Use of Continuous Models in Network Design and Support

过去的经验没有在规划过程中使用分析技术来设计网络，如高速公路、供水系统、公共交通公交系统和其他类型的整体系统。本项目将调查、开发和测试具有不同需求的优化网络设计程序。该程序将基于连续的几何分析方法。该模型将考虑理想的条件，如均匀网格、径向或周向几何，这些在实际使用中并不少见。研究结果将对网络规划者和工程师在设计新的系统和评估具有可变使用系数的现有系统方面有很大的帮助。

Past experience has not used analytical techniques in the planning process for the design of networks, such as highways, water distribution systems, mass transit bus systems, and other types of total systems. This project will investigate, develop, and test a procedure for optimal network design which has variable demands. The procedure will be based on continuous, geometric analysis methods. The model will consider idealized conditions such as uniform grids, radial or circumferential geometry which are not uncommon in actual service. The results will be of great benefit to network planners and engineers in designing new systems and evaluating existing systems with variable factors of use.