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RUTTING EVALUATION OF BITUMINOUS MIXES USING WHEEL LOAD TESTERS
Abstract: Abstract: Permanent deformation also known as rutting, is the major mode of distress affecting the service life and performance of bituminous pavements. Rutting occurs due to excessive stresses on subgrade, inadequate strength of bituminous mix, inadequate thickness of pavement layers or poor construction methods. Among these causes, quality of bituminous mix is one of the main factors that contribute towards rutting failure.There are several test methods like Uniaxial tests, Triaxial …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Vibration Analysis of Steel Deck due to Moving Load Using ANSYS.
Abstract: Most anthropological goings-on take in vibration in one arrangement or further. For illustration, we receive for our eardrums vibrate and see because light waves undergo vibration. Breathing is associated with the vibration of lungs and walking involves (periodic) oscillatory motion of legs and hands. Human speech requires the oscillatory motion of larynges (and tongues). Early scholars in the field of vibration concentrated their efforts on understanding the natural phenomena and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Experimental Assessment of Durability of Asphalt Pavement Surfacing Modified with Fly-Ash Under Moisture Submergence
Abstract: The impact of environmental factors such as moisture and temperature cycles together with traffic loads and configurations on pavement combined with the need for improved construction materials have made it pertinent for research into better ways to enhance asphalt pavement properties for better performance. This study adopts an experimental approach using the Marshall Mix design method to investigate the effect of fly-ash in the enhancement of asphalt pavement wearing course …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Factors Influencing Passengers’ Satisfaction of Minicab Services in Akure, Nigeria
Abstract: The effectiveness of the level of satisfaction derived from minicab transport are usually dominated by certain factors. For a developing country like Nigeria, these factors are not often taken into consideration during the planning and designing of minicab transport infrastructures. This study reveals those factors influencing passengers’ satisfaction with minicab services in Akure, Nigeria. The study made used of personal observation and questionnaire to elicit information from 352 respondents through …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Improving the Performance of Highway Construction Projects: A managerial approach
Abstract: Highway Construction sector in India is much important as it is the 2nd largest road network in the world with 5.89 million kilometers. Government policies focus on increasing the private participation for infusion of funds in the road development projects. This has attracted the foreign investors participation with many private sectors entering this business through Private Public Partnerships (PPP).In the Highway construction process better Construction Management strategies are still required …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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The Role of Traffic Culture Making in Air Pollution Reduction in Metropolitans of Developing Countries
Abstract: Nowadays, environmental problems, especially air pollution issues, are one of the major problems in the metropolis of the world, whichitsside dimensions and effects are increasing day by day. According to statisticsand Information over 30% of the world's energy consumption is allocated to the transport sector, it is not therefore unthinkable that toconsidermotor vehicles asone of the main sources of air pollution.Gases from the combustion of vehicles' fuel are the most …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 42–54 Read article
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Impact of Microcrack Healing Techniques on Resilient behavior of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Concentrated efforts on the development of innovative materials and techniques for asphalt pavement repair are going on, many of them related to crack healing. Flexible pavement usually practices repeated loading and environmental impacts and suffers distresses throughout its service life. Microcracks initiates and can heal itself under controlled conditions. In this Concentrated efforts on thedevelopment of innovative materials and techniquesfor asphalt pavement repair are going on, many of them related …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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A comparative study on the use of conventional and osadebe mix designs in predicting the marshall stability of asphalt concrete
Abstract: Asphalt concrete is an important construction material all over the world with its design always following conventional procedure in developing countries such as Nigeria. This study was channelled towards using Osadebe’s theory in comparison to the conventional design procedure in the design of asphalt concrete providing a handy mathematical model for the determination of the stability of asphalt concrete given any components’ mix proportion and vice versa. Two designs were …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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A Prologue Study for Feasibility of Passage for Urban Mass Transit System in Dahod City
Abstract: Economic growth and prosperity of a nation widely depends on cities and towns. These cities and towns generates almost two third of the country’s income and 90% of government revenues, while only one third of India’s total population lives in cities and towns. As India is becoming more urbanized, the economic growth of the nation will be dependent on urban areas. The momentum of economic growth can only be sustained …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Effect of encroaching vehicles on capacity of signalized intersections in mixed traffic conditions
Abstract: This paper estimates capacity of signalized intersections in heterogeneous traffic conditions considering the effect of encroaching vehicles. Accurate estimation of capacity of signalized intersections plays vital role in evaluating performance of whole road network. In the present paper two sets of saturation flow values are estimated separately by considering and not considering the effect of encroaching vehicles. Also, the capacity of the signalized intersections is found considering the effect of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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EFFECT OF FLY- ASH AND CEMENT ON EXPANSIVE SOIL FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DESIGN
Abstract: Out of the many types of soils that prevail on the Earth’s crust Expansive soils are observed to be highly problematic by nature. Particularly under conditions of loading, these soils are highly prone to fail due to shear, crushing or excessive settlement. These factors end up expansive soils as unsuitable soils for any construction. If the strength of the soil is poor, then soil stabilization is duly needed. Stabilization is …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Research on Accessibility of Public Transport Based on Secondary Development of GISDK – An application of Shanghai
Abstract: Using the technology based on AMAP Web API, the primary traffic data such as the locations of physical bus stations and route directions were captured, and the bus GIS database was established in TransCAD which was used to analyze the accessibility of urban public transport networks. The secondary development function of GISDK was used to create a public transport accessibility evaluation system. Taking the public transport network of four districts …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–38 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tensile and Shear Behavior of Cold, Warm and Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The environment awareness of toxic gases emissions during the production, transportation, and construction of hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) have led to the development of Warm, half warm, and cold mix asphalt concrete. Such development of alternative mixtures is considered as sustainable materials in asphalt concrete paving process. The temperature reduction in the mixing of binder during production, handling, and compaction of the mix results in saving energy, reduction of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Field Assessment of Runway Pavement Surface Texture for Baghdad International Airport
Abstract: One of the major serviceability issues which reflects the suitability of the airport runway for serving international flights is the surface texture of concrete pavement. The concrete surface of the runway 33R-15L of Baghdad international airport is badly covered with large spots of aeroplanes tyre rubber. The international flight companies had claimed that the rough surface of the runway concrete pavement caused damage and deterioration to their aeroplane’s tyres. The …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–21 Read article
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Development of a Rutting Model for Bituminous Mixes Using Experimental Data
Abstract: In recent years, the amount and severity of rutting on bituminous pavements in India has been increasing due to the ever increasing traffic volumes, overloading and the high summer temperatures. Extensive research work has been directed throughout the years for creating models to predict the advancement of rutting in bituminous mixes and pavements, yet with restricted achievement. The laboratory rutting tests were conducted on bituminous mixes prepared with various aggregate …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Human-Intensive Snow Disposal and Elderly Residents of Toyama Prefecture
Abstract: A human-intensive (labor-intensive) snow disposal issue at Toyama prefecture is reported herein. Recently, the aging of population has come to pose a severe difficulty in Toyama prefecture, Japan. After two or three decades, almost cities in Toyama prefecture will become quasi-marginal or marginal societies. Aging populations have already become a difficulty throughout the world. Japan is in vanguard of aging population worldwide. Many social issues are expected to occur in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–41 Read article
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Critical Evaluation of the Transport Sector Related Legislations and Legal Framework in Bangladesh to Address Road Safety Issues
Abstract: Bangladesh has an extensive and diversified transport system of roads, railways, inland waterways, and civil aviation facilities. In recent times, the road transport system is the dominant way of communication. In recent years, huge road infrastructures are being constructed adding speed to transportation and frequency of movement of people. Simultaneously, the number of road accidents is also rising high. Bangladesh has a well-developed set of transport-related policies, acts, rules, and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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PROBING INTO PEOPLES INTENTION IN THE USAGE OF SHARED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Abstract: Transport brings a downward effect on people especially when it is shared (Public Transport) and with the growing development and prospects as well as risks it has become important to investigate. Multiple indicators and multiple causes (MIMIC) model a special structure equation model (SEM) adopted in the simulation to study the intention of the possibility to replace the commercial transport system with a shared autonomous vehicle (SAV). An investigation is …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–67 Read article
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An Innovative Method of Travel Time Data Collection Using Mobile GPS Application
Abstract: Travel time information is the basic need for any intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications. It is the qualitative check for any road infrastructure developed or proposed. For calculating travel time, many studies have been done across the world using various data collection techniques. Out of the different data collection techniques, GPS instrument is used in many studies due to its cost and accuracy. Many studies across the world have been …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A Traffic Analysis and Redesign of Transportation Facilities: A Case of Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Road and Khaled Bin Al Walid Street Interchange
Abstract: According to the definition of transportation, a movement of people and goods from one location to another location, we look for transportation facilities to contribute to a smooth traffic movement in a desirable and sustainable manner. Therefore, in case there is any facility which is suffering from chronic congestions, then it is inevitable to consider an improvement of it. The intersection which is located at Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Road …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article