Semester:

7

Course Code:

CE5560

Course Name:

Traffic Engineering

Credit Value:

2 (Notional hours:100)

Prerequisites:

CE3180

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Design/Assignment hrs.

Independent learning &

Assessment hrs.

22

2

12

64

Course Aim: To impart knowledge on traffic engineering theories, and to design and assess the performance of roadway infrastructure and facilities.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢      apply traffic flow theory to solve problems involving traffic stream variables.

➢      estimate the congestion and delays due to traffic incidents using theory of shock waves and

compute the queuing length.

➢      design intersections including roundabouts and signalized intersections.

➢      identify accident black spots and recommend appropriate mitigatory measures.

➢      design pedestrian and parking facilities.

Course Content:

➢      Traffic flow characteristics and traffic flow theory: Macroscopic stream models, Multi-regime models

➢      Theory of shock waves: Shockwave types, applications of shockwave theory and queuing theory

➢      Design of intersections, roundabouts and signalized intersections: Introduction to intersections, geometry and capacity of roundabouts, signal phasing, cycle time calculations, signal timing diagram

➢      Accident analysis and road safety: Type and contributory factors, accident rates, statistical analysis for blackspot identification, collision and condition diagrams, causes and mitigatory measures, design/modification of a junction for safety

➢      Design of pedestrian facilities: Types, level of service estimation for pedestrian facilities, design of a pedestrian facility

➢      Parking analysis and facility design: Parking supply vs demand, parking types, surveys, parking level indicators, design of a parking facility

➢      Computer applications in traffic engineering: Introduction to traffic simulation, demonstration of a traffic simulation software (e.g., VISSIM) with a case study

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, design exercises

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

40%

Final Assessment

60%

Details:

Tutorials/Quizzes 20%

Design Exercises 20%

Theory (%)

60

Practical (%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢      Garber, N.J., Hoel, L.A. (2014). Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th edn. Cengage Learning.

➢      Fricker, J.D. & Whitford, R.K. (2004), Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, 1st edn, Pearson Prentice Hall.

➢      Kadiyali, L.R. (1997). Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning, 6th edn, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.