Guideway design and construction for Vancouver Advanced Light Rapid Transit

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-362
Author(s):  
Donald L. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Linear Induction Motor ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Formed Part

The Vancouver Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) System consists of 21.4 km (13.3 miles) of grade-separated guideway between the cities of Vancouver and New Westminster. Of the total length, 16.6 km (10.3 miles) are elevated, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) are in tunnel, and 3.5 km (2.2 miles) are at grade. There are 15 stations and a maintenance and vehicle storage facility. The system uses linear induction motor driven, light-weight driverless cars which are automatically controlled from the operations center located in the maintenance facility.The guideway beam concept was developed in concrete with the requirement that direct track fixation be used without a second pour. The beams are post-tensioned, following erection into two- and three-span continuous structures, encastre at the internal supports, with single pot bearings at the expansion ends.During construction the management for the project was provided by a joint project organization (JPO) consisting of the system contractor, Metro Canada Ltd., and the owner, B.C. Transit. The JPO was formed part way through the project to reduce duplication of effort and improve communication and coordination.Quality assurance for all materials and construction was critical to the successful completion and operation of the system. To ensure quality, the JPO instituted a detailed quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) program, implemented through the construction management team.Production of the precast guideway beams for the project was undertaken by two separate contractors. The initial contractor produced the beams for the 1 km prebuilt or demonstration phase, requiring 74 beams. The second contractor produced the remaining and major portion of the elevated guideway beams, for phase 2, amounting to an additional 1040 beams. Information obtained from phase 1, the prebuilt section, was used to modify the structural design, equipment requirements, and production and construction methods for phase 2.The cost of the transit system including 114 vehicles and all operation and control equipment was budgeted for a maximum expenditure of $854 million of which approximately $240 million was for civil works for the guideway, stations, and maintenance yard.Construction of the guideway began in August 1983 and was completed in December 1985. The guideway began operation January 1, 1986 on time and on budget. Key words: transit, automated, design, construction, guideway precast, concrete, quality assurance.

scholarly journals Education Course Syllabus Development, Thai Language Major according to Buddhism Way of Thailand

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Chaiwat Waree
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Thai Language ◽  
Course Syllabus

<p class="apa">This research aims to develop Education Course Syllabus, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand by using Taba’s Approach and to evaluate the efficiency of Education Course Syllabus, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand. This research was conducted according to research and development format and its operation was divided into 2 phases including: Phase 1: Education Course Syllabus Development, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand; Phase 2: Evaluation on efficiency of Course Syllabus, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand conducted by the expert. The results showed that the elements of Education Course Syllabus, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand were as follows: syllabus principles and objectives, syllabus structure, educational management plan, course description, criteria, assessment, and Curriculum Quality Assurance. The result of the evaluation on efficiency of Course Syllabus, Thai language major, according to Buddhism way of Thailand conducted by the expert showed that the quality of this syllabus was, in overall, in the highest level at mean = 4.62 and S.D. = 0.42.</p>

Rationalization and internalization

2001 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Léon Beauvois
Keyword(s):  
Phase 1 ◽  
Facilitatory Effect ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Causal Explanations ◽  
Reduction Effect ◽  
Dissonance Reduction

After having been told they were free to accept or refuse, pupils aged 6–7 and 10–11 (tested individually) were led to agree to taste a soup that looked disgusting (phase 1: initial counter-motivational obligation). Before tasting the soup, they had to state what they thought about it. A week later, they were asked whether they wanted to try out some new needles that had supposedly been invented to make vaccinations less painful. Agreement or refusal to try was noted, along with the size of the needle chosen in case of agreement (phase 2: act generalization). The main findings included (1) a strong dissonance reduction effect in phase 1, especially for the younger children (rationalization), (2) a generalization effect in phase 2 (foot-in-the-door effect), and (3) a facilitatory effect on generalization of internal causal explanations about the initial agreement. The results are discussed in relation to the distinction between rationalization and internalization.

PENERAPAN MODEL QUANTUM LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR AUTOCAD SISWA KELAS X TEKNIK PEMESINAN SMK NEGERI 1 STABAT

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Hasan Saragih
Keyword(s):  
Positive Response ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
The Third ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Quantum Learning

This classroom research was conducted on the autocad instructions to the first grade of mechinary class of SMK Negeri 1 Stabat aiming at : (1) improving the student’ archievementon autocad instructional to the student of mechinary architecture class of SMK Negeri 1 Stabat, (2) applying Quantum Learning Model to the students of mechinary class of SMK Negeri 1 Stabat, arising the positive response to autocad subject by applying Quantum Learning Model of the students of mechinary class of SMK Negeri 1 Stabat. The result shows that (1) by applying quantum learning model, the students’ achievement improves significantly. The improvement ofthe achievement of the 34 students is very satisfactory; on the first phase, 27 students passed (70.59%), 10 students failed (29.41%). On the second phase 27 students (79.41%) passed and 7 students (20.59%) failed. On the third phase 30 students (88.24%) passed and 4 students (11.76%) failed. The application of quantum learning model in SMK Negeri 1 Stabat proved satisfying. This was visible from the activeness of the students from phase 1 to 3. The activeness average of the students was 74.31% on phase 1,81.35% on phase 2, and 83.63% on phase 3. (3) The application of the quantum learning model on teaching autocad was very positively welcome by the students of mechinary class of SMK Negeri 1 Stabat. On phase 1 the improvement was 81.53% . It improved to 86.15% on phase 3. Therefore, The improvement ofstudent’ response can be categorized good.

Life cycle emissions from a Bus Rapid Transit system and comparison with other modes of passenger transportation

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohen Cuéllar ◽  
Rodrigo Buitrago Tello ◽  
Luis Carlos Belalcazar Ceronn
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Bus Rapid Transit ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Passenger Transportation

In situ deteriorating patient simulation in general practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp20X711425
Author(s):  
Joanna Lawrence ◽  
Petronelle Eastwick-Field ◽  
Anne Maloney ◽  
Helen Higham
Keyword(s):  
Life Support ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Patient Simulation ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Integrated Simulation ◽  
Deteriorating Patient

BackgroundGP practices have limited access to medical emergency training and basic life support is often taught out of context as a skills-based event.AimTo develop and evaluate a whole team integrated simulation-based education, to enhance learning, change behaviours and provide safer care.MethodPhase 1: 10 practices piloted a 3-hour programme delivering 40 minutes BLS and AED skills and 2-hour deteriorating patient simulation. Three scenarios where developed: adult chest pain, child anaphylaxis and baby bronchiolitis. An adult simulation patient and relative were used and a child and baby manikin. Two facilitators trained in coaching and debriefing used the 3D debriefing model. Phase 2: 12 new practices undertook identical training derived from Phase 1, with pre- and post-course questionnaires. Teams were scored on: team working, communication, early recognition and systematic approach. The team developed action plans derived from their learning to inform future response. Ten of the 12 practices from Phase 2 received an emergency drill within 6 months of the original session. Three to four members of the whole team integrated training, attended the drill, but were unaware of the nature of the scenario before. Scoring was repeated and action plans were revisited to determine behaviour changes.ResultsEvery emergency drill demonstrated improved scoring in skills and behaviour.ConclusionA combination of: in situ GP simulation, appropriately qualified facilitators in simulation and debriefing, and action plans developed by the whole team suggests safer care for patients experiencing a medical emergency.

Clinical Drug Development for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Collaboration With the Pharmaceutical Industry and Regulatory Agencies

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Robyn J. Barst
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Drug Development ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Preclinical Studies ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Preclinical Testing ◽  
New Drug ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial

Drug development is the entire process of introducing a new drug to the market. It involves drug discovery, screening, preclinical testing, an Investigational New Drug (IND) application in the US or a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) in the EU, phase 1–3 clinical trials, a New Drug Application (NDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and approval, and postapproval studies required for continuing safety evaluation. Preclinical testing assesses safety and biologic activity, phase 1 determines safety and dosage, phase 2 evaluates efficacy and side effects, and phase 3 confirms efficacy and monitors adverse effects in a larger number of patients. Postapproval studies provide additional postmarketing data. On average, it takes 15 years from preclinical studies to regulatory approval by the FDA: about 3.5–6.5 years for preclinical, 1–1.5 years for phase 1, 2 years for phase 2, 3–3.5 years for phase 3, and 1.5–2.5 years for filing the NDA and completing the FDA review process. Of approximately 5000 compounds evaluated in preclinical studies, about 5 compounds enter clinical trials, and 1 compound is approved (Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, 2011). Most drug development programs include approximately 35–40 phase 1 studies, 15 phase 2 studies, and 3–5 pivotal trials with more than 5000 patients enrolled. Thus, to produce safe and effective drugs in a regulated environment is a highly complex process. Against this backdrop, what is the best way to develop drugs for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), an orphan disease often rapidly fatal within several years of diagnosis and in which spontaneous regression does not occur?

Heathrow Personal Rapid Transit System

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Kerr ◽  
Martin Lowson ◽  
Austin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Personal Rapid Transit
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