scholarly journals The Role of Inland Waterway Transport in City Logistics

2019 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Krystyna Wojewódzka-Król ◽  
Ryszard Rolbiecki
Keyword(s):  
Construction Materials ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Urbanization Process ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Passenger Traffic ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Inland Waterway ◽  
Mode Of Transport

The urbanization process indicates that today’s cities are the main centres where transport demands accumulate. This causes, in effect, an increase in freight and passenger traffic, which in turn contributes to a rise in environmental and noise pollution, accidents, and thus a deterioration of the quality of life in cities. Bearing in mind the numerous advantages of inland waterway transport, it can be assumed that in cities located near inland waterways, this branch can be seen as an important link in the urban logistics chain. Therefore, the aim of this article is to indicate the possibility of using this mode of transport to handle transport needs in cities. Thearticle uses the method of desk research, based on analysing andverifying facts and merging existing statistical data on the urbanization process and experiences related to the use of inland waterway transport to handle various transport needs in selected European cities. The article shows that in cargo transit, the use of inland waters in urban logistics is an attractive branch of transport, not only in such areas as transportation of construction materials or waste collection but also in transport related to the supply of stores. Positive experiences of Western European cities should inspire action to increase the use of this branch in urban logistics in Poland, e.g., in the city of Gdańsk, located above the Motława waterway.

scholarly journals Analysis of the status of inland waterway transport in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Deja ◽  
Aleksandra Kopeć ◽  
Patryk Michałowski
Keyword(s):  
General Condition ◽  
The State ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Inland Waterway ◽  
Odra River ◽  
The Status ◽  
Mode Of Transport

The article discusses the current use of inland waterway potential in Poland and also analyzes the opportunities for the development of this transport sector. The purpose of this article was to analyze the state of in-land waterways in Poland, including the role of the port in Szczecin, in the context of the development of this mode of transport by 2020. In the first part of the paper was characterized shipments by inland transport and the general condition of the inland waterways in Poland. The second part is devoted to the assessment of the status of inland waterway transport in the Port of Szczecin. In addition are presented the most important information about the development of inland waterway transport in relation to the assumptions of improvement of navigability of the Odra River planned for 2016-2020.

The Role of Bionic Modifications in Reducing Adhesion and Draft of Agricultural and Earthmoving Machinery

2013 ◽  
Vol 461 ◽  
pp. 553-561
Author(s):  
Rashid Qaisrani ◽  
Jian Qiao Li ◽  
Mohammad Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Force Analysis ◽  
Lubrication Mechanism ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
Practical Field ◽  
Adhesion Friction

Soil adheres to the surfaces of soil engaging components of earthmoving machinery and equipment. It has been pbserved that up to 50% of energy may be consumed in overcoming adhesion and friction of soil to the surfaces of soil engaging components of agricultural and earthmoving machinery. Surface morphology, chemical composition, elasticity, lubrication mechanism and electric osmosis play significant roles in reducing adhesion, friction and energy consumption of various equipment. Some of these techniques have very limited application in the practical field conditions because of the time and amount of fluid required to achieve the desired results. Whereas other techniques are effective in reducing adhesion and friction and improving work quality of these machines and equipment. This paper analyses the forces including the drafts of conventional and bionic bulldozing blades operating under identical conditions using mathematical modelling. The force analysis showed that both adhesion and friction play major role in reducing drafts of earrthmoving machinery. It is also worth stating that both the surface morphology and the construction materials play important role in reducing adhesion and friction of ground eganging components of earthmoving machinery.

Spatial interaction of electric transport networks in Russian cities

2020 ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
P. S. Stepanov
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Spatial Interaction ◽  
Large City ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Light Rail ◽  
Electric Transport ◽  
Passenger Traffic ◽  
Mode Of Transport ◽  
The City

The transport systems of the largest cities in Russia usually include extensive tram and trolleybus networks. There are subways in seven million-plus cities. Thus, electric transport has a very significant role in the passenger traffic of these cities. Moreover, the mentioned elements of the electric transport system can influence each other in different ways, and the level of their spatial interaction can also differ. For example, in global practice, there are cases when most types of public transport in the city (bus, trolley, tram, minibus, etc.) are feeders to subway lines, which are usually the key mode of transport within the integrated transport system of a large city (in In some cases, the role of the subway can be performed by a light rail). In addition, tram and trolleybus can be integrated in different ways. Diverse factors and processes taking place inside the city can influence the level of this integration: replacing one mode of transport with another, shortening the lines of one of the modes of transport, etc. Various options for such interaction are described by the example of three Russia’s cities: Kazan, Samara and St. Petersburg.

The Challenge of Affordable Housing in Disasters: Western Iran Earthquake in 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-291
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
Neda Eskandary ◽  
Seyedeh Samaneh Miresmaeeli
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Western Iran ◽  
New Policies

ABSTRACTIn November 2017, a disruptive earthquake occurred in Western Iran. After the major earthquake in Kermanshah, most affordable buildings such as a hospital in Islamabad and a dozen schools were destroyed. According to experts, a dangerous location (construction on the fault), poor quality of concrete, inappropriate connection of the facade to the structure, the use of undesirable construction materials, and low quality of non-structural components are considered as the main reasons for these damages. Regarding the role of government in the developing countries, construction policies should be modified and new policies should be implemented to enhance the structural and non-structural resilience in the buildings.

scholarly journals Design Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Visual and Noise Pollution in Urban Areas

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Sritharan Sahana ◽  
Sacthivel Karthigayini
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Noise Barriers ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Noise Tolerant ◽  
Building Designs ◽  
The Impact

Noise and visual pollution are major arising pollution in the world. These types of pollution cause negative impacts on the inhabitants of the inbuilt environment or on the outside communities. Visual pollution affects the overall wellbeing of the community and retards quality of life. Moreover, noise pollution arises mainly from transportation, construction, industrialization and electronic equipment or tools. This study was carried out to mitigate the noise and visual pollution by proposing basic design strategies that can be applicable anywhere. Proper town and building planning could be a better option with noise tolerant buildings and noise barriers. In addition, building designs and selection of suitable construction materials also have to be considered in mitigating noise and visual pollution. However, it is mainly the responsibility of the decision makers of the society to make the development look and feel better as well as of the designers and planners to implement proper methods to ensure that the community fits the regulations.

scholarly journals Description of the inland waterway transport in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 835-839
Author(s):  
Edyta Zielińska
Keyword(s):  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Inland Water ◽  
Inland Navigation ◽  
Inland Waterway

This article defines the role of inland waterway transport in Poland over the years 2015-2017. It describes the demand for goods and passenger carriage by inland waterways and the transport performance provided by the means of river navigation. Furthermore, the size of inland waterways transport fleet and its age is assessed. The article also presents information about the structure of inland water-ways in our country and the major destinations in Polish inland navigation.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC MODELLING OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT IN WATERWAYS: THE CASE OF THE MAGDALENA RIVER

Transport ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Berrio ◽  
Víctor Cantillo ◽  
Julian Arellana
Keyword(s):  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Step Model ◽  
Demand Models ◽  
Inland Waterway ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Passenger Flows ◽  
Mode Of Transport ◽  
Magdalena River ◽  
Synthetic Models

In some Colombian regions, inland waterways play a relevant role in passenger mobility. However, many characteristics of their operation, required for planning purposes, are unknown. Existing data and studies are few and undetailed. In this context, collecting data and developing supply and demand models will make it possible to not only improving the knowledge of inland waterway transport in the country, but also the planning of the system. In this investigation, a survey instrument was designed and employed to collect data about passenger flows in seven ports on the Magdalena River, the most important river in Colombia. The collected information was used to specify and estimate strategic supply and demand models. Models based on the classic four-step model and alternative synthetic models were estimated and compared. The proposed models contribute to better understanding of the behaviour of inland waterway transport passengers. They were used to evaluate policies aimed at improving the users’ level of service and to encourage the utilisation of this mode of transport. Results show that accessibility variables and variables related to zone size define trip generation and distribution. In addition, it was found that inland waterway users in Colombia are highly cost sensitive.

scholarly journals Importance of Instrumentation in Hydropower Projects vis-à-vis Quality Control

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. N.V. Siva Prasad ◽  
Sripad R. Naik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Similar Kind

With the advancement of science and technology, humans endeavored to build massive structures, both on and sub – surface taking the advantage of physico-mechanical properties of the construction materials like concrete, steel, wood, rock, etc. Quality is the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind. The term itself is subjective until and unless quantified, can’t be controlled. Instrumentation plays a major role to quantify the quality of materials and check if the resources meet the requirements of the structural design. Several types of instruments are developed and used world-wide in different structures to monitor water pressure, seepage, movements, vibration, temperature, stress, strain and other significant parameters. The role of instrumentation specialist lies in understanding the dominating phenomena in the planned structure, designing the instrumentation network, monitoring schedules and timely analysis for cautioning the engineers, designers, quality personnel and the project management to have a check on construction measures vis-à-vis structural performance.

scholarly journals DIRECTIONS FOR UPDATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACTIVITIES ON INLAND WATERWAYS OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
V. V. Haverskyi
Keyword(s):  
Transition Period ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Inland River ◽  
Maritime Traffic ◽  
Inland Waterway

Based on historical development, the article identifies prospects for updating the modern organizational and legal support of inland waterway management in Ukraine. The relevance of the research topic is due to the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Inland Water Transport” and the absence of certain public institutions that carry out state regulation in the field of transport. According to the author, this slows down the effectiveness of the new Law implementation and worsens the state of updated industrial legislation development. It is noted that the creation of the regulation effective system and management of activities on inland waterways is the significant aspect of further development of the industry. The task of the article is to develop suggestions for improving the legal regulation of inland waterway management in Ukraine for the transition period. The author identifies the genesis of legal standards of inland waterway management based on the use of methods of historicism, formal-legal analysis and synthesis, as well as scientific forecasting. Their predominant focus on the vectors of public (state) influence formulation, the spread of coastal states’ power to activities on rivers and the lack of attention to the self-governing functions of private maritime traffic entities. The importance of forces and means of regulation/management balance maintaining for the formation of the effective impact on the relationship that develops during transportation by inland waterways is underlined. Emphasis is given to the fact that the development of river transport is impossible without the important role of the state and its bodies and the secondary, auxiliary role of associations of economic entities and public entities to ensure the operational impact on crisis situations. It is suggested to form self-governing institutions that are directly involved in maritime traffic and other uses of inland river connections, and to ensure their stable cooperation with government agencies for the best possible regulation of the industry.

scholarly journals The role of inland shipping in the handling of sea port hinterland

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Ryszard Rolbiecki
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
Land Access ◽  
Cargo Transport ◽  
European Experience ◽  
Sea Ports ◽  
Mode Of Transport ◽  
Port Infrastructure

The research shows that in the Western European Countries due to many of its advantages inland shipping plays a significant role in total throughput of cargo in the sea ports. On the other hand, the marine ports significantly affect the supply of cargo mass imposed on the inland waterways. In Poland the inland waterways transport plays a significant role only in the handling of transport needs of the ports Szczecin-Świnoujście. This mode of transport is not used for the cargo transport in the relations with Gdańsk marine port, even though this port is located at the estuary of lower Vistula waterway. The European experience should lead to an implementation of infrastructural investments which would improve the land access to the Port of Gdańsk and an implementation of investments which would allow the adaptation of the port infrastructure to the handling of inland waterways barges.

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