Transportation - General

Notes on railroad accidents collects and examines various incidents involving railroad disasters using firsthand knowledge of the industry. The work highlights the evolving safety practices and regulations shaped by these events and reflects on the balance between human vulnerability and technological progress. The analysis...

"Michigan Roads And Pavements, Volume 19" offers a detailed look into the development and maintenance of roadways in Michigan. Compiled from the collective expertise of the Michigan State Good Roads Association, the Michigan Association of Road Commissioners and Engineers, the Northern Michigan Road Builders'...

Master the Fast-Paced World of Freight Dispatching with Expert Strategies!Are you ready to dominate the transportation industry as a skilled dispatcher? Dispatch Operations: Best Practices for the Transportation Industry is your ultimate guide to navigating the complexities of freight logistics, whether you're an aspiring...

The model transfer approach is based on the idea that estimated model parameters from a previous study may in a different context provide useful information for estimating the parameters for the same model in a new context even when the true values of the...

The Fight for Maglev tells how Maglev, the first new transport mode since the airplane, will soon transform transportation in America and the World. 300 mph magnetically levitated and propelled vehicles have no engine, do not burn oil, do not emit pollutants and greenhouse...

""Care And Operation Of The Caterpillar 45 Tractor"" is a book published in 1917 by The Holt Manufacturing Company. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the maintenance and operation of the Caterpillar 45 tractor, which was a popular agricultural machine at the time....

The Nickel Plate Road: The History Of A Great Railroad is a comprehensive book written by Taylor Hampton that delves into the rich history of one of America's most iconic railroads. The book traces the origins of the Nickel Plate Road, from its inception...

""The Location, Construction and Maintenance of Roads"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by John M. Goodell in 1918. The book covers all aspects of road building and maintenance, from selecting the best location for a road to designing and constructing it properly. The author...

Explore the fascinating world of early urban transport with "The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co." by B. C. Batcheller. This detailed historical account delves into the ingenious mechanical engineering behind pneumatic-tube transportation, also known as despatch tubes. Discover the...

This informative volume compiles papers presented at annual meetings of the American Street and Interurban Railway Association, covering a wide range of topics related to transportation, including engineering innovations, safety measures, and industry trends.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The advancements in decision sciences theory and applications can be regarded as a continuously emerging field in all areas of interest including technology, industry, energy, healthcare, education, agriculture, social sciences, and more. Managers in all disciplines face an endless list of complex issues every...

Because it deals with sustainably supplying cities and reducing congestion and pollution related to goods transport in urban areas, city logistics is an important field in transportation sciences. These logistics systems need to be sustainable and reliable to ensure the continued flow of goods....

Author: Diane Alisa TuftISBN-13: 9798991918329Publisher: Olive ConservatoryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/03/2024Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d

John Thomson's 'Voyages and Wanderings' being in 1861 when at 17 he sets sail from Greenock, Scotland to start a new life on the other side of the world in Port Chalmers, New Zealand. From his adventures as a 'new chum' on the Otago...

The world of intelligent transportation systems is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Self-driving cars, drones, and bullet trains all contribute to the modernization of our lives - learn all about these and other exciting technologies in this collection of articles by...

Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Massachusetts Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners from shipping disasters. With a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, this rare glimpse into the lives of the...

This history of the Flight Research Center (FRC) Simulation Laboratory (FSL) describes the development of experimental flight-test simulators and the rapid evolution of the computers that made them run. (The FRC was a predecessor of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.) Gene Waltman...

Don't Jump, a reference for planning for and executing the evacuation of major passenger lifts, including gondolas and ski lifts. Includes information about pre-planning evacuation operations, training of rescue personnel, transportation logistics, command oversight, communications, public information, security and safety. The knowledge and skills...

One hundred years of flight is quite a historical achievement. We have progressed from a 57-second flight over the dunes of Kitty Hawk to the over 25-year journeys of Voyager 1 and 2 beyond Pluto's orbit. During that time span, in perhaps the most...

Italian Days And Ways is a travelogue written by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton in 1906. The book takes the reader on a journey through Italy, exploring various cities and regions. Wharton's writing style is descriptive and detailed, providing the reader with a vivid picture of...

The Romance of Aircraft is a book written by Laurence Yard Smith and published in 1919. The book explores the history of aviation and the development of aircraft from the earliest attempts at flight to the latest technological advancements of the time. The book...

Electric Street Railways is a book written by Edwin J. Houston in 1896 that provides a comprehensive overview of the development and operation of electric street railways. The book covers the history of street railways, the benefits of electric power over other forms of...

This book discusses spacecraft modeling, attitude determination, estimation, and controls. A background on rotation sequence and reference frames is provided, followed by the discussion of the attitude determination using vector measurements, and control designs independent of actuators in use.Author: Yaguang YangISBN-10: 1032952520ISBN-13: 9781032952529Publisher: CRC...

This book details the organization and duties of the Light-House Board, and provides comprehensive information on the rules, regulations, and instructions of the Light-House Establishment of the United States. Including laws and circulars relating to the establishment, this book is an invaluable resource for...

Dieses faszinierende Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Santa Fe- und Südpazifikbahn in Nordamerika, eine der wichtigsten Eisenbahnstrecken des 19. Jahrhunderts. Mit vielen historischen Fotos und interessanten Anekdoten ist es ein Muss für jeden Eisenbahnliebhaber oder Geschichtsinteressierten.This work has been selected by scholars...

Many inhabitants of rural areas in developing countries do not have adequate and affordable access to transport infrastructure services. Insufficient access to transport constrains economic and social development and contributes to poverty. This book focuses on improving rural mobility by facilitating the provision of...

This book is a detailed analysis of Bangladesh's maritime strategy. It charts the country's maritime legacies, including disputes with both Myanmar and India and demonstrates how the country needs to embrace the notional principles of sustainable development of its ocean economy to enhance its...

In summer 2006, the Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal asked the RAND Gulf States Policy Institute to describe the state of the pre-Hurricane Katrina housing markets in Mississippi's three coastal counties, to estimate the damage the storm did to their housing markets, to...

Provides an overview of the development of cultural property law and practices, with case law affecting the ability of museums and private collectors to own art from other countries. This work coves topics such as rights to property, ethical ownership, the public responsibilities of...

Net-Zero Transit: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation thoroughly examines the possible future of environmentally friendly transportation, presenting creative approaches and tactics to attain a transit sector with no net emissions. The book explores the convergence of technology, politics, and consumer behavior to provide a...

Intelligent Urban Mobility: Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Transportation explores the role of technology in enabling greener, more accessible transportation in cities worldwide. This book provides insights into leveraging decision support systems to drive positive change by focusing on applied soft computing techniques, artificial...

Reliable Decision-Making for Sustainable Transportation explores decision-making methods that incorporate expert and decision-maker opinions for improved reliability. The book examines fuzzy sets that capture ambiguity and enable a more comprehensive analysis of stakeholder perspectives, focusing on transportation case studies to demonstrate techniques for weighing...

This publication provides an introduction for civil engineers, transportation engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers to geometrics of streets and highways.Author: J. Paul GuyerISBN-10: 1718096089ISBN-13: 9781718096080Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/09/2018Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d

My brave wife is a victim of a D.U.I. collision, a common tragedy Americans suffer and tolerate. Why? Americans conditioned by perception management crave alcohol! The culinary industry insists beer, wine or a cocktail is necessary before, during and after a meal. Advertisers feature...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Through an integrative framework developed by the authors and drawn from international political economy and corporate strategy literature, this book examines the interface between public policy and corporate strategy in network development within the context of the European Union's trans-European network (TENs) initiative.Author: D....

This book, is the result of my studies, which use the dynamic Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP, GDyn) simulations for exploring impacts of international trade on logistics services. As the demand for logistics depends mostly on the volume of trade and trade patterns, international...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal cabinet department of the United States government. The office's main concerns are those associated with transportation and transportation needs across the country. Established in 1967, the DOT is administered by the United States Secretary...

Spatial Justice: Transforming South Africa's Divided Cities explores the lingering legacy of apartheid-era spatial planning and its impact on South Africa's urban landscape today. Despite political freedom, many cities remain starkly divided by race, class, and geography, perpetuating inequality and limiting opportunities for millions....

Unlock the secrets of early automotive mastery with "The Automobile Owner's Guide" by Frank B. Scholl a timeless classic that has roared back to life after decades out of print. Now republished by Alpha Editions, this meticulously restored edition is more than just a...

Chris Scott and his band of globetrotting contributors and specialists have put together the definitive manual for planning and undertaking a vehicle-dependent overlanding adventure across the wilds of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Overlanders' Handbook is written in the same entertaining yet clear...

This informative volume compiles papers presented at annual meetings of the American Street and Interurban Railway Association, covering a wide range of topics related to transportation, including engineering innovations, safety measures, and industry trends.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

George Dodd's fascinating examination of the cutting-edge technologies of the 19th century offers valuable insights into the ways in which transportation and communication were revolutionized by the Industrial Revolution. Readers will learn about the history of railways, steamships, and telegraphs, as well as the...

Here is an indispensable addition to the lighthouse enthusiast's library, required reading for those interested in New England maritime history, and a delight for anyone who enjoys coastal Massachusetts. More than 800 images, many never before published, include historic plans that describe the details...

After creating the successful but controversial DC-10 jetliner in the 1970s, McDonnell Douglas updated the type to create the MD-11 in the early 1990s. A lack of resources and time meant the MD-11 became much less - a sales flop with a questionable safety...

The Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal cabinet department of the United States government. The office's main concerns are those associated with transportation and transportation needs across the country. Established in 1967, the DOT is administered by the United States Secretary...