Modelling Transport by Juan de Dios Ortúzar

Modelling Transport

5th Edition

Juan de Dios Ortúzar, Luis G. Willumsen

Wiley · Print & ebook · March 4, 2024

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Who it’s for
Transport models examined through theory, data, estimation, validation, and practical application.
Themes
Transport modelling, Model design and forecasting, Agent- and activity-based modelling
Genres
Transport Engineering, Transportation, Public Transit

About this book

MODELLING TRANSPORT Comprehensive Textbook Resource for Understanding Transport Modelling Modelling Transport provides unrivalled depth and breadth of coverage on the topic of transport modelling. Each topic is approached as a modelling exercise with discussion of the roles of theory, data, model specification, estimation, validation, and application.

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The authors present the state of the art and its practical application in a pedagogic manner, easily understandable to both students and practitioners. An accompanying website hosts a solutions manual. Sample topics and learning resources included in the work are as follows: - State-of-the-art developments in the field of transport modelling, including new research and examples - Factors to consider for better modelling and forecasting - Information and analysis on dynamic assignment and micro-simulation and model design and specification - Agent and Activity Based Modelling - Modelling new modes and services Graduate students in transportation engineering and planning, transport economics, urban studies, and geography programs along with researchers and practitioners in the transportation and urban planning industry can use Modelling Transport as a comprehensive reference work for a wide array of topics pertaining to this field.

Transport Models

Transport models examined through theory, data, estimation, validation, and practical application.

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  • Dynamic assignment and micro-simulation
  • Agent- and activity-based modelling

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  • Topics approached as modelling exercises
  • Coverage of theory, data, specification, estimation, validation, and application

Where it sits

Transport Engineering86%
Transportation66%
Public Transit37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Mechanical Engineering
Authors
Juan de Dios Ortúzar, Luis G. Willumsen
Publisher
Wiley
Published
March 4, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Transport modelling · Model design and forecasting · Agent- and activity-based modelling
Reading lane
Mechanical Engineering