The document discusses innovative transit projects in Southern California, including different types of bus rapid transit (BRT) services operated by Metro. It provides details on the Metro Orange Line, which has an original 14-mile exclusive right-of-way, 4 additional miles of extension, approximately 30,000 daily boardings, and features like 18 stations and bike infrastructure. It also describes the Wilshire BRT and San Bernardino's sbX BRT projects, noting elements like signal priority lanes and corridor lengths.
The document discusses the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), a proposed next-generation transit system. The TEB is a large bus that straddles above two lanes of road, allowing other vehicles to pass below it. This reduces traffic jams by up to 30% while maintaining a high passenger capacity of 1200. Compared to existing transit options, the TEB has lower costs, takes up no road space, and produces no pollution. It also features safety mechanisms like radar, cameras and emergency exits. The document outlines the TEB's implementation process and argues it could help address India's traffic, pollution and fuel issues due to its eco-friendly design and short construction timeline.
This document analyzes transportation modes between Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. Currently, road travel by car accounts for most trips but highways are congested. The document proposes a maglev high-speed rail system as an alternative. It compares the energy use, emissions, costs, and travel times of current modes like cars, trains, and planes to the proposed maglev system. An economic analysis is conducted to determine if the maglev system would be financially viable and beneficial in terms of sustainability and productivity for the Northeast Corridor region.
The document discusses various issues related to transportation and the environment. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city. It also discusses the development of suburbs creating long commutes, and how hybrid cars can significantly improve fuel efficiency. Large cities are aiming to convert taxi fleets to hybrids to lower emissions. Urban transport systems combining rail, buses, bikes and walking provide mobility and low-cost transportation while being better for the environment. Bullet trains in Japan connect major cities at over 160 MPH. The US lags Europe in green transportation and needs to adopt policies like gas taxes and improving public transit to encourage alternatives to driving.
The document discusses various issues related to transportation and the environment. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city. It also discusses the development of suburbs which has led to long commutes, and how hybrid vehicles can significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The document advocates for improved public transportation systems and highlights Japan's high-speed rail system as an effective way to connect cities while reducing driving.
Trackless Trams:Integrating Innovative Transit and Urban RegenerationJason Boissonneault
This document discusses trackless trams as an innovative transit solution that can help integrate transit and urban regeneration. Some key points:
1. Trackless trams have lower costs than traditional trams, do not require tracks, and can increase land values along corridors.
2. Trackless trams are being demonstrated and tested in various cities around the world, and guidelines/manuals are available.
3. Advocates argue that trackless trams could be funded through transit-activated development without large government funding, and could help create less car-dependent cities.
The document discusses various modes of transportation and their environmental impacts. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city, like London's $16 fee. It also discusses the efficiency of hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius compared to average US vehicles, and the types of hybrids that exist. New York and San Francisco are working to convert their taxi fleets to hybrids. Well-designed public transport systems that combine rail, buses, bike lanes and walking paths can provide low-cost, sustainable mobility. Japan's bullet trains are also discussed as a popular green transportation option.
"Introduction to Civil Engineering - Highlighting the High Speed Rail" is a PowerPoint for primary and secondary students that provides an overview of Civil Engineering and areas of specialization. It also highlights the High Speed Rail and careers associated with the Rail Industry. Additionally, this lesson can be paired with a "High Speed Rail Track Design" activity or "Train Traffic Control" computer simulation game.
The document discusses innovative transit projects in Southern California, including different types of bus rapid transit (BRT) services operated by Metro. It provides details on the Metro Orange Line, which has an original 14-mile exclusive right-of-way, 4 additional miles of extension, approximately 30,000 daily boardings, and features like 18 stations and bike infrastructure. It also describes the Wilshire BRT and San Bernardino's sbX BRT projects, noting elements like signal priority lanes and corridor lengths.
The document discusses the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), a proposed next-generation transit system. The TEB is a large bus that straddles above two lanes of road, allowing other vehicles to pass below it. This reduces traffic jams by up to 30% while maintaining a high passenger capacity of 1200. Compared to existing transit options, the TEB has lower costs, takes up no road space, and produces no pollution. It also features safety mechanisms like radar, cameras and emergency exits. The document outlines the TEB's implementation process and argues it could help address India's traffic, pollution and fuel issues due to its eco-friendly design and short construction timeline.
This document analyzes transportation modes between Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. Currently, road travel by car accounts for most trips but highways are congested. The document proposes a maglev high-speed rail system as an alternative. It compares the energy use, emissions, costs, and travel times of current modes like cars, trains, and planes to the proposed maglev system. An economic analysis is conducted to determine if the maglev system would be financially viable and beneficial in terms of sustainability and productivity for the Northeast Corridor region.
The document discusses various issues related to transportation and the environment. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city. It also discusses the development of suburbs creating long commutes, and how hybrid cars can significantly improve fuel efficiency. Large cities are aiming to convert taxi fleets to hybrids to lower emissions. Urban transport systems combining rail, buses, bikes and walking provide mobility and low-cost transportation while being better for the environment. Bullet trains in Japan connect major cities at over 160 MPH. The US lags Europe in green transportation and needs to adopt policies like gas taxes and improving public transit to encourage alternatives to driving.
The document discusses various issues related to transportation and the environment. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city. It also discusses the development of suburbs which has led to long commutes, and how hybrid vehicles can significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The document advocates for improved public transportation systems and highlights Japan's high-speed rail system as an effective way to connect cities while reducing driving.
Trackless Trams:Integrating Innovative Transit and Urban RegenerationJason Boissonneault
This document discusses trackless trams as an innovative transit solution that can help integrate transit and urban regeneration. Some key points:
1. Trackless trams have lower costs than traditional trams, do not require tracks, and can increase land values along corridors.
2. Trackless trams are being demonstrated and tested in various cities around the world, and guidelines/manuals are available.
3. Advocates argue that trackless trams could be funded through transit-activated development without large government funding, and could help create less car-dependent cities.
The document discusses various modes of transportation and their environmental impacts. It describes how some cities are reducing traffic and pollution by charging cars to enter the city, like London's $16 fee. It also discusses the efficiency of hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius compared to average US vehicles, and the types of hybrids that exist. New York and San Francisco are working to convert their taxi fleets to hybrids. Well-designed public transport systems that combine rail, buses, bike lanes and walking paths can provide low-cost, sustainable mobility. Japan's bullet trains are also discussed as a popular green transportation option.
"Introduction to Civil Engineering - Highlighting the High Speed Rail" is a PowerPoint for primary and secondary students that provides an overview of Civil Engineering and areas of specialization. It also highlights the High Speed Rail and careers associated with the Rail Industry. Additionally, this lesson can be paired with a "High Speed Rail Track Design" activity or "Train Traffic Control" computer simulation game.
This document summarizes a feasibility study of improving three intersections along Hindmarsh Drive in Canberra: Eggleston Crescent, Launceston Street, and the Tuggeranong Parkway southbound off-ramp. The study analyzed traffic volume, speed, and crash data to identify options for improving safety and access. Options considered included closing/reopening streets, adding turn lanes, roundabouts, and traffic signals. The recommended and draft designs proposed traffic signals at each intersection to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy arterial route while minimizing impacts to residents and congestion. Subject to funding, construction was anticipated to begin in late 2016.
This document analyzes the costs and benefits of electrifying and automating bus transit fleets. It finds that battery-electric buses are predicted to become cost-competitive with diesel buses by 2030 at current fuel prices due to declining battery costs. Self-driving buses could reduce operating costs by eliminating human drivers, one of the highest costs for transit agencies. Adopting both electric and self-driving buses simultaneously beginning in 2020 could result in overall cost savings beginning in 2028.
The Feasibility of a 2+1 Solution for the Bruce Highway: Curra to the Tinana ...James Wilkinson
This Presentation is a brief overview for the feasibility study that was conducted for the implementation of a 2+1 road design along the Curra to Tinana Interchange section of the Bruce Highway.
This document discusses plans to create bicycle connectivity throughout the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) by developing a route that links the area's 15 land units. The goals are to encourage non-automotive access to the park and promote bicycle tourism. Studies have explored route alternatives between units, considering factors like road conditions, land ownership, and environmental impacts. Visionary renderings depict potential route elements like multi-use paths, bicycle boulevards, and share-the-road signage to enhance connectivity throughout the 48-mile CRNRA corridor.
The document proposes a solar monorail system for the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong in Bangladesh to address traffic issues. It notes that Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and has severe traffic congestion. A solar monorail could transport large numbers of passengers overhead, avoiding traffic. It would be powered by solar panels and could also provide excess solar energy to the grid. For Chittagong, a dual cargo/passenger solar monorail could transport both people and cargo containers from the busy port more efficiently. This green transit solution could help develop sustainable, energy-secure transportation for the cities while reducing pollution.
Bangladesh is constructing flyover bridges to address the growing traffic problems in its largest cities. Flyover bridges carry one road over another, reducing congestion by separating traffic flows. Several flyovers have already been built in Dhaka, including the Mohakhali Flyover which is 1.12 km long. More flyovers are planned as the population grows and traffic gets worse. Flyovers help increase road capacity and transportation speeds while avoiding traffic jams and accidents at railway crossings. However, they require significant resources to construct and can damage infrastructure as well as increase noise, air pollution, and accidents in surrounding areas.
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
Foothill Transit received funding to purchase 3 electric buses and 2 charging stations to launch an electric bus program. The buses have composite bodies and use in-route charging stations that lower an arm to connect and charge the bus batteries while passengers board. The project aims to increase fuel economy by 400% and fully electrify one bus line with additional funding received for 9 more electric buses.
The document discusses Seattle's efforts towards more sustainable transportation over several decades, including establishing a bus transit system in the 1960s, developing light rail and streetcar lines, and combating urban sprawl. It outlines Seattle's climate action plan and various programs to reduce carbon emissions and provide more transportation choices for citizens, such as the One Less Car Challenge. The selection process for transportation projects is also summarized in four steps.
The document summarizes the working principles of a magnetic levitation (Maglev) train. It levitates and propels the train using magnets rather than wheels, allowing it to reach high speeds with little friction. Superconducting magnets on the train generate repulsive forces from the guideway to levitate 10mm above. Alternating magnetic fields from the guideway's electromagnets accelerate and brake the train. This allows Maglev trains to reach speeds over 500 km/h safely with minimal environmental impact compared to other modes of transportation.
Maglev trains use magnets to levitate above tracks without touching the surface. They are among the fastest modes of transportation, with speeds over 300 mph achieved in tests. While maglev trains provide advantages of high speed, low maintenance and environmental friendliness compared to conventional trains, their development has faced challenges of very high costs to build the necessary infrastructure and maintain the strong magnetic fields required.
Dr. Steve Mitchell presented on investigating the viability of wireless charging technology for mining applications. He discussed the motivation to move away from diesel vehicles due to health hazards and high ventilation costs. Current electric vehicle technologies have limitations like limited range, cable damage, and battery change-out overhead. Wireless charging could enable electric vehicles to charge while in operation without cables or battery swaps. The technology uses magnetic resonant coupling between transmitting and receiving coils, with efficiencies over 80% demonstrated. While not yet suitable for explosive atmospheres, it shows potential for metalliferous mining like block caving where automated vehicles could be wirelessly charged.
- Dr. Steve Mitchell presented on investigating the viability of wireless charging technology for electric mining vehicles.
- Wireless charging could allow mining vehicles to charge dynamically while working, eliminating the need for battery changes, trailing cables, or connector brushes. This would improve efficiency and reduce emissions from diesel vehicles.
- The technology uses magnetic resonant coupling between transmitting and receiving coils, similar to a transformer. Advances have achieved over 80% efficiency with a 20cm air gap, allowing power transfers sufficient for loader vehicles.
This document discusses maglev trains, which use magnetic levitation to glide along tracks without touching the surface. It describes how maglev trains are propelled and guided using electromagnetic forces that lift and propel the train. Maglev trains offer advantages like higher speeds, less noise and pollution, and lower maintenance compared to traditional trains. However, their infrastructure is more expensive to build initially. The document outlines the basic principles, components, advantages and applications of maglev train technology.
Bridges are critical infrastructure that connect communities across rivers and valleys. There are over 584,000 bridges in the US, but many are deteriorating or outdated, with 29% structurally deficient or obsolete. Underfunding is a major challenge, as it would cost $10.6 billion annually for the next 20 years to repair the nation's bridges. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives America's infrastructure a grade of D+ overall.
Solar roadways may sound absurd right now but the fact that solar panels too was a concept that might have sounded absurd to some people back in those days. This is proof that even something as absurd as solar roadways can be the future to sustainable development using renewable energy.
This presentation gives a general idea to the working of solar working roadways with some case studies and some numbers,
The document discusses the Hyperloop, a proposed new transportation system that would propel passenger and cargo capsules through a near-vacuum tube at over airline speeds. Key points:
1. The Hyperloop would consist of capsules levitated and accelerated using magnetic levitation and linear induction motors inside a low pressure tube.
2. Construction would involve steel tubes supported by pillars with solar panels, air bearing suspensions, compressors to supply air, and linear induction motors to propel the capsules.
3. The Hyperloop aims to be a pollution-free, high speed transportation alternative that could save travel time and costs while being powered by renewable energy.
This document provides an overview of civil engineering and transportation engineering. It discusses how civil engineers improve society through infrastructure like water, power, and transportation systems. Transportation engineering specifically focuses on ensuring safe, efficient movement of people and goods via highways, railways, waterways, airways and pipelines. The document outlines Bangladesh's current transportation infrastructure and challenges like traffic jams and proposes solutions like expanding public transit through an MRT system.
This document provides an overview of the proposed Hyperloop transportation system. It begins with an abstract stating that Hyperloop would be the fastest transportation system and uses capsule-like vehicles propelled through near-vacuum tubes. It then introduces the Hyperloop system in more detail, explaining that it was proposed by Elon Musk and engineers as a way to transport people and goods at speeds up to 1,220 kmph. The document outlines the key components of the Hyperloop system, including the capsules, tube infrastructure, suspension, propulsion, and power systems. It concludes by stating that if research continues at its current pace, the Hyperloop system could be fully implemented for passenger and cargo transport by 2021.
The document proposes building a space elevator using carbon nanotube composite materials to provide cheaper access to space. It describes a design for an initial small space elevator with a 20 ton capacity that could transport payloads to geosynchronous orbit in one week for $100 per pound, far cheaper than current options. The design addresses challenges like constructing a strong tether, deploying it into space, powering climbers, and anchoring it on Earth, which could be developed within a decade for under $10 billion. It concludes that a space elevator could transport over 5,000 kg of payload per day and ultimately cost just $10 per kg.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Introduction, Modeling Concepts...Prakhyath Rai
Introduction, Modeling Concepts and Class Modeling: What is Object orientation? What is OO development? OO Themes; Evidence for usefulness of OO development; OO modeling history. Modeling
as Design technique: Modeling, abstraction, The Three models. Class Modeling: Object and Class Concept, Link and associations concepts, Generalization and Inheritance, A sample class model, Navigation of class models, and UML diagrams
Building the Analysis Models: Requirement Analysis, Analysis Model Approaches, Data modeling Concepts, Object Oriented Analysis, Scenario-Based Modeling, Flow-Oriented Modeling, class Based Modeling, Creating a Behavioral Model.
Blood finder application project report (1).pdfKamal Acharya
Blood Finder is an emergency time app where a user can search for the blood banks as
well as the registered blood donors around Mumbai. This application also provide an
opportunity for the user of this application to become a registered donor for this user have
to enroll for the donor request from the application itself. If the admin wish to make user
a registered donor, with some of the formalities with the organization it can be done.
Specialization of this application is that the user will not have to register on sign-in for
searching the blood banks and blood donors it can be just done by installing the
application to the mobile.
The purpose of making this application is to save the user’s time for searching blood of
needed blood group during the time of the emergency.
This is an android application developed in Java and XML with the connectivity of
SQLite database. This application will provide most of basic functionality required for an
emergency time application. All the details of Blood banks and Blood donors are stored
in the database i.e. SQLite.
This application allowed the user to get all the information regarding blood banks and
blood donors such as Name, Number, Address, Blood Group, rather than searching it on
the different websites and wasting the precious time. This application is effective and
user friendly.
This document summarizes a feasibility study of improving three intersections along Hindmarsh Drive in Canberra: Eggleston Crescent, Launceston Street, and the Tuggeranong Parkway southbound off-ramp. The study analyzed traffic volume, speed, and crash data to identify options for improving safety and access. Options considered included closing/reopening streets, adding turn lanes, roundabouts, and traffic signals. The recommended and draft designs proposed traffic signals at each intersection to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy arterial route while minimizing impacts to residents and congestion. Subject to funding, construction was anticipated to begin in late 2016.
This document analyzes the costs and benefits of electrifying and automating bus transit fleets. It finds that battery-electric buses are predicted to become cost-competitive with diesel buses by 2030 at current fuel prices due to declining battery costs. Self-driving buses could reduce operating costs by eliminating human drivers, one of the highest costs for transit agencies. Adopting both electric and self-driving buses simultaneously beginning in 2020 could result in overall cost savings beginning in 2028.
The Feasibility of a 2+1 Solution for the Bruce Highway: Curra to the Tinana ...James Wilkinson
This Presentation is a brief overview for the feasibility study that was conducted for the implementation of a 2+1 road design along the Curra to Tinana Interchange section of the Bruce Highway.
This document discusses plans to create bicycle connectivity throughout the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) by developing a route that links the area's 15 land units. The goals are to encourage non-automotive access to the park and promote bicycle tourism. Studies have explored route alternatives between units, considering factors like road conditions, land ownership, and environmental impacts. Visionary renderings depict potential route elements like multi-use paths, bicycle boulevards, and share-the-road signage to enhance connectivity throughout the 48-mile CRNRA corridor.
The document proposes a solar monorail system for the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong in Bangladesh to address traffic issues. It notes that Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and has severe traffic congestion. A solar monorail could transport large numbers of passengers overhead, avoiding traffic. It would be powered by solar panels and could also provide excess solar energy to the grid. For Chittagong, a dual cargo/passenger solar monorail could transport both people and cargo containers from the busy port more efficiently. This green transit solution could help develop sustainable, energy-secure transportation for the cities while reducing pollution.
Bangladesh is constructing flyover bridges to address the growing traffic problems in its largest cities. Flyover bridges carry one road over another, reducing congestion by separating traffic flows. Several flyovers have already been built in Dhaka, including the Mohakhali Flyover which is 1.12 km long. More flyovers are planned as the population grows and traffic gets worse. Flyovers help increase road capacity and transportation speeds while avoiding traffic jams and accidents at railway crossings. However, they require significant resources to construct and can damage infrastructure as well as increase noise, air pollution, and accidents in surrounding areas.
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
Foothill Transit received funding to purchase 3 electric buses and 2 charging stations to launch an electric bus program. The buses have composite bodies and use in-route charging stations that lower an arm to connect and charge the bus batteries while passengers board. The project aims to increase fuel economy by 400% and fully electrify one bus line with additional funding received for 9 more electric buses.
The document discusses Seattle's efforts towards more sustainable transportation over several decades, including establishing a bus transit system in the 1960s, developing light rail and streetcar lines, and combating urban sprawl. It outlines Seattle's climate action plan and various programs to reduce carbon emissions and provide more transportation choices for citizens, such as the One Less Car Challenge. The selection process for transportation projects is also summarized in four steps.
The document summarizes the working principles of a magnetic levitation (Maglev) train. It levitates and propels the train using magnets rather than wheels, allowing it to reach high speeds with little friction. Superconducting magnets on the train generate repulsive forces from the guideway to levitate 10mm above. Alternating magnetic fields from the guideway's electromagnets accelerate and brake the train. This allows Maglev trains to reach speeds over 500 km/h safely with minimal environmental impact compared to other modes of transportation.
Maglev trains use magnets to levitate above tracks without touching the surface. They are among the fastest modes of transportation, with speeds over 300 mph achieved in tests. While maglev trains provide advantages of high speed, low maintenance and environmental friendliness compared to conventional trains, their development has faced challenges of very high costs to build the necessary infrastructure and maintain the strong magnetic fields required.
Dr. Steve Mitchell presented on investigating the viability of wireless charging technology for mining applications. He discussed the motivation to move away from diesel vehicles due to health hazards and high ventilation costs. Current electric vehicle technologies have limitations like limited range, cable damage, and battery change-out overhead. Wireless charging could enable electric vehicles to charge while in operation without cables or battery swaps. The technology uses magnetic resonant coupling between transmitting and receiving coils, with efficiencies over 80% demonstrated. While not yet suitable for explosive atmospheres, it shows potential for metalliferous mining like block caving where automated vehicles could be wirelessly charged.
- Dr. Steve Mitchell presented on investigating the viability of wireless charging technology for electric mining vehicles.
- Wireless charging could allow mining vehicles to charge dynamically while working, eliminating the need for battery changes, trailing cables, or connector brushes. This would improve efficiency and reduce emissions from diesel vehicles.
- The technology uses magnetic resonant coupling between transmitting and receiving coils, similar to a transformer. Advances have achieved over 80% efficiency with a 20cm air gap, allowing power transfers sufficient for loader vehicles.
This document discusses maglev trains, which use magnetic levitation to glide along tracks without touching the surface. It describes how maglev trains are propelled and guided using electromagnetic forces that lift and propel the train. Maglev trains offer advantages like higher speeds, less noise and pollution, and lower maintenance compared to traditional trains. However, their infrastructure is more expensive to build initially. The document outlines the basic principles, components, advantages and applications of maglev train technology.
Bridges are critical infrastructure that connect communities across rivers and valleys. There are over 584,000 bridges in the US, but many are deteriorating or outdated, with 29% structurally deficient or obsolete. Underfunding is a major challenge, as it would cost $10.6 billion annually for the next 20 years to repair the nation's bridges. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives America's infrastructure a grade of D+ overall.
Solar roadways may sound absurd right now but the fact that solar panels too was a concept that might have sounded absurd to some people back in those days. This is proof that even something as absurd as solar roadways can be the future to sustainable development using renewable energy.
This presentation gives a general idea to the working of solar working roadways with some case studies and some numbers,
The document discusses the Hyperloop, a proposed new transportation system that would propel passenger and cargo capsules through a near-vacuum tube at over airline speeds. Key points:
1. The Hyperloop would consist of capsules levitated and accelerated using magnetic levitation and linear induction motors inside a low pressure tube.
2. Construction would involve steel tubes supported by pillars with solar panels, air bearing suspensions, compressors to supply air, and linear induction motors to propel the capsules.
3. The Hyperloop aims to be a pollution-free, high speed transportation alternative that could save travel time and costs while being powered by renewable energy.
This document provides an overview of civil engineering and transportation engineering. It discusses how civil engineers improve society through infrastructure like water, power, and transportation systems. Transportation engineering specifically focuses on ensuring safe, efficient movement of people and goods via highways, railways, waterways, airways and pipelines. The document outlines Bangladesh's current transportation infrastructure and challenges like traffic jams and proposes solutions like expanding public transit through an MRT system.
This document provides an overview of the proposed Hyperloop transportation system. It begins with an abstract stating that Hyperloop would be the fastest transportation system and uses capsule-like vehicles propelled through near-vacuum tubes. It then introduces the Hyperloop system in more detail, explaining that it was proposed by Elon Musk and engineers as a way to transport people and goods at speeds up to 1,220 kmph. The document outlines the key components of the Hyperloop system, including the capsules, tube infrastructure, suspension, propulsion, and power systems. It concludes by stating that if research continues at its current pace, the Hyperloop system could be fully implemented for passenger and cargo transport by 2021.
The document proposes building a space elevator using carbon nanotube composite materials to provide cheaper access to space. It describes a design for an initial small space elevator with a 20 ton capacity that could transport payloads to geosynchronous orbit in one week for $100 per pound, far cheaper than current options. The design addresses challenges like constructing a strong tether, deploying it into space, powering climbers, and anchoring it on Earth, which could be developed within a decade for under $10 billion. It concludes that a space elevator could transport over 5,000 kg of payload per day and ultimately cost just $10 per kg.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Introduction, Modeling Concepts...Prakhyath Rai
Introduction, Modeling Concepts and Class Modeling: What is Object orientation? What is OO development? OO Themes; Evidence for usefulness of OO development; OO modeling history. Modeling
as Design technique: Modeling, abstraction, The Three models. Class Modeling: Object and Class Concept, Link and associations concepts, Generalization and Inheritance, A sample class model, Navigation of class models, and UML diagrams
Building the Analysis Models: Requirement Analysis, Analysis Model Approaches, Data modeling Concepts, Object Oriented Analysis, Scenario-Based Modeling, Flow-Oriented Modeling, class Based Modeling, Creating a Behavioral Model.
Blood finder application project report (1).pdfKamal Acharya
Blood Finder is an emergency time app where a user can search for the blood banks as
well as the registered blood donors around Mumbai. This application also provide an
opportunity for the user of this application to become a registered donor for this user have
to enroll for the donor request from the application itself. If the admin wish to make user
a registered donor, with some of the formalities with the organization it can be done.
Specialization of this application is that the user will not have to register on sign-in for
searching the blood banks and blood donors it can be just done by installing the
application to the mobile.
The purpose of making this application is to save the user’s time for searching blood of
needed blood group during the time of the emergency.
This is an android application developed in Java and XML with the connectivity of
SQLite database. This application will provide most of basic functionality required for an
emergency time application. All the details of Blood banks and Blood donors are stored
in the database i.e. SQLite.
This application allowed the user to get all the information regarding blood banks and
blood donors such as Name, Number, Address, Blood Group, rather than searching it on
the different websites and wasting the precious time. This application is effective and
user friendly.
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELijaia
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.
Open Channel Flow: fluid flow with a free surfaceIndrajeet sahu
Open Channel Flow: This topic focuses on fluid flow with a free surface, such as in rivers, canals, and drainage ditches. Key concepts include the classification of flow types (steady vs. unsteady, uniform vs. non-uniform), hydraulic radius, flow resistance, Manning's equation, critical flow conditions, and energy and momentum principles. It also covers flow measurement techniques, gradually varied flow analysis, and the design of open channels. Understanding these principles is vital for effective water resource management and engineering applications.
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
Software Engineering and Project Management - Software Testing + Agile Method...Prakhyath Rai
Software Testing: A Strategic Approach to Software Testing, Strategic Issues, Test Strategies for Conventional Software, Test Strategies for Object -Oriented Software, Validation Testing, System Testing, The Art of Debugging.
Agile Methodology: Before Agile – Waterfall, Agile Development.
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that refers to the skill sets needed in the contemporary, advanced automated manufacturing industry. At the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing, mechatronics specialists create simpler, smarter systems. Mechatronics is an essential foundation for the expected growth in automation and manufacturing.
Mechatronics deals with robotics, control systems, and electro-mechanical systems.
Height and depth gauge linear metrology.pdfq30122000
Height gauges may also be used to measure the height of an object by using the underside of the scriber as the datum. The datum may be permanently fixed or the height gauge may have provision to adjust the scale, this is done by sliding the scale vertically along the body of the height gauge by turning a fine feed screw at the top of the gauge; then with the scriber set to the same level as the base, the scale can be matched to it. This adjustment allows different scribers or probes to be used, as well as adjusting for any errors in a damaged or resharpened probe.
Build the Next Generation of Apps with the Einstein 1 Platform.
Rejoignez Philippe Ozil pour une session de workshops qui vous guidera à travers les détails de la plateforme Einstein 1, l'importance des données pour la création d'applications d'intelligence artificielle et les différents outils et technologies que Salesforce propose pour vous apporter tous les bénéfices de l'IA.
Digital Twins Computer Networking Paper Presentation.pptxaryanpankaj78
A Digital Twin in computer networking is a virtual representation of a physical network, used to simulate, analyze, and optimize network performance and reliability. It leverages real-time data to enhance network management, predict issues, and improve decision-making processes.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
24. Conventional Trains are bad
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