The Simulation Study for Hydro-Meteorological Hazards Contingency Plan in Henan Highway Network

Abstract:

The traffic safety in fog area along highway is a worldwide issue. Not only the cost of the injuries and deaths but also the cost of crash involvement by fog is quite large. The rationality and effectiveness of contingency plan for hydro-meteorological hazards is important on reducing the damage to traffic systems. Microscopic simulation models are now widely accepted as the most appropriate analytical tool for understanding traffic capacity problems and for assessing the effectiveness of ameliorative measures. Therefore, the authors have undertaken a simulation study to pre-evaluate the effectiveness of contingency plan in Henan highway network to ensure the effectiveness of traffic organization scheme under hydro-meteorological hazards in Henan highway network. This study illustrated how to assess the effectiveness of ameliorative measures using the microscopic simulation model. The results showed that real-time monitoring and dynamic traffic guidance can better enhance the efficiency of contingency plan.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 256-259)
• Pages: 2786-2789
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.256-259.2786
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Yi Man Du, Jian Ping Wu, Ge Qi Qi
• Keywords: Contingency Plan, Traffic Simulation

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