Engineering Sciences: Civil Engineering

Transportation Research by Dharamveer Singh (Editor); Avijit Maji (Editor); Omkar Karmarkar (Editor); Monik Gupta (Editor); Nagendra Rao Velaga (Editor); Solomon Debbarma (Editor) This book is a collection of selected research papers from the 14th conference of the Transportation Planning and Implementation Methodologies for Developing Countries (TPMDC). It covers the broad area of transportation planning and policy, pavement design and engineering, emerging technologies in transportation, traffic management, operations, and safety, and sustainable mobility in transportation. The book aims to provide deeper understanding of the transportation issues, solutions, and learnings from the implemented solutions. This book will be of best interest for academicians, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.

Recent Advances in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Communities by Nithish S. Ambale, H. P. Thanu & C. R. Ganesh The construction industry plays a huge role in the growth of the country and the construction project management will aid the construction in all the aspects from inception to completion of project, the project management is the systematic way of planning and organizing of the resources to accomplish a specific task event or any activity. The project may be a one-time project or ongoing project. The resources to be managed may be personal, financial and material resources, etc. The project management is often associated with disciplines of information technology (IT) industry, manufacturing industry, healthcare industry and engineering and construction industry. As in the present time we in the construction industry are using the traditional project management (TPM) system which in other words is also called as Waterfall method. Whereas in IT and manufacturing industries they are all using the latest project management methods that is Agile project management (APM) system, all the other industries have the flexibility of applying this kind of project management system which is more dynamic and adaptive in nature. It is bit more challenging in the construction industry to apply the APM since we don’t have that flexible approach in the industry. In this work, an attempt is made to study the project management systems in brief and to understand the applicability of APM in construction industry by the semi-structured interview of the questionnaire. In this study, it is got to know that the implementation of APM in construction will be better when it is hybridized with the traditional project management system.

Computing in Intelligent Transportation Systems by Archana Naganathan, Niresh Jayarajan, Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz This book presents various application areas of computing in the automotive sector. The authors explain how computing enhances the performance of vehicles, covering the applications of computing in smart transportation and the future scope. The authors focus on computing for vehicle safety in conjunction with the latest technologies in Internet of Things (IoT). The book provides a holistic approach to computing in an inter-disciplinary and unified view. Topics covered include driverless automated navigation systems, smart transportation, self-learning systems, in-vehicle intelligent systems, and off-road vehicle diagnosis and maintenance, among others. The authors include simulated examples and case studies for better understanding of the technologies and applications. The book is intended for a wide range of readers from students to researchers and industry practitioners and is a useful resource for those planning to pursue research in the area of computing and autonomous driving vehicles.

Vehicle and Automotive Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. by Springer, Cham Vehicles, whose functions are enriched with attributes to increase safety, environmental awareness, effectiveness, comfort level and prestige, so that they can play a key role in creating optimal mobility, are now being invented, planned and manufactured for general use. Throughout the full spectrum of transport, vehicles will soon exempt people from the routine of driving. If people do not need to drive their cars, will their driving skills deteriorate or will they entirely fail to develop this skill later on? Is this threatening us in the near future? What are the latest research results and regulations on autonomous vehicles? What are the actual advantages of vehicle automation? We are trying to find the answers to these questions in our article, while analysing and systematizing information from the national and international literature on the development of intelligent vehicles by examining the interaction between various ground transport vehicles, and the related developments on the subject. Our goal is to create automatic intelligent vehicle systems, within the concept of intelligent infrastructures and smart cities. The paper provides an FMEA analysis of intelligent vehicles. To decrease the explored deficiencies in the present system, applicable proposals are formulated about development areas, such as forming a communication between vehicular traffic and railed vehicles. We feel that such developments are important steps in increasing traffic safety, and we regard them as elements of intelligent transport.

Introduction to High-Speed Railway by Zifeng Zhong This book provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of high-speed railways, such as infrastructure, communication signals, traction power supply, trainsets, and transportation organization. It delves into the basic concepts, fundamental theories, and the latest technological achievements in these areas, equipping readers with a strong foundation in the subject matter. The content is organized into eight chapters: Introduction, High-Speed Railway Lines and Infrastructure, Power Supply Systems, High-Speed Railway Trainsets, Signal and Communication Systems, Transportation Organization, Passenger Services, and Maglev Railways. Each chapter explores different facets of high-speed railway systems, focusing on the unique characteristics, design principles, and operational methodologies that set them apart from traditional railway systems. The book also highlights recent breakthroughs and innovations in the field, giving readers a glimpse of the future potential of high-speed railways. The book is tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in railway transportation, railway engineering, locomotive vehicles, electrical traction, signal communication, and related fields. It offers a systematic and in-depth understanding of high-speed railway systems, enabling students to grasp the subject matter and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. It can also be a training material for railway professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills in high-speed railway systems. Furthermore, the book can be a useful reference for postgraduate students engaged in research in relevant fields. It offers a wealth of information and insights, assisting researchers in understanding the intricacies of high-speed railway systems, and exploring new avenues for innovation and improvement.