Evaluating the safety impacts of three-dimensional alignments of mountainous freeways using an interpretable machine learning approach
June 2027
The safety of mountainous freeways remains a critical concern in road infrastructure planning, especially for routes characterized by intricate geometric alignments. The roadway is essentially a ribbon-shaped...
Sustainable asphalt materials: mechanistic-empirical design and economic evaluation of natural rubber latex-modified asphalt mixtures
September 2026
Using natural rubber latex (NRL) as a sustainable material has gained significant attention owing to its potential to reduce environmental impacts. At a laboratory test scale, NRL, as a biopolymer,...
Acoustic properties and durability of porous low-noise pavement solutions to improve acoustic environment: a critical literature review
September 2026
Road traffic noise represents a significant source of noise pollution in residential areas. Studies have confirmed the availability of dissipating the sound energy generated by the interaction between...
Pavement crack detection method based on multi-scale dilated spatial attention
September 2026
Various types of cracks on the road are the main reasons that affect the service life of the road structure. However, automatic detection of pavement crack is a challenging industrial problem due to...
Trajectory planning for multiple UAVs in three-dimensional suppression of enemy air defense missions
September 2026
Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) performing suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) missions need to plan their flight trajectories, taking into account flight distance and energy consumption....
Application of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer concrete in railway sleepers: a perspective to rebar-free concrete sleeper
September 2026
Traditional concrete railway sleepers reinforced with prestressed steel rebar face durability challenges, including corrosion, thermal expansion, and chloride attack. This study explores hybrid fiber-reinforced...
Fuzzy adaptive zoning algorithm: integrating LiDAR and fuzzy logic for enhanced autonomous electric vehicle navigation in controlled spaces
September 2026
•FAZA with LiDAR enables precise autonomous navigation in confined spaces through fuzzy logic.•Zone-based architecture achieves perfect accuracy in 96 test scenarios with LiDAR VLP-16.•Hybrid membership...
Genetic algorithm optimization and sensitivity analysis of bicycle characteristics for vibration monitoring
September 2026
It is essential for sustainable cities to promote cycling as one of the modes of urban transport. One significant obstacle to this is the discomfort and safety risks caused by direct impacts of inadequate...
Spatial accessibility to opportunities in the integrated mass transportation system of Santiago de Cali: equity analysis
September 2026
•Evaluation of horizontal and vertical equity in Santiago de Cali’s SITM-MIO system.•Spatial accessibility analyzed using cumulative gravity-based measures.•Results reveal inequity in access to opportunities...
Where to plug in? Assessing the users’ preferences for EV charging location
September 2026
This study investigates individuals’ electric vehicle (EV) charging location preferences in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. Data come from the British Columbia Activity Time Use Survey (BC...
Smartphone-based image analysis method for estimating moisture content in subgrade filling
September 2026
Accurate and efficient estimation of moisture content during subgrade compaction is critical for ensuring compaction quality and structural integrity. Traditional measurement methods, however, are often...
Advancing pavement management systems using a two-tier probabilistic performance modeling approach for improved condition forecasting and budgeting analysis
September 2026
Pavement management systems (PMSs) are essential tools for transportation agencies to develop maintenance and rehabilitation programs for their pavement networks. These systems use prediction models...
Centralized agent-based model for efficient dispatching of autonomous taxis in smart cities
September 2026
Transforming cities into smart cities is an important and aspirational goal in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. A key aspect of this transformation is the emergence of autonomous taxis...
Redefining metropolitan skies: fluid dynamics-driven air corridors for urban air mobility
September 2026
To address the challenges of low-altitude airspace utilization and safety in urban air mobility, this study proposes a fluid dynamics-driven framework for generating adaptive air corridors. The primary...
Using machine learning to investigate user behavior on Tyne and Wear Metro
September 2026
This study investigates the factors influencing passenger satisfaction on the Tyne and Wear Metro system, a key public transportation network in North East England. The research explores how various...
Operational analysis of the flipped left diamond interchange design for the freeways with frontage roads
September 2026
Recently, an alternative design called the flipped left-turn diamond interchange (FLDI) has been recommended to enhance efficiency and increase the capacity of diamond interchanges in Texas, where most...
A detection method for rail internal defects based on data augmentation and lightweight deep network
September 2026
Detecting internal defects in degrading rails to ensure transport capacity and safety in railway engineering has consistently been a critical concern. However, current ultrasonic-based detection methods...
Data-driven analysis of run-level bus alighting patterns for accurate predictions and operational efficiency
September 2026
Accurate prediction of bus passengers alighting at each stop during each run is crucial to improve ridership and implement destination-specific demand-responsive solutions like last-mile connectivity...
EcoRouteQ: a reinforcement learning framework for green route recommendations
September 2026
This paper presents EcoRouteQ, a reinforcement learning-based framework designed to address the time-dependent green route recommendation problem (TDGRRP) in urban road networks. As urban congestion...
Flexible mixed platoon driving strategy at signalized intersection based on connected and automated vehicle pair
September 2026
Nowadays, the urban intersection has become a mixed and complex scenario with connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and human-driven vehicles (HDVs). Current studies emphasize utilizing single CAV...
A two-stage stochastic model for road-rail intermodal freight transportation under demand and capacity uncertainty
September 2026
•Development of a two-stage stochastic optimization model for intermodal freight transport.•Focus on road-rail integration with fixed train schedules under stochastic demand and capacity constraints.•Incorporation...
A data-driven study on asphalt pavement roughness evolution using full-scale test track data
Available online 11 September 2026
The roughness of asphalt pavements directly affects ride comfort and structural performance, making its long-term prediction essential for pavement management. This study investigates the evolution...
Dynamic modeling and response analysis of aircraft-runway coupled system considering aircraft type variations
Available online 11 September 2026
The dynamic interactions between aircraft and runway structures under high taxiing speeds and heavy axle loads present critical challenges in airport engineering. Traditional static design methods fail...
Development of a Game Engine-Based Multi-Agent Model to Characterize Human-Autonomous Vehicle Interactions
Available online 9 September 2026
This study presents the development of a game engine-based traffic microsimulation model that enables users to test and analyze unique transportation scenarios in an interactive 3D environment. The...
Permeability characteristics of conventional granular subbases: an experimental investigation
Available online 9 September 2026
The performance of granular subbase (GSB) layers in flexible pavements critically depends on their permeability and mechanical properties, which are influenced by minerology, particle shape, crushing,...