Conceptual Framework for Discrete Event Simulation of Interstate Traffic

This paper presents the development of a conceptual framework for simulating interstate traffic. ProcessModel was selected as the simulation package. The framework has been successfully used to model interstate I-65 from Montgomery to Birmingham, AL. The study...

Effectively Using QRFM to Model Truck Trips in a Medium-Sized Urban Community

This paper analyses the effectiveness of applying the Quick Response Freight Manual (QRFM) to model freight transportation.  Typically, freight transportation is indirectly modeled or as an after-thought.  Increasing freight volumes, coupled with cost saving...

Resources to Minimize Disruption Caused by Increased Security Inspection of Containers at an Intermodal Terminal: Application on Simulation

This paper presents the application of simulation to determine the inspection resources needed to minimize disruption resulting from increased security inspection of containers at an intermodal terminal. The initial simulation run intentionally started with a large...

Terrorist Attack at Kohlbrand Bridge and its Impact on the Hamburg Transportation Chain

This paper presents a scenario analysis to determine the impact of a terrorist attack at Köhlbrand bridge across the river Elbe on the transportation chains on metropolitan Hamburg. It is of special interest to decide how to redirect trucks for the time of impossible...

Simulating the Impact of Increased Truck Traffic through a Tunnel Crossing Mobile River

This paper presents the development of a simulation model to evaluate the impact of increased 18-wheel truck traffic on the I-10 tunnel crossing the Mobile River in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The increased truck traffic is resulting from overall globalization of...