Numerical Modelling of Micro-flooding Drainage Acceleration via Energy Absorption in Futuristic Smart Municipal Pavements
摘要
Of topical appeal in emerging land transportation design is energy harvesting for smart road heating and road ventilation purposes. This study presents an applied numerical modelling of energy absorption and conversion potentials of pavements, to accelerate conductive and convective ventilation during wet conditions, as a means of enhancing skid resistance and safety. By applying numerical methods, the methodical modification of thermally-induced brownian and phoretic characteristics of the fluid particles results in the thinning of the boundary layers, thus inducing increased flow acceleration, where the fluid near the surface of the pavement moves at a faster velocity. These, together with the integration of smart communication guarantee the safety and environmental sustainability of road networks in smart cities of the near future.