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The fuzzy sets theory and the artificial neural networks are computational intelligence tools which are nowadays widely used in earthquake engineering. This paper develops a method and a computer program which use these computational intelligence tools in order to support the damage [...]

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This chapter describes the algorithmic basis of a computational intelligence technique, based on a neuro-fuzzy system, developed with the objective of assisting nonexpert profes­sionals of building construction to evaluate the damage and safety of buildings after strong earthquakes, [...]

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In the initial literature devoted to online journalism the use of hypertext was studied; however, this topic has received little attention since then. Nevertheless, in the last few years there has been renewed interest from several points of view. At the same time, inconsistencies [...]

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Public transport is one of the main actors of sustainable transportation. To make an increase in the use of public transport systems and a decrease in private car usage are one of the main purposes of decision makers in many countries. Usage of public transport system has a strong [...]

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This chapter introduces the main technology bricks and some related socioeconomic aspects of automated driving. Vehicles automation technology is advancing at a vertiginous pace. However, the complexity behind some highly uncertain and dynamic driving scenarios imposes the need to [...]

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International audience; Air traffic generators are widely used in the air traffic control and aeronautics industry for training purposes and to validate new concepts or new systems. But it is difficult for a machine to generate realistic trajectories and behavior for an aircraft which [...]

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The current Internet has been founded on the architectural premise of a simple network service used to interconnect relatively intelligent end systems. While this simplicity allowed it to reach an impressive scale, the predictive manner in which ISP networks are currently planned [...]

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Transport infrastructure is deemed to be central to development and consumes a large fraction of the development assistance envelope. Yet there is debate about the economic impact of road projects. This paper proposes an approach to assess the differential development impacts of alternative [...]

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The article looks at how taxes influence the tax payers' decision as to whether to own and use commercial passenger vehicles. Types of taxes and fees imposed on the purchase and operation of road passenger transport as a business are described in detail. Substantiation is provided [...]

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The purpose of this study is to demonstrate several techniques which can be used to evaluate pathways to sustainable growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via infrastructure improvement. Decades of conflict and neglect have left the DRC’s transport infrastructure amongst [...]