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An experimental investigation into mechanical behavior of hybrid and nonhybrid composite semi-elliptical springs
( Elsevier, Ltd , 2013 , Article)This study introduces a new composite semi-elliptical suspension spring by utilizing fiber reinforced composite strength in principal direction instead of shear direction. Three types of composites were tested, namely, ... -
A model-based crash prediction technique for Chinese roadway segments
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference)This paper presents development and application of a statistical crash prediction model for various types of crashes in Chinese roadway segments. The model is constructed based upon a Negative Binomial Generalized Linear ... -
Development of a risk assessment tool based on driver behavior and environment
( Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , 2014 , Conference)Driver error is the leading cause of vehicle crashes; roadway segment characteristics and environmental conditions follow. However, no safety prediction model has been introduced to estimate risk associated with driver ... -
Safety performance of school buses in the State of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)School buses and minibuses are one of the major modes of traveling for students in the state of Qatar. Many studies pointed to the fact that school buses travelling are safer for students than walking or car riding (Bolte, ... -
Joint replenishment model for multiple products with substitution
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article)We extend the classical economic order quantity model to address the joint replenishment of multiple products under substitution. The proposed model optimizes ordering quantities for each product under substitution effects ... -
The Assessment of Pedestrian-Vehicle Conflicts at Crosswalks Considering Sudden Pedestrian Speed Change Events
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Introduction: Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. In Japan, more than one-third of the fatalities in traffic crashes are pedestrians and most accidents occur as the pedestrians cross a road. To evaluate alternative ... -
Throughput optimization for the Robotic Cell Problem with Controllable Processing Times
( EDP Sciences , 2017 , Article)In this paper, we present a MIP-based heuristic and an effective genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with Controllable Processing Times (RCPCPT). This problem arises in modern automated manufacturing systems and ... -
Studying critical pedestrian behavioral changes for the safety assessment at signalized crosswalks
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Pedestrian-vehicle conflicts are one of the most important safety concerns at signalized intersections especially in urban areas. Conflicting vehicles and pedestrians select their maneuvers by predicting the other user ... -
The effectiveness of applying dynamic lane assignment at all approaches of signalized intersection
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Existing traffic control strategies at signalized intersections aim at the optimization of signal timing parameters while assuming fixed lane assignments to the movements at each approach. Such control results in the waste ... -
Temporal variation in walking behavior: An empirical study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)This study provides a baseline for understanding the variation in walking behavior with respect to seasonal conditions in a hot weather country in the Arabian Gulf region. A busy neighborhood with different land-use patterns ... -
The Integration of Dynamic Lane Grouping Technique and Signal Timing Optimization for Improving the Mobility of Isolated Intersections
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)Spatial variations in traffic demand degrade intersection performance that can result in the waste of time�space resources. Existing control strategies of intersections assume fixed lane for movement assignment regardless ... -
Modeling pedestrian crossing speed profiles considering speed change behavior for the safety assessment of signalized intersections
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Pedestrian safety is one of the most challenging issues in road networks. Understanding how pedestrians maneuver across an intersection is the key to applying countermeasures against traffic crashes. It is known that the ... -
Usage of Non-Linear Regression for Modeling the Behavior of Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality (MVF) Rate
( IEOM Society , 2017 , Conference)Data analysis for vehicular crash counts is essential for transportation and traffic management systems (TTMS) to develop practical and innovative road safety interventions. The crash trend analysis, in particular, is the ... -
Energy absorption capabilities of complex thin walled structures
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2017 , Conference)Thin walled structures have been used in the area of energy absorption during an event of a crash. A lot of work has been done on tubular structures. Due to limitation of manufacturing process, complex geometries were ... -
Consideration of a Pedestrian Speed Change Model in the Pedestrian-Vehicle Safety Assessment of Signalized Crosswalks
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference)Pedestrian safety is one of the most challenging issues in the road network. Understanding the pedestrian maneuver is the key to applying countermeasures against traffic crashes. It is known that behaviors of pedestrians ... -
Pedestrians' Crossing Behavior at Marked Crosswalks on Channelized Right-Turn Lanes at Intersections
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference)Unsignalized marked crosswalks are problematic locations from pedestrians' safety perspective. Although the priority rule at such locations is clear; pedestrians have the absolute right of way over vehicles, driver often ... -
An overview of pedestrian signal setting and implementation in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Conference)Pedestrian signal control is a main influencing factor on the Level of Service of crossing facilities and on the safety performance considering conflicts with vehicles. In signal design, pedestrian clearance time is a key ... -
Magnetorheological damper with external excitation for more efficient control of vehicles? dynamics
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)This article presents a new concept design for magnetorheological dampers, where the excitation circuit and magnetic field are applied from outside the magnetorheological chamber. This magnetorheological damper was designed ... -
Well-to-wheel water footprints of conventional versus electric vehicles in the United States: A state-based comparative analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Today, increasing levels of water demand become a particularly serious challenge for many countries, especially since water is an essential element for production of transportation fuels. Unfortunately, no research efforts ... -
Variable message sign strategies for congestion warning on motorways - A driving simulator study
( Gioacchino Onorati Editore , 2018 , Article)Congestion and stopped traffic on motorways constitute a potential safety hazard for drivers. In particular, unexpected hard congestion tails are the causes of serious rear-end crashes as they compromise the drivers' ability ...
