Algorithm development and optimization for road/railway alignment design

Abstract

Algorithm development and optimization for road/railway alignment design does not just demand theory implementation and conversion of mathematical formulas into code. Additionally, there arises a need to perceive theory from another point of view and implement innovative calculations - algorithms and vice versa. This research project investigates two main subjects, useful for the design and construction of road/railway structures. In particular, transition curves are examined as well as the total slope of the road that affects road drainage. Specific emphasis is put on the application of algorithms. Thus, the first subject of this thesis, includes the analysis and comparison of the most commonly used transition curves in road and railway design. More precisely, clothoid, three types of cubic parabola and a newly introduced curve named “Symmetrically Projected Transition Curve“ (SPTC), are evaluated as transition curves between a straight line and a circular arc. The calculations of eac ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/43652
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/43652
ND
43652
Alternative title
Ανάπτυξη και βελτιστοποίηση αλγορίθμων για τον σχεδιασμό συγκοινωνιακών έργων
Author
Kaliabetsos, George (Father's name: Demetrios)
Date
2018
Degree Grantor
University of Thessaly (UTH)
Committee members
Ηλιού Νικόλαος
Μίντσης Γεώργιος
Γιαννακόπουλος Αντώνιος
Προφυλλίδης Βασίλειος
Κεχαγιά Φωτεινή
Πυργίδης Χρίστος
Κοπελιάς Παντελής
Discipline
Engineering and TechnologyCivil Engineering
Keywords
Transition curves; Road drainage; Clothoid; Cubic parabola; Roadway slope; Road design algorithms
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
xxiv, 296 σ., tbls., fig., ch.
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