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Measuring the network efficiency and computing the component importance

  • Beihang University
  • Guizhou University of Finance and Economics

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Abstract

The methods for measuring the efficiencies of transportation networks with fixed and elastic demands are proposed, respectively. The measures reflect the influences of travel behavior, travel cost, travel demands and link flows, all in equilibrium state, on network efficiency. Based on the definition of network efficiency, the approach for ranking the importance of the network components is developed. Numerical examples show that the method of measuring network efficiency and the approach for ranking network components are effective. The Braess paradox network with varied demand is analyzed, and the importance of the nodes and links are computed. The proposed methods and conclusions are guide for designing and managing the transportation networks.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1546-1552
Number of pages7
JournalXitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice
Volume32
Issue number7
StatePublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Braess paradox
  • Equilibrium
  • Network components
  • Network efficiency
  • Transportation network

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