Principal Investigator(s):
Yiyuan Zhao, Former Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Co-Investigators:
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D.D. Joseph, Former Professor, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Project summary:
An underground pipeline system provides a promising alternative to the current practice of using trucks for transportation of freight on congested highways. This research examines operational aspects of such a system. Both theoretical analysis and computer simulations will be conducted. Results of this study could provide guidelines for the design of a freight transportation system.
Project details:
- Project number: 1995025
- Start date: 06/1996
- Project status: Completed
- Research area: Environment and Energy
- Topics:
Freight, Planning