants through Extended Mobility and the commons&nbsp;&nbsp;Part III.&nbsp;A global look at Extended Mobility: transportation policies, limits and potentialities&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;Mobility Policies and public policies in Southeast Asia: the case of active transport and motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila, Philippines&nbsp; 9.&nbsp;Extended Mobility and citizen-oriented public policies in Western Europe&nbsp; 10.&nbsp;Effects of fare-free public transport policies on Extended Mobility and urban access in Libreville, Gabon&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;Extended Mobility, actual travel needs, and geographies of opportunity in&nbsp;the United States&nbsp; 12.&nbsp;Conclusion: policies and paths for a common and Extended Mobility worldwide

This book invites readers to critically examine the ways in which stigmatization and socioeconomic barriers combine to restrict access to urban opportunities for marginalized communities. Arguing that the right to the city is inseparable from the right to mobility, this book calls for a radical shift toward a welcoming and solidary city.

Editor's introduction&nbsp; Foreword&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;Part I. Theorizing Extended Mobility and understanding the city as a common&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;Extended Mobility and the right to the city as a common&nbsp; 2. Porosity for a city of commons: confronting segregation and hostility in Europe&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;Public transport, Extended Mobility and the common: potential tools to promote a welcoming city&nbsp;&nbsp;Part II. Building knowledge from theory to practice in Milan and Rio de Janeiro&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Building knowledge about Extended Mobility&nbsp; 5.&nbsp;Extended (im)mobility among Rio de Janeiro’s poor: a case study of Favela da Maré&nbsp; 6.&nbsp;Unequal Extended Mobility among migrants in Milan: a case study of San Siro&nbsp; 7.&nbsp;Lessons on empowering inhabitants through Extended Mobility and the commons&nbsp;&nbsp;Part III.&nbsp;A global look at Extended Mobility: transportation policies, limits and potentialities&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;Mobility Policies and public policies in Southeast Asia: the case of active transport and motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila, Philippines&nbsp; 9.&nbsp;Extended Mobility and citizen-oriented public policies in Western Europe&nbsp; 10.&nbsp;Effects of fare-free public transport policies on Extended Mobility and urban access in Libreville, Gabon&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;Extended Mobility, actual travel needs, and geographies of opportunity in&nbsp;the United States&nbsp; 12.&nbsp;Conclusion: policies and paths for a common and Extended Mobility worldwide

Wang, YaNan | Chen, YangQuan

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

This book focuses on fractional order (non-integer order) modeling (FOM) techniques coupled with deep neural network-based intelligent modeling methods for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and battery management systems (BMS) in general. It provides the first one-stop resource on FOM for LIBs with case studies using real operational data sets.

1. Introduction  2. A Review on Fractional-Order Modeling  3. Fractional-order Algorithms for Battery State Estimation  4. Fractional-order Algorithms for Battery Capacity Estimation  5. Intelligent Modeling with Smart Sensors for Battery  6. Perspectives on Intelligent Fractional-Order Modeling  7. Conclusions and Take-home Messages

Radzevich, Stephen P.

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This new edition of Gear Cutting Tools has been updated with revised chapters and illustrations as well as additional, new material with the aim to provide a systematic and comprehensive discussion on modern designs, kinematics, and cutting geometry of gear cutting tools.

SECTION&nbsp;I: Basics&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
1. Gears: Geometry of Tooth Flanks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Principal Kinematics of Gear-Machining Operation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Kinematics of Continuous-Indexing Methods of Gear-Machining Operations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SECTION&nbsp;II: Form Gear-Cutting Tools&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
4. Gear Broaching Tools&nbsp;&nbsp;5. End Mill Gear Cutters6. Disk-Type Mill Gear Cutters 7.&nbsp;Non-Traditional Methods of Gear Machining by Form Cutting Tools&nbsp;
SECTION III: Cutting Tools for Continuous-Indexing Methods of Generation of Gear Teeth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SUBSECTION III-A: Parallel-Axes Gear Machining Mesh&nbsp;
8. Rack Cutters for Planing Spur and Helical Gears9. Gear Shaper Cutters I: External Gear Machining Mesh10. Gear Shaper Cutters II: Internal Gear Machining Mesh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SECTION&nbsp;III-B: Intersected-Axes Gear Machining MeshSUBSECTION&nbsp;III-B:&nbsp; Intersected-Axes Gear Machining Mesh
11.&nbsp; Gear Shapers Cutters with Tilted Axis of Rotation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. Gear Cutting Tools for Machining Bevel Gears13. Gear Shaper Cutters Having Tilted Axis of Rotation: Internal Gear Machining Mesh
SUBSECTION III-C:&nbsp; Crossed-Axes Gear Machining MeshPART III-C.1:&nbsp;Design of Geat-Cutting Tools: External Gear Machining Mesh14. Generating Surface of Gear-Cutting Tool15. Hobs for Machining Gears&nbsp;&nbsp;16. Gear Shaving Cutters17. Examples of Implementation of the Classification of the Gear Machining Meshes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Examines the challenges faced by remote ship operators as maritime navigation shifts to technology-driven remote monitoring and control. This comprehensive guide is written for maritime professionals, instructors, researchers, and policymakers involved in the technological evolution of the maritime industry.

1. Evolution of Remote-Control Technologies for Maritime Autonomy: A Patent-Based Analysis 2. Cybersecurity Research on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 3. Human Oversight in Ship Autonomy 4. Cognitive Challenges of Human-Technology Interaction in Remote Maritime Autonomous Operations 5. The ROC Architecture Framework for Remote Ship Operations 6. A Systematic Analysis of Measurement Methods for Human Factors in Remote Shipping 7. Teaching and Research Infrastructure Requirements to Train Future Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Operators Under Remote Operation Centers

Examines the challenges faced by remote ship operators as maritime navigation shifts to technology-driven remote monitoring and control. This comprehensive guide is written for maritime professionals, instructors, researchers, and policymakers involved in the technological evolution of the maritime industry.

1. Evolution of Remote-Control Technologies for Maritime Autonomy: A Patent-Based Analysis 2. Cybersecurity Research on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 3. Human Oversight in Ship Autonomy 4. Cognitive Challenges of Human-Technology Interaction in Remote Maritime Autonomous Operations 5. The ROC Architecture Framework for Remote Ship Operations 6. A Systematic Analysis of Measurement Methods for Human Factors in Remote Shipping 7. Teaching and Research Infrastructure Requirements to Train Future Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Operators Under Remote Operation Centers

Transportation Engineering

Sustainable Transport Engineering

International Maritime Transport: Management Perspectives offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities in contemporary maritime transport management.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (ACRONYMS)
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Maritime Transport in Global Economy (by Ryszard K. Miler)
Chapter 2 Intelligent Management in Maritime Transport (by Ryszard K. Miler)
Chapter 3 An Idea of Integrated Maritime Transport Management in Water Areas Characterized by Increased Risk to Shipping (Threats to Security and Asymmetric Activities) (by Ryszard K. Miler, Andrzej Kuriata)
Chapter 4 Sustainable Development Requirements in the Pragmatics of Maritime Transport Management (by Ryszard K. Miler, Akram Akoel)
Chapter 5 Global Maritime Transport Performance Index GMTPI&nbsp;(containerized cargo)&nbsp;in Strategic Management (by Ryszard K. Miler, Akram Akoel and Malgorzata Wach-Kloskowska)
Chapter 6 Application of Selected Management Methods in the Decision-Making Process in Maritime Transport (by Bohdan Pac and Tomasz Nowosielski)
Chapter 7 Application of Selected Statistical Methods for the Evaluation of the Functioning of Infrastructure inMaritime Transport (by Akram Akoel and Malgorzata Wach-Kloskowska)
Chapter 8 Management Perspectives (Ryszard Miler)

Olsen, Alexander Arnfinn

Transportation Engineering

This covers mandatory minimum Level 1 training for officers and key ratings under Regulation V/1, paragraph 1.2 of STCW-95: safety and pollution-prevention, layouts of tankers, types of cargo, their hazards and handling equipment, and operational sequence and terminology.

1. History of the Oil and Chemical Bulk Shipping Industry.&nbsp; 2. Typical Tanker Arrangements.&nbsp; 3. Physical and Chemical Properties of Oil and Chemical Products.&nbsp; 4. Cargo Operations.&nbsp; 5. Cargo Handling Operations.&nbsp; 6. General Precautions on Cargo Handling Operations.&nbsp; 7. Inspection and Maintenance of Cargo Handling Equipment at Sea.&nbsp; 8. Cargo Measurement and Heating Systems.&nbsp; 9. Tank Cleaning and Gas-Freeing Operations.&nbsp; 10. Inert Gas Systems.&nbsp; 11. Tanker Hazards and Safety.&nbsp; 12. Hazard Controls.&nbsp; 13. Enclosed Spaces and Hazardous Working.&nbsp; 14. Emergencies, Fire Safety and Firefighting.&nbsp; 15. MARPOL and Marine Oil Pollution Prevention.&nbsp; 16. Incident Case Studies.&nbsp;Annexes.&nbsp;

Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this vast and vital world into focus with a clear, practical, and engaging guide. The book builds a solid foundation by linking key participants, transactions, operations, and legal elements into one cohesive narrative.

1. Introduction to Shipping&nbsp;
2. Types of Ships and Cargo
3. Shipping Markets
4. Charter Types
5. Shipping Operations and Costs&nbsp;
6. Key Shipping Contracts
7. Marine Insurance
8. Shipping Regulations
9. Green Shipping&nbsp;and&nbsp;Digitalization
10. Ports&nbsp;and Shipping Routes
11. Shipping Co. Structure&nbsp;and Shipowners
12. Human and Financial Capital in Shipping

Shipping moves over 90% of global trade, yet for many, the industry remains unseen. Introduction to Shipping brings this vast and vital world into focus with a clear, practical, and engaging guide. The book builds a solid foundation by linking key participants, transactions, operations, and legal elements into one cohesive narrative.

1. Introduction to Shipping&nbsp;
2. Types of Ships and Cargo
3. Shipping Markets
4. Charter Types
5. Shipping Operations and Costs&nbsp;
6. Key Shipping Contracts
7. Marine Insurance
8. Shipping Regulations
9. Green Shipping&nbsp;and&nbsp;Digitalization
10. Ports&nbsp;and Shipping Routes
11. Shipping Co. Structure&nbsp;and Shipowners
12. Human and Financial Capital in Shipping

A Pan-Mediterranean Perspective on Cultural Confluences and Contemporary Challenges

This book provides an up to date overview of Mediterranean port cities and their challenges in a ‘liquid’ world. It interrogates emerging cultural narratives of these places, new morphological approaches to understand their transformation, and the global pressures and local dynamics that shape them.

Introduction: the Mediterranean in ‘liquid’ times&nbsp; PART 1 Cultural narratives of Mediterranean port cities&nbsp; 1 Marseilles as a port city in Jean Claude Izzo’s crime novels&nbsp; 2 Re-establishing centrality to communities’ narratives: the case of Reliving Bighi Through Communities’ Stories&nbsp; 3 The impact of French maritime activities on the historic port landscape of Bejaïa (Ex Bougie)&nbsp; 4 Harbouring identities in a port town: migration and culture in Marsa, Malta&nbsp; PART 2 Morphological approaches to the study of Mediterranean port cities&nbsp; 5 A fortified historic port: exploring the intersection between urban geomorphology, street morphology and touristic land use of Valletta, Senglea and Vittoriosa in the Grand Harbour of Malta&nbsp; 6 Greenterfaz: the ecological reconnection of Málaga’s port and city&nbsp; 7 Beyond separation, a synergy: the development of the Barcelona port&nbsp; PART 3 Global pressures and local dynamics in the contemporary Mediterranean&nbsp; 8 Liquid infrastructures, solid spatialities: how large-scaleinfrastructural projects are reshaping the port of Trieste&nbsp; 9 Becoming smart: projects and projections of digital transformations in Marseilles’ port spaces&nbsp; 10 Antalya as a preferred destination for residential settlementand visiting&nbsp; 11 Conclusions: embracing fluidity through an engaged research agenda for Mediterranean port cities

This book examines different aspects of public transport design and its relationship to passenger experiences, reflecting the growing concern with approaching mobility through the lens of the arts and humanities and social sciences.

Introduction: Mobilities, design and passenger experiences 1. ‘Watch the closing doors’- material interpellation, mobility affordance, and passenger sensations 2. Are airports like cities? Affordances and people’s micro embodied interactions during the arrival experience 3. A passenger service revolution? Transport design and passenger experience on Tokyo’s urban railway network, c. 1945–2010 4. ‘Squeezing in’: body, affect, infrastructure and everyday passenger mobilities in contemporary China 5. Turnstile politics: practices of care and mobility justice in Santiago’s public transport system 6. Breaking the continuum: network aesthetics, infrastructural violence, and media responses to London Underground sexual harassment posters 7. Border controls and (im)mobilities: experiences from a public transport node Afterword: ‘Designing’ mobilities

How AI, EVs, Robotaxis, and New Modes Radically Transform the Ecosystem

Road Transport Industries

Management of Technology & Innovation

Mobility Revolution captures the sweeping transformation redefining how people and goods move, unpacking the forces driving this historic shift and dissecting the central role played by technology. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand and anticipate the future of transportation.

Part I: Mobility Space Facing a Broad Range of Deep Disruptions  1: Introduction to Part I  2: The Technology Tsunami  3: Geopolitics, Global Trade, and the Rise of China  4: Regionalization of Customer Expectations and Market Fragmentation  5: Revisiting the Industry’s Operating Model, Leveraging the Ecosystem  6: Accelerated Rate of Disruptions and Options to Navigate Them  Part II: Towards an Electric Future: A Profound and Far-Reaching Transformation  7: Introduction to Part II  8: Incremental Options to Full Electrification: from HEV to BEV and FCEV  9: Batteries, Motors, and Power Electronics: Technology and Supply Chains  10: The Charging Infrastructure: A Crucial Part of the Ecosystem  11: Toolbox to Address Climate Change, Competitiveness, and Sovereignty  12: OEMs Navigating in Uncertain Clean Mobility Territory  13: The Need for Stable Public Policy and Regionalized Supply Chains  14: BYD: Profile of a Leader  Part III: Assisted and Autonomous Driving: Safety, Convenience, and Driverless Mobility  15: Introduction to Part III  16: A Brief History: From Cruise Control to Robotaxis 17: SAE J3016: A Taxonomy for Assisted and Autonomous Driving 18: ADAS: Aiming for Increased Safety and Convenience 19: Autonomous Driving: A Complex, Yet High Value Challenge   20: A Rich Ecosystem to Support Assisted and Autonomous Driving  21: Regulatory Framework: Prioritizing Innovation or Safety  22: Robotaxis and Shuttles: The Rise of Driverless Urban Mobility  23: <a target=

How AI, EVs, Robotaxis, and New Modes Radically Transform the Ecosystem

Road Transport Industries

Management of Technology & Innovation

Mobility Revolution captures the sweeping transformation redefining how people and goods move, unpacking the forces driving this historic shift and dissecting the central role played by technology. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand and anticipate the future of transportation.

Part I: Mobility Space Facing a Broad Range of Deep Disruptions  1: Introduction to Part I  2: The Technology Tsunami  3: Geopolitics, Global Trade, and the Rise of China  4: Regionalization of Customer Expectations and Market Fragmentation  5: Revisiting the Industry’s Operating Model, Leveraging the Ecosystem  6: Accelerated Rate of Disruptions and Options to Navigate Them  Part II: Towards an Electric Future: A Profound and Far-Reaching Transformation  7: Introduction to Part II  8: Incremental Options to Full Electrification: from HEV to BEV and FCEV  9: Batteries, Motors, and Power Electronics: Technology and Supply Chains  10: The Charging Infrastructure: A Crucial Part of the Ecosystem  11: Toolbox to Address Climate Change, Competitiveness, and Sovereignty  12: OEMs Navigating in Uncertain Clean Mobility Territory  13: The Need for Stable Public Policy and Regionalized Supply Chains  14: BYD: Profile of a Leader  Part III: Assisted and Autonomous Driving: Safety, Convenience, and Driverless Mobility  15: Introduction to Part III  16: A Brief History: From Cruise Control to Robotaxis 17: SAE J3016: A Taxonomy for Assisted and Autonomous Driving 18: ADAS: Aiming for Increased Safety and Convenience 19: Autonomous Driving: A Complex, Yet High Value Challenge   20: A Rich Ecosystem to Support Assisted and Autonomous Driving  21: Regulatory Framework: Prioritizing Innovation or Safety  22: Robotaxis and Shuttles: The Rise of Driverless Urban Mobility  23: <a target=

Mallick, Rajib B. | El-Korchi, Tahar

Transportation Engineering

Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice examines a wide range of topics in asphalt and concrete pavements, from soil preparation and structural design to life cycle costing and economic analysis.

Chapter 1 Introduction and Description of Pavements
Chapter 2 Standards
Chapter 3 Principles of Mix and Structural Design and Construction of Asphalt Pavement
Chapter 4 Principles of Structural Design, Mix Design, and Construction of Concrete Pavements
Chapter 5 Traffic
Chapter 6 Drainage
Chapter 7 Soil
Chapter 8 Aggregates for Asphalt and Concrete Mixes
Chapter 9 Asphalt and Emulsions
Chapter 10 Distress and Performance
Chapter 11 Consideration of Major Distress Mechanisms and Material Characterization for Asphalt Pavements
Chapter 12 Mix and Structural Design of Asphalt Mix Layers
Chapter 13 Construction of Asphalt Pavements
Chapter 14 Concrete Fundamentals for Rigid Pavements
Chapter 15 Distress Models and Material Characterization for Concrete Pavements
Chapter 16 Mix design and structural design of concrete pavements
Chapter 17 Construction of Concrete Pavements
Chapter 18 Pavement Surface Characteristics
Chapter 19 Precast Concrete Pavements
Chapter 20 Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Pavements: Pavement Management Systems
Chapter 21 Airport Pavements
Chapter 22 Nondestructive Tests
Chapter 23 Economic Analysis and Cost-Saving Concepts
Chapter 24 Instrumentation in Asphalt and Concrete Pavement
Chapter 25 Specialty Applications
Chapter 26 Sustainable Pavement Engineering
Chapter 27 Environmental Mitigation in Transportation Projects

This book explores the role of port-cities as global actors since the end of World War II. It focuses on the morphological evolution of port cities, their economic functions, and cultural heritages.It offers a range of methodological approaches prepared by academics specialised in geography, history, economics and urban planning.

1. Introduction: A Geohistory of the World's Port Cities (Daniel Castillo Hidalgo and César Ducruet) 2. Port-City Evolution in the Long Run (1880-2020): Global and Regional Trends (César Ducruet and Bárbara Polo-Martín) 3. From the Taylor-Fordist Port Model to the Global Port Model: The Case of Western Europe in the 1950s and 1960s (Bruno Marnot) 4. Navigating Port-City Relations: Three Case Studies from Spain (Lourdes Trujillo, Andrea Rodríguez, Fernando González-Laxe and Javier Campos) 5. Port and the City: Hints from Some Italian Cases (Fabio Cremaschini, Claudio Ferrari and Alessio Tei) 6. Containerisation in Antwerp and Rotterdam between 1966 and 2024: Impacts on the Regional Urban and Logistical Fabric (Theo Notteboom) 7. Ports and Cities of the Former Soviet Union: Impact and Geopolitical Change (Arnaud Serry and Pierre Thorez) 8. Local and Global Drivers of Maritime Economics: Port Cities of West Africa (Daniel Castillo Hidalgo, Ayodeji Olukoju and Paola Marrero Rodríguez) 9. The South African Port System Then and Now: A Tale of Historical and Modern Port Cities in Proximity (Jacques Charlier) 10. Oil vs Container: The Changing Tides of Port-City Dynamics in the Middle East (Mina Akhavan and Michael Rodrigues) 11. The Port System in South Asia: Moving Away from Path Dependency (1950-2024) (Atiya Habeeb Kidwai) 12. Dynamics of Shipping Networks and Port Cities in East and Southeast Asia (Kenmei Tsubota, Hidekazu Itoh and Ryuichi Shibasaki) 13. A Study on the Functional Types and Life Cycle of Port Cities Along the Maritime Silk Road (Liehui Wang, Mingxuan Gao and Yan Zhu) 14. Port Performance and Industry in North Korea’s Major Cities (In Joo Yoon, Stanislas Roussin and César Ducruet) 15. The Persistence of Urban Ports: The Case of Montreal and Halifax, Canada (Brian and Robert J. McCalla) 16. In a Tight Spot: North American Port Cities in Global

This book is one of the first dedicated volumes on current environmental and health issues in port cities. It&nbsp;is a comprehensive resource for academics and upper-level students interested in maritime transport, port management and sustainability, as well as those in public management, planning and governance.

Introduction  Part I: Mitigation and Perception of Port Pollution  1. Fostering Energy Transition and Transport Fluidity in European Port Cities  2. From a Polluting Port to a Sustainable One: A Pressing Challenge for Port Cities  3. Perception of the Impact of Port Pollution on the Health of its Population: The Case of the Cities of Le Havre and Rouen - Exploratory Study  4. Investigating Air Pollution-Induced Annoyance: A Case Study of a Coastal Urban Region in Brazil  5. Port Traffic and Chronic Diseases: Qualitative Study of Pilots and Dockworkers at the Port of Lomé  Part II: The Health Impacts of Ports in a Historical Perspective  6. Health Challenges in the Ports and Port Cities of Atlantic France (13th–15th Centuries)  7. Controlling Epidemics in Eighteenth-Century French Commercial Ports  8. Spatial Aspects of Quarantine in Port Cities until the 20th Century  9. Health and Disease in European Port Cities, ca. 1850 to 1930  Part III: Measuring the Health Impacts of Ports and Shipping  10. Impact of Shipping to Atmospheric Concentrations of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in Coastal Areas  11. Maritime Traffic Specialization and Environmental Health Impacts in European Port Cities  12. The Relationship between Maritime Transportation and Urban Health in China  13. Towards a Multilevel Port Performance Indicator Considering Economy, Environment, and Health  14. The Impact of Chinese Ports on Cities' Air Pollution and Public Health  Part IV: Governance and Policies  15. Seafarer Health Safety and Security Challenges in Global Shipping  16. Beyond Port Impacts: Quality of Life as a Framework for Port–City Governance  17. ‘Collective Place Consciousness’, Coastal Grabbing, and the ‘Toxic Heritage’ in the Venetian Lagoon  18. Legal Approach to Taking Public Health Issues into Acco

Senarak, Chalermpong

This book provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity management in ports, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and managerial strategies to improve cyber resilience. It will appeal to students and researchers in the field, and practitioners interested in improving their knowledge.

1. Overview of Seaports 2. Port Information Systems and Attack Surfaces 3. New Technologies for Enhancing Port Efficiency and Associated Risks 4. The Cyber Risks in Seaports 5. Rising Port Cyberattacks and Discussions of Selected Publicly Reported Cases 6. Port Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience 7. Proactive Risk Management for Port Cyber Resilience and Business Continuity 8. Strengthening Port Cybersecurity Regulations 9. Balancing the Port Network Integration and Segmentation 10. Advancing Port Cybersecurity by Artificial Intelligence 11. Purchasing Insurance for Cyber Risks 12. Strategic Alignment of Port Cybersecurity Policy and Corporate Strategy 13. Enhancing Cyber-Aware Culture in Port Organizations 14. Collaborative Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Port Cybersecurity 15. Strategic Port Managers and Cybersecurity Team

Navigating Geopolitical, Ecological, and Institutional Challenges

This book examines how seaports, once drivers of globalization and growth, are being transformed by a convergence of geopolitical, environmental and societal crises. It adopts the lens of polycrisis, highlighting the interconnections between supply chain fragility, climate transition, shifting economic models, and social tensions.

Introduction: Rethinking Port Strategies in the Age of Polycrisis   First section – Geopolitical and Strategic Transitions   1. Port Reorganization in the Baltic Sea: Logistical Growth and Geopolitical Contractions   2. Impact of geopolitical factors on Ukrainian seaports during the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war   3. Chinese FDI in African Ports   4. New European Ports Strategies and Policies in the Globalisation Crisis   5. From the Japanese Perspective: A century of Ports Development   6. Looking Back at the Strategic Trajectory of Spanish Ports: Key Factors and Development Potential   Second section – Ecological, Economic, and Social Transitions   7. City, port and Mediterranean cruises: conflicts and spatial restructuring in Venice, Marseille and Barcelona   8. Sustainable Reindustrialisation and the Future of Ports   9. The City-Port Relationship and Digitalisation: Towards Enhanced Competitiveness as Part of the Morocco Digital 2030 Strategy   10. The Changing Role of the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, in the Automotive Supply Chain   Third section –Transitions of Institutions and Governance   11. The trajectory of French decentralized ports towards corporatization   12. The Law of Major Seaports Facing the Ecological Emergency. Janus or Jupiter?   13. The Privatisation of French Ports: an Unfinished Process?   14. Support for Port Transitions by Local Authorities   15. Cambodia’s Seaports in the Context of International Competitiveness

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This book presents advances in railway engineering including railway wheels, wheel failure mechanisms, innovations in railway track designs, and axle failures. It covers rail-wheel traction characteristics under various environmental conditions for full-scale test conditions including braking systems.

1. Railway Wheels Failure Mechanism and Locally Resonant Bandgap for Vibration Isolation
2. Railway Axles
3. Rail-Wheel Interaction
4. Digital Twins in Railway Systems
5. Regenerative Braking System for Railways
6. Sustainability in Railway Engineering
7. Adaptive Sliding Mode Controller Development to Improve Rail Network Efficiency Through Virtual Coupling: A Case Study Evidence
8. Railway Transition Zones
9. Navigating the Cyber Security Landscape in Railway Infrastructure: Measures, Challenges and Innovation
10. Design and Manufacturing of Railway Track
11. Formulation of a Meta-Model Based Multi-Objective Optimisation Problem for a Rail Vehicle’s Dynamic Response
12. Railway Track System and Dynamics 
13. Case Studies of Failures in Railway Engineering, High-Speed Rail Innovations, and Challenges in Metro Trains
14. Frictional Braking in Trains
15. Railway Wheel Technology and Evolution of Temperatures in Railway Wheels

Chruzik, Katarzyna | Grabon-Chalupczak, Marzena

Railway Technology & Engineering

This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to managing safety in the rail transport sector. Written for railway professionals, safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students in transport-related fields, it bridges the gap between regulation and practice.

Introduction  1. Safety Management System (SMS)  2. Maintenance Management System (MMS)  3. Assessment of the Significance of the Change  4. Safety Culture  5. Risk Management in Transport  6. Integration and Optional Management Systems  7. Conclusion

Yao, Jialing | Li, Zhihong

Raising and Lowering Vibration Isolator via Asymmetric Damping Adjustment

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This book introduces an approach of controlling vehicle height and posture by actively raising and lowering vibration isolators via asymmetric damping adjustment.

Section I Overview of Active Shifting Method1. Introduction and BackgroundSection II Mechanism of Active Lifting Vibration Isolator Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment2. Solution and Analysis of the Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Vibration Isolation System Based on Asymmetric Damping Regulation3. Analytical Solution and Dynamic Response of the Active Shifting Double-Layer Vibration Isolation System4. Height Solution for the Active Shifting Isolated Body Based on Asymmetric Damping Adjustment5. Experimental Study of the Active Shifting MethodSection III&nbsp;Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Height Control6. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Single-Wheel Vehicle Height Control7. Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Whole-Vehicle Height ControlSection IV&nbsp;Simulation Application of the Active Shifting Method in Vehicle Attitude Control8. Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control for Vehicle Tilting9. Vehicle Tilting Hybrid Model Predictive Control

Yu, Ziquan | Zhang, Youmin | Jiang, Bin | Su, Chun-Yi

Refined Safety Control of Unmanned Flight Vehicles via Fractional-Order Calculus

Transport & Vehicle Engineering

Aerospace & Aviation Engineering

The monograph explores the safety of unmanned flight vehicles via the corresponding fault-tolerant control design methods.

1. Introduction  2. Preliminaries  3. Refined Finite-Time FO FTC of UAV Against Input Saturation and Actuator Faults  4. Refined FO Adaptive Safety Control of UAVs Against Actuator-Sensor Faults  5. Composite Refined FO Safety Control of UAVs Against Actuator Faults and Wind Effects  6. Refined FO Adaptive Safety Control of UAVs Against Actuator Faults and Wind Effects  7. FO PID-Based Refined Adaptive Safety Control of UAVs  8. Refined Distributed Adaptive FO Safety Control of Multiple UAVs  9. Refined Distributed FO Adaptive Safety Control of Two-Layer Uas  10. Conclusions and Future Research Directions

Transportation Engineering

This groundbreaking book explores the promises and perils of new mobility, navigating the intricate landscape where technology intersects with urban society. It addresses the moral dilemmas and systemic flaws in planning and design, while proposing a approach of a mobility ecosystem that prioritizes equity, well-being, and sustainability.

PART 1: SHIFTING TOWARDS A NEW MULTIMODAL MOBILITY ECOSYSTEM. Emergence of a New Multimodal Mobility Ecosystem. Artificially Sensing Mobility DNA. PART 2: TREATING UNSUSTAINABLE AUTOMOBILE USAGE. Shared Personal Vehicles: Toward Low Car Ownership. Sharing Personal Rides: Toward Higher Occupancy. REIMAGINING ACTIVE AND MASS MOBILITY. Active and Micro-mobility Ecosystems. Reinventing Public Transit. PART 4: REIMAGINING AUTOMATION AND MASS MOBILITY. Automated and Connected Shared Mobility Ecosystem. Bringing it all together: Digital Mobility (-as-a-Service).

Shankar, K.V.R. Ravi | Kadali, Bhadradri Raghuram

Transportation Engineering

This book provides a thorough understanding of accident data collection, analysis, and use of surrogate safety measures from vehicular and pedestrian point of view. It discusses simulation tools usage for surrogate safety analysis with emphasis on risk estimation and use of machine learning techniques with case studies.

1. Introduction to Road Safety&nbsp; 2. Road Safety Scenario and Influencing Factors&nbsp; 3. Methods of Accident Data Collection&nbsp; 4. Methods of Accident Analysis 5. Surrogate Safety Measures 6. Surrogate Methods of Road Safety 7. Simulation and Surrogate Safety 8. Pedestrian Surrogate Safety Procedures 9. AI and ML applications for Surrogate Road Safety Analysis 10.&nbsp;Augmented and Virtual Reality in Road Safety 11. Automated Vehicle Safety and Future Scope

The Future of Road Transportation presents rapidly growing research towards electrified and automated vehicles. It explains the workings and drawbacks of a conventional vehicle’s powertrain, braking, and steering systems before exploring ADAS equipment and driverless car technologies.

1. Fundamentals and Challenges of Conventional Road Transportation.&nbsp; 2. Challenges of Present Transportation.&nbsp; 3. Alternative Propulsion Systems.&nbsp; 4. Recent Advancements and Challenges of Powertrain Technologies in Electric Vehicles Applications.&nbsp; 5. Analysis of Recent Developments in Three-Phase Transformerless Inverter Topologies for Photovoltaic and Electric Vehicle Applications.&nbsp; 6. Evaluation of Single-Phase Rectifier Bridge Clamping Circuit Solar Power Transformerless Inverter Topologies for Electric Vehicle Applications.&nbsp; 7. Battery Technology for Hybrid and Battery Vehicles.&nbsp; 8. Challenges and Limitations of Electric Vehicles.&nbsp; 9. Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles.&nbsp; 10. Charging Infrastructure for EVs.&nbsp; 11. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.&nbsp; 12. An Insight Review on Cognitive Bias for Advanced Driver Assistance System.&nbsp; 13. The Sensors in Future Vehicles.&nbsp; 14. Trends in Electrical and Automated Vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Road Transport Industries

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between human behaviour and transportation systems.It examines how individual psychology intersects with mobility patterns, revealing the complex factors that drive our daily travel decisions and interactions on the road. 

1. Traffic Psychology in Everyday Life  2. Aim and Scope of Traffic Psychology  3. Traffic Psychology in the World  4. Human Factors in Traffic  5. Key Psychological Theories and Methods  6. Risk-Taking in Traffic  7. Novice Drivers and Risk  8. Elderly Drivers  9. Assessment of Fitness to Drive  10. Communication in Traffic  11. Traffic system. Culture and Norms  12. Road users and vulnerable road users  13. Public Health Issues  14. Traffic mode choice  15. Sustainability and Sustainable Transport Modes  16. Systemic Approach and Vision Zero  17. Transport Infrastructure  18. Traffic Infrastructure Safety Measures Based on Psychological Principles  19. Driver Rehabilitation Programmes  20. Post-accident Psychological Care  21. Autonomous Mobility and Psychology Issues  22. Prospects for Traffic Psychology in the Decades to Come

The book highlights research on transportation as services in Africa and provides theoretical underpinning for future studies on transport service management. . It recognises that transport service provision in Africa needs to be contextualised amidst the inherent challenges and the travel demands of citizens.

Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction to Transport Services Management in Africa: Navigating Challenges, Advancing Opportunities
Emmanuel Mogaji, Ogochukwu Ugboma, Chinebuli Uzondu
 
Theme 1: Digital Disruption and Technological Innovation in African Transport
 
Chapter 2
Smart Transport Technologies and Urban Mobility: Enhancing Transportation Satisfaction in African Cities – The Case of Lagos
Oluwatobi. O. Omotoye, Lateef, D. Olusesi, Uthman O. Adigun
 
Chapter 3
Technology and Transport Services in African Smart Cities: Governance, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat BolanleTajudeen, Kamal Asola Bello, Dayo Bamigbade

Chapter 4
Exploring Sustainable E-Commerce Logistics Services for Customer Satisfaction
Adetayo Olaniyi Adeniran, Samuel Oluwaseyi Olorunfemi, Ayobami Ademola Akanmu
 
Chapter 5
Regulating Ride-Sourcing in Africa: Governance Challenges and Policy Lessons from Cameroon
Japhet Kuma Chianebeng, Elvis Chia Ngwah
 
Chapter 6
A Conceptual Framework for MaaS Adoption in Selected African Cities: Comparative Analysis of Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Accra
Ogochukwu Ugboma
 
Theme 2: Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Transport
Chapter 7
Inclusive Transport in Africa: Bridging Gaps and Building Opportunities for Equitable Mobility
Sudhanshu Bhatt
 
 
 
Chapter 8
Transforming Urban Mobility in Africa: A Practitioner’s Perspective on Sustainable Public Transport in Windhoek
Johanna Shikukutu, Prisca Mayumbelo, Temitope Farinloye, Emmanuel Mogaji
 
Chapter 9
Toward

Lee, Sungwon | Farmer, Devon | Kim, Hyun

Road Transport Industries

Intelligent & Automated Transport System Technology

This book delves into modern and emerging transportation technologies, highlighting their significance as they transform how we move people and goods, offering crucial insights for navigating the future of transportation systems, and discusses policy implications of these technologies.

1. Introduction: Emerging Technologies in Mobility  2. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)  3. Automation and Mobility  4. Smart Public Transportation and Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)  5. Shared Mobility and Micromobility  6. Electrification &amp; Decarbonization in Transportation  7. Technology-Related Legal Issues  8. Transortation Technology Acceptance  9. Implications for Future Planning and Policy Analysis

Lee, Sungwon | Farmer, Devon | Kim, Hyun

Road Transport Industries

Intelligent & Automated Transport System Technology

This book delves into modern and emerging transportation technologies, highlighting their significance as they transform how we move people and goods, offering crucial insights for navigating the future of transportation systems, and discusses policy implications of these technologies.

1. Introduction: Emerging Technologies in Mobility  2. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)  3. Automation and Mobility  4. Smart Public Transportation and Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)  5. Shared Mobility and Micromobility  6. Electrification &amp; Decarbonization in Transportation  7. Technology-Related Legal Issues  8. Transortation Technology Acceptance  9. Implications for Future Planning and Policy Analysis

Transportation Geotechnics for Green, Digital, and Modern Infrastructures

Transportation Engineering

Sustainable Transport Engineering

This book looks into the future of transport infrastructures through green transition, digital transformation, and modern transport infrastructure. The book serves as a reference tool for academics and engineers in the fields involved or interested in the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation geotechnical infrastructures.

1. The EU Green Deal, Actor Communities, and Environmental Commitment  2. Carbon Friendly Construction Materials in Transportation Infrastructure Applications in the United States: Current Practices and Guidelines  Part 1: Green transition for resilience and sustainability  3. Bio-and Waste-Based Solutions as the Next Generation of Soil Stabilisation Techniques  4. Use of Construction and Demolition Waste and Steel Slag  5. Eco Design and Life Cycle Assessment  Part 2: Intelligent and digital transformation  6. Geotechnical Monitoring in the Digital Age: Integrating IoT, Remote Sensing, and Data Analysis  7. Exploring Cutting-Edge Approaches: Case Studies Unveiling New Trends and Tools in Real Geotechnical Data Analysis  8. Geotechnical Data from Ground Investigations: Insights Towards a Digital Geotechnics  9. Creating Knowledge by Transforming Geotechnical Data Based on Machine Learning Algorithms  10. Dynamic Resource Optimization in Earthworks  Part 3: Harbour facilities and modern transportation infrastructures  11. Learnings from Case Studies of Large-scale Manmade Island  12. Underpinning and Strengthening of an Existing Port Infrastructure to Allow the Installation of a High-capacity Vessel Synchrolift  13. The Port of Leixões (Portugal): Over 120 Years of Knowledge  14. The Use of the Observational Approach in the Risk Management of an Excavation Slope on the A1 Motorway Near Condeixa, During the Operation Phase

From Driver Perception to Beyond Center-of-Gravity Dynamics and Design Formulas

Automotive Technology & Engineering

In this book, Sakai provides a comprehensive vehicle dynamics theory that enables engineers to apply drivers’ subjective evaluations of car handling to corresponding vehicle motion equations to develop and ensure engaging and dependable handling characteristics.

1. Introduction: Systematic Framework for Handling Development with Focus on Emotional Response Using Vehicle Dynamics SECTION 1: Vehicle Model and Fundamental Cornering Characteristics 2. Steady-State Cornering and Static Vehicle Model (Basis Property 1: Cornering Feel 1) 3. Dynamic Cornering Response SECTION 2: Basis Properties That Define Handling Characteristics 4. Vehicle Rear-End Response (Basis Property 2: Cornering feel 2) 5. Vehicle Rear-End Pendulum Motion (Basis Property 3: Cornering Feel 2) 6. Rear-end Response Felt through the Steering Wheel (Basis Property 4: Steering Feel 1) 7. Steering wheel angle lag in response to torque input (Basis Property 5: Steering Feel 2) 8. Steering Operability in Quasi-Static Maneuvers (Basis Property 6: Steering Feel 3) 9. Static Roll Angle and Dynamic Roll Response (Basis Properties 7 and 8: Roll Feeling 1 and 2) 10. Pitch and Jacking Motions Induced by Cornering (Basis Properties 9 and 10: Cornering Feel 3 and 4) SECTION 3: Stability Properties to Be Considered in Design 11. Lift-Off Stability (Stability Property 1) 12. External Disturbance Stability (Stability Properties 2 and 3) 13. Limit Cornering Stability (SPs 4–7) SECTION 4: Fundamental Vehicle Layouts Enabling Sports Driving 14. Limits of Cornering Performance in Sports Driving SECTION 5: Vehicle Design for Optimal Handling and Stability 15. Design Strategies for Enhanced Handling and Stability. Appendix A: Mechanistic Interpretation of Tire Forces Using the Brush Model. Appendix B: Driver Model to Follow Roads

Du, Haiping | Li, Panshuo | Ning, Donghong

Automotive Technology & Engineering

This book covers complex issues for a vehicle suspension model including nonlinearities and uncertainties in a suspension model, network-induced time delays, and sampled-data model from a theoretical point of view. It includes control design methods and each of it&nbsp; is applied to simulation for comparison and verification.

1. Introduction. 2. Active Suspension Control. 3. Semi-active Suspension Control. 4. Integrated Suspension Control. 5. Interconnected Suspension Control. 6. Suspension Control for In-Wheel Motor Driven Electric Vehicle.