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Lighting Environment Optimization of Highway Tunnel Entrance Based on Simulation Research

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  • Yongqiang Zhang

    (College of Automobile and Transport Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Xi Zhuo

    (College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China)

  • Wei Guo

    (Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315211, China)

  • Xiaoyu Wang

    (College of Automobile and Transport Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

  • Zhenglu Zhao

    (College of Automobile and Transport Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China)

Abstract

At the entrance of a tunnel, reflection of sunlight from the surrounding environment and a lack of adequate lighting usually cause some vision problems. The purpose of this study is to optimize the lighting environment at the entrance of highway tunnels. Firstly, based on a highway tunnel in Zhejiang Province, the natural illumination intensity in different seasons and climate conditions inside and outside the tunnel entrance was analyzed by means of DIALux simulation software. Then the variation in illumination conditions with distance at the entrance of the tunnel was analyzed. Finally, based on the results above, this study proposes four solutions as follows: setting up a shading shed, auxiliary lighting facilities, decelerating reflective markings, and an adaptive dimming system.

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  • Yongqiang Zhang & Xi Zhuo & Wei Guo & Xiaoyu Wang & Zhenglu Zhao, 2019. "Lighting Environment Optimization of Highway Tunnel Entrance Based on Simulation Research," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:12:p:2195-:d:241873
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    1. Wei Dai & Yimin Xia & Bo Ning & Mei Yang, 2020. "Numerical Analysis of Stress and Temperature Fields in a Composite Stratum Based on a New Method of Shield Construction for Safety and Environmental Protection," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-12, January.
    2. Yongzheng Yang & Zhigang Du & Fangtong Jiao & Fuquan Pan, 2021. "Analysis of EEG Characteristics of Drivers and Driving Safety in Undersea Tunnel," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-18, September.
    3. Zhongxiang Feng & Miaomiao Yang & Yingjie Du & Jin Xu & Congjun Huang & Xu Jiang, 2021. "Effects of the Spatial Structure Conditions of Urban Underpass Tunnels’ Longitudinal Section on Drivers’ Physiological and Behavioral Comfort," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-20, October.

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