Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 357-360

Abstract: The historical block is the cultural carrier of particular era; it is also a platform to display traditional materials and modern technology. The protection and renovation of historical block, which includes traditional architecture and context inheritance of construction as well as joint use of traditional and modern methods. In this paper, through the analysis of safety situation in public space of historical block of Southern Song Imperial Street to study how to create and current situation of ecological renovation project. Propose effective guiding tactics and protection policy to improve the ability of self-resist fire in historical block, and ultimately retain the combination of traditional style with regional ecological construction.

Abstract: To deal with the serious impact on urban traffic, society, ecological environment and energy system by the aggregated motorization in cities, both China and foreign countries have gradually come up with a series of policies and initiatives targeting at the non-motorized traffic by cyclists and pedestrians. Under such a background, the research studies four sub-districts of Tuanjie hu, Hujialou, Liulitun and Balizhuang at the central area of Chaoyang District, Beijing, and tries to find the interrelation between the preferences of non-motorized agents in densely populated urban central area and the construction of non-motorized transportation network. By discussing the non-motorized travel routes, road patterns and facility layout according to various needs of the target group, the research aims to deal with the construction of non-motorized transportation system in the densely populated central area in Beijing. Through questionnaire and interview, the research conducts an in-depth survey on residents travel purposes, behavioral regularities and users assessment for the current non-motorized routes, and acquires an understanding about their preferences on choice of roads due to different travel purposes, problems from using current non-motorized routes and thereby their preferred road patterns, and the preferred facility layout that meet local residents behavioral regularities. By simulating the optimization of two types of non-motorized routes for commute and recreation with the Cost Distance Module, the research constructs three types of non-motorized routes: comprehensive, commute and recreation, with a total length of 65.8km. The research also reconstructs the road patterns for urban expressway, major arterial, minor arterial and connector on the road section for commute and recreation, adding green belts and low road fence to segment non-motorized routes. Meanwhile, the research establishes a three-tier NMT facility service center system which incorporates bicycle service (ranging from bike renting, parking and maintenance to vehicle shift), NMT signs, informational signs, vendor booths, public bathrooms, benches, and trash bins. Thus an integral non-motorized traffic network at the urban central area of Beijing is built up.

Abstract: With the increase of construction in rural areas, the research on the coordinated development between large construction projects and the new rural planning has become a significant subject. Taking the rural planning in Beijing Yanqing County as an example, this paper analyzes the interactions which are between rural planning and large-scale construction projects and the current problems. On this basis, the paper proposes objectives and strategies of the rural planning based on the impacts of different large-scale construction projects, which are in order to achieve the coordinated development of rural planning and large-scale construction projects at county level.

Abstract: Based on the case study of Huayuan street district in Harbin, authenticity and principles of conservation and restoration are confirmed according to the analysis on current status. With the guidance of authenticity, suggestive strategies are proposed to protect and regenerate the district. The study discovers that the accurate determining, well protection and organic restoring of authenticity greatly impacts the protection and renaissance of residential-type historic district, with a hope to inspire the further study on authenticity of residential-type historic district and promote scientific planning and effective implementation in the process of protection and renaissance.

Abstract: Through analyzing common problems of traditional village, moderate development of rural tourism is an effective way for the revival of traditional village. With planning practices of Yang-Shan village in Jingning County, its important to develop rural tourism combined with the actual situation of traditional village. People must coordinate the development of rural tourism and protection of traditional villages, taking into account the different needs of tourists and villagers.

Abstract: Since 1980s, quite a majority of herdsmen have settled down in fixed housing based on the division of the meadow. However, the residential type of traditional herdsmen on the grassland Mongolian yurt assumes another role in modern settled life. This thesis employs the method of Housing and Living Science to analyze the causes for occurrence of the residential types on the grassland under different management modes, the changes in residential types caused by the changes in production and management mode and the influence of regional environment on herdsmens housing notion.

Abstract: historical performance of fire fighting and rescue force represents a series of comprehensive characteristics derived from the analysis of fire fighting and rescue response data and related safety indexes over a given time period. The research and analysis of a citys historical performance of fire fighting and rescue force will provide a valuable basis and reference for the planning and evaluation of the citys fire fighting and rescue force layout. In this paper, the author proposes a historical performance evaluation index system of city fire fighting and rescue force based on fire response time, fire truck & appliances dispatched and firefighters dispatched, along with evaluation mode and approach. The evaluation result will give a hint to the improvements to be made in construction and layout of the citys fire fighting and rescue force, which outlines the reference frame for enhancement of the citys fire safety and reasonable firefighting planning.

Abstract: Through a statistic analysis of the changes of land composition and land-use distribution before and after the completion of Nanjing Metro Line 1, this study summarizes the influence mechanism of the urban rail transit on urban land use and spatial development from the dimensions of time and space. After the on-site investigation and research of the urban land use and the spatial development in different type subway stations in the inner city and the new town area along Nanjing Metro Line 1, the influence mechanism is tested and verified so as to offer reference value for the benign interaction between the rail transit and urban land use together with the spatial development.

Abstract: The rapid urban development of Chinas city during the transitional period has received extensive academic research and policy attention. This study inquired into the process, features and impact factors of spatial expansion in Wuhan during the transitional period. This study conducted a systematic research of the transitional urban space and using data analysis to explore the spatial logic and inherent laws underlying the spatial expansion of Wuhan. Based on data analysis via SPSS, three primary components closely related to urban land use change are identified. Corresponding influence factors under the spatial expansion are explored. Economic development, urbanization level, industrial structure, the foreign investment and other indicators drive the spatial expansion of Wuhan, and it is urgent to optimize the current space framework of the downtown areas for the creation of a sustainable and effective urban space form. This study also indicates the new trends of spatial expansion and relevant recommendations for the future development of Wuhan.

Abstract: Xian Sanxuejie district is a typical historic district of the city. Presently this type of traditional districts is surrounded by many modern buildings due to the rapid urban expansion. The historic districts are facing problems of poor courtyard micro-climate conditions and low living level, which has become the bottleneck of historic districts sustainable development. This paper studies thermal environment, luminous environment, solar environment and wind environment from a new perspective using Ecotect building environment analyzing software. The author explores micro-climate improving method suitable for traditional courtyard in order to promote micro-climate quality of historic district and to improve the comfort of local residences. The purpose is to achieve sustainable development of historic districts.