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Item Number
323726049653
ISBN
9780071800129
EAN
9780071800129
Book Title
Sustainable Transportation Systems Engineering : Evaluation & Implementation
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Engineer and implement sustainable transportation solutions Featuring in-depth coverage of passenger and freight transportation, this comprehensive resource discusses contemporary transportation systems and options for improving their sustainability. The book addresses vehicle and infrastructure design, economics, environmental concerns, energy security, and alternative energy sources and platforms. Worked-out examples, case studies, illustrations, equations, and end-of-chapter problems are also included in this practical guide. Sustainable Transportation Systems Engineering covers: Background on energy security and climate change Systems analysis tools and techniques Individual choices and transportation demand Transportation systems and vehicle design Physical design of transportation infrastructure Congestion mitigation in urban passenger transportation Role of intelligent transportation systems Public transportation and multimodal solutions Personal mobility and accessibility Intercity passenger transportation Freight transportation function and current trends Freight modal and supply chain management approaches Spatial and geographic aspects of freight transportation Alternative fuels and platforms Electricity and hydrogen as alternative fuels Bioenergy resources and systems Transportation security and planning for extreme weather events PRAISE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING "This book addresses one of the great challenges of the 21st century--how to transform our resource-intensive passenger and freight transportation system into a set of low-carbon, economically efficient, and socially equitable set of services." -- Dan Sperling, Professor and Director, Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, author of Two Billion Cars: Driving toward Sustainability "...provides a rich tool kit for students of sustainable transportation, embracing a systems approach.The authors aptly blend engineering, economics, and environmental impact analysis approaches." -- Susan Shaheen, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Co-Director, Transportation Sustainability Research Center, University of California, Berkeley
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-10
0071800123
ISBN-13
9780071800129
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168452905
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sustainable Transportation Systems Engineering : Evaluation & Implementation
Author
Largus Angenent, James H. Banks, Ricardo A. Daziano, Francis Vanek, Mark A. Turnquist
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Engineering (General), General, Civil / General, Automotive
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Transportation
Number of Pages
704 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.5in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
7.6in
Item Weight
42.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
He151.V293 2014
Table of Content
Part I - Overview Ch 1. Introduction Ch 2. Major Challenges - finite resources, transportation congestion, climate change Part II - Tools Ch 3. A Systems Approach to Solving Transportation Problems Ch 4. Transportation Technology Considerations Ch 5. Modeling of Consumer Choice Part III - Passenger Transporation Ch 6. Overview of Passenger Transportation Ch 7. Private Light-Duty Vehicle Solutions Ch 8. Multimodal Passenger Transportation Solutions Ch 9. Intercity Transportation Solutions Part IV - Freight Transportation Ch 10. Overview of Freight Transportation Ch 11. Intramodal Solutions Ch 12. Intermodal and Multimodal Solutions Ch 13. Supply Chain Level Solutions Part V - System-Wide Transportation Issues Ch 14. Energy Security and Conventional Energy Ch 15. Transportation and Air Quality Ch 16. Electrified Transportation Ch 17. Biofuel Transporation Ch 18. Transportation and Security Ch 19. Transportation Planning for Emergencies Part VI - Conclusion Ch 20. Conclusion - creating a sustainable transportation system for the 21st century
Copyright Date
2014
Lccn
2014-469522
Dewey Decimal
388/.04
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Condition
Brand New. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all item conditions
Item Number
323726049653
ISBN
9780071800129
EAN
9780071800129
Book Title
Sustainable Transportation Systems Engineering : Evaluation & Implementation
Item Length
9.5in
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
Publication Year
2014
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.2in
Author
Largus Angenent, James H. Banks, Ricardo A. Daziano, Francis Vanek, Mark A. Turnquist
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Transportation
Topic
Engineering (General), General, Civil / General, Automotive
Item Width
7.6in
Item Weight
42.6 Oz
Number of Pages
704 Pages
Category
Books & Magazines > Books
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