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Semester: |
7 |
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Course Code: |
CE5560 |
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Course Name: |
Traffic Engineering |
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Credit Value: |
2 (Notional hours:100) |
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Prerequisites: |
CE3180 |
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Core/Optional |
Optional |
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Hourly Breakdown |
Lecture hrs. |
Tutorial hrs. |
Design/Assignment hrs. |
Independent learning & Assessment hrs. |
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22 |
2 |
12 |
64 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Teaching /Learning Methods: Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, design exercises |
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Assessment Strategy: |
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Continuous Assessment
40% |
Final Assessment
60% |
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Details: Tutorials/Quizzes 20% Design Exercises 20% |
Theory (%)
60 |
Practical (%)
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Other (%)
- |
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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. |
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