45 research outputs found
PISa – powered two wheeler integrated safety: development, implementation and testing of PTW integrated safety systems
The Powered two wheeler Integrated Safety (PISa) project, funded by the European Commission within the
6th Framework, aimed at identifying, developing and testing new technologies to provide integrated safety
systems (ISS) for a range of powered two wheelers (PTWs) to improve primary safety and link to secondary
safety systems.
From the analysis of representative crashes involving motorcycles and mopeds, a list of safety systems was
prioritised in terms of their contribution to crash avoidance or injury severity reduction. These systems were
integrated onto two different types of PTW: a large scooter and a light motorcycle.
Experimental tests with the demonstration vehicles showed the potential benefits of the PISa systems
compared to unequipped PTWs. Further system development is required before testing the demonstration
vehicles with non-professional riders
Multi-objective optimization of road design alternatives with an application of the MOORA method
Multi-objective analysis is a popular tool in many economic, managerial, constructional, etc. problems. The objective of this research is to develop and implement a methodology for multi-objective optimization of multi-alternative decisions in road construction. After a rough overview of multi-objective decision support for assessment of road design alternatives multi-objective optimization with discrete alternatives: MOORA (Multi-Objective Optimization on basis of Ratio Analysis) was selected. This method goes for a matrix of responses of alternatives on objectives, on which ratios are applied. This methodology is applicable to the problems with large numbers of scenarios and objectives. A case study demonstrates the concept of multi-objective optimization of road design alternatives and the best road design alternative is determined
Multi-objective decision-making for road design
Multi-objective analysis is a popular tool to solve many economic, managerial and construction problems. The objective of this research is to develop and implement a methodology for multi-objective optimization of multi-alternative decisions in road construction. After a rough overview of the articles dealing with the multi-objective decision and assessment of road design alternatives described by discrete values, Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of the Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method was selected. This method focuses on a matrix of alternative responses on the objectives. A case study demonstrates the concept of multi-objective optimization of road design alternatives and the best road design alternative is determined
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M. A. Collins' Autodrome loads photographed 16 August 1955. Digitisation and record funded by the Pilgrim Trust