scholarly journals Socio-economic impact of the construction of an intermodal connection in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Omar David Cruz Pineda ◽  
Emmanuel Lara Abello
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Main Axis ◽  
Intermodal Transportation ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Magdalena River ◽  
The Town

The aim of this work is to show the socio-economic impact in the Cundinamarca-Boyacá plateau produced by the construction and promotion of an alternative to relieve the freight transportation system in the region, and how it echoes in the manufacturing levels of the ship industry. For this reason, it is evaluated the option of establishing a logistics area in the town of Puerto Salgar (Cundinamarca) where may confluence an intermodal transportation system which emphasizes the Magdalena River as the main way for the country’s development and Puerto Salgar as the main axis for the economic growth of the plateau. The Discrete Event Simulation (DES) methodology was used for this work, using information given by previous studies by the Ministerio de Transporte, the Dirección Nacional de Planeación and the Instituto Nacional de Vías; setting a conceptual model which determines and limit the study, and implementing a Rockwell Arena simulation.

scholarly journals A Bimodal Transportation Model for Steam Coal Exportation Based on Magdalena River as Main Waterway

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Murcia
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Event ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Mining Activity ◽  
Saturation State ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Surplus Production ◽  
System A ◽  
Magdalena River

The aim of this work is to offer a new alternative to allow the release of the Colombian coal transportation system that nowadays is under a saturation state. For this reason it is proposed, the option of making the exportation of the surplus production granted by the thermic coal mining activity focused on the Cesar department, through a bimodal transportation system that will highlight on the Magdalena River as the most important way for the logistic development of the country. As main key and support tool, the Discrete Event Simulation (DES) methodology was used for conducting experiments based on information which has given the characterization of the proposed system. Hence, the establishment of the conceptual model that determinated and limit the system, a simulation in the software Rockwell Arena was implemented which results were tested and analyzed to study the performance of itself. 

scholarly journals Socio-economic Impact of Unsystematic Mine Closure: A case of Kolar Gold Fields

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Kandasamyhariramguptha
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Mine Closure ◽  
Mill Tailings ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Town

This paper aims to study the Socio-Economic impact of un-systematic mine closure on the community and the neighborhood which is completely dependent on the mining. The sudden closure of the mines will affect the community’s entire livelihood and has counter effect on health, employment, environment, population and economy. India as a developing nation with its rich minerals content contributes sufficient towards the economic growth of the mining industry but the livelihood of the mining workers and their family are always kept in high level of risk. The policies and acts to control un-planned mine closure and counter its effects on the community should be made strong by the government. Kolar Gold fields, Karnataka (KGF) which holds an history of 120 years of mining and second deepest mine in the world has been chosen for the study. It is one among of the mines in the country which experienced the un-systematic closure in 2001 and facing its effects due to mill tailings, land contamination and loss of employment till date. These issues and challenges faced by the people of KGF will be addressed and can be improved if the government, mining company and people shows their support and interest for reviving the town.

Development of an Intermodal Transit Simulation and Its Application to the Frankford Transportation Center

1998 ◽  
Vol 1623 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Dudley E. Whitney ◽  
Joseph C. Brill
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Model ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Intermodal Transportation ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation Model ◽  
Distinguishing Features ◽  
Design And Application

A summary is presented of the design and application of a discrete event simulation model and animation of the proposed Frankford Transportation Center (FTC), an intermodal transportation facility being developed by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Combining bus, trackless trolley, automobile, train, and pedestrian movements in an integrated model, the simulation provided designers and the client with a tool for evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed design on surface transit operations and traffic flow both in and around the facility. Distinguishing features of the model architecture are discussed in the context of its application to the FTC. Results of the study, and their applicability to intermodal facilities, are presented.

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