Future Transport Visions (Published Project Reports, #864)
by R. Walker, S Greenshields, F Orgissanto, and S Willis
The vision of a central waterway connecting tidewater Virginia with the Ohio River to rival the Erie Canal persisted for decades during the 19th century. The idea was at first fostered by the commonwealth of Virginia and then reincarnated as the Central Water Line, which was endorsed by the federal government. It was a grand vision, and though never implemented, the Great Kanawha Navigation nevertheless became a highly successful regionally controlled waterway that developed the rich resources o...
A. B. C. Freight Guide
The Media Creates Us in Its Image and Other Essays on Technology and Culture
by Richard Stivers
Sirens scream and lights flash as the biggest most powerful most breathtaking resuce machines ever roar off the page!
Highways England 2015 National Deflectograph Accreditation Trial (Published Project Reports, #943)
by Stuart Brittain
Railway Noise and Vibration provides a complete overview of the state-of-the-art in rail noise and vibration theory and modeling. The book describes each source of noise and vibration-rolling noise, curve squeal, bridge noise, aerodynamic noise, ground vibration and ground-borne noise, and vehicle interior noise-in a systematic way, covering relevant theoretical modelling approaches and their practical applications, with extensive examples of noise control technology applied at source. Nois...
The complete study and revision guide for the International Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). For all ranks and serving crew in the mercantile marine, this study pack covers everything students need to revise when preparing for the oral assessment taken as part of the Deck Certificate of Competency at either junior or senior levels. Since publication of the first edition, there have been many new innovations throughout the industry. This guide is fully updated to r...
Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory
The Ninth International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory, held in the Netherlands in July 1984, follows the tradition of broad international information exchange that was developed at the eight previous symposia. Over the years the scope of the symposia has gradually widened to become both more international and more comprehensive than that of the earlier meetings. The Ninth Symposium continues this trend by including papers on a wide range of theoretical issues by leading members...
Concept of Operations for Road Weather Connected Vehicle Applications
by U S Department of Transportation
Final Reports of Research Projects on Transport and Dispersion (Research Area II) (MAP technical reports series no.113)
Unmanned ships and autonomous ships are quickly becoming a reality, making shipping safer and more efficient. However, traditional tasks and functions are becoming blurred as new technology changes how the unique needs of different sectors are met. In addition to large vessels dedicated to the transport of goods and cargos across the oceans, major efforts are underway towards the automation of small coastal shipping that includes ferries, tugboats, supply and service vessels, and barges. Automat...
The new toolkit for highways asset management (TRL Academy Report, #19)
Highways England 2019 National Dynamic Plate Test device Accreditation Trial (Published Project Report, #976)
by Stuart Brittain and Darius Singfield