National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6305 : Traffic Engineering { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Ujjal Chattaraj

Syllabus

Module 1 :

PRE-REQUISITE
Sound knowledge in Probability and Statistics. Log on to https://newmoodle.nitrkl.ac.in/login/index.php at least once.
Module 2 :

Macroscopic and microscopic traffic flow parameters: distance headway, time headway, speed, flow, density. [6 hrs.]

Module 3 :

Fundamentals of traffic flow. Flow characterization: Uninterrupted traffic flow and Interrupted traffic flow. Traffic flow models: macroscopic and microscopic models. Car-following behavior, Car-following models, Shock waves. [8 hrs.]
Module 4 :

Capacity and level of service: Indian and American practice. Capacity and Level-of-service analysis of basic freeway sections. [4 hrs.]

Module 5 :

Different types of traffic facilities. Design of traffic facilities. Unsignalized and signalized intersections, Design aspects of signalized intersection, Interchanges, Warrants for interchanges, Design of Interchanges, Expressways, Parking areas. Parking demand: On-street parking, Off-street parking, Traffic signs. [8 hrs.]
Module 6 :

Application of Computer Programming for Simulation of traffic streams. [4 hrs.]
Module 7 :

Traffic surveys: Speed, volume, delay, origin and destination, parking. [6 hrs.]

Module 8 :

BACK UP
Video Link: https://ankctel.nitrkl.ac.in/lecture/35

Course Objective

1 .

Traffic control and operation
2 .

Design of different types of traffic facilities
3 .

Environmental impact analysis and Road user and vehicular characteristics contribution to pollution
4 .

Design procedures for traffic facilities management, maintenance and reliability

Course Outcome

1 .

After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO1: Understand traffic flow fundamentals and design of traffic facilities,
CO2: Develop data base for calibration of traffic flow models,
CO3: Calibrate and validate traffic flow models,
CO4: Apply the concept of traffic engineering to design traffic facilities,
CO5: Forecast future traffic flow problems and suggest sustainable traffic flow solutions.

Essential Reading

1 .

L.R. Kadiyalli, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning, Khanna Publishers , 7th edition,2008

2 .

C. S. Papacostas, P. D. Prevedouros, Transportation Engineering and Planning, PHI Publication , 3rd edition,2002

Supplementary Reading

1 .

A. May, Traffic Flow Fundamentals, Prentice Hall , 1990

2 .

R. P. Roess, E. S. Prassas, & W.R. Mc Shane, Traffic Engineering, Prentice Hall , 4th Edition - 26 August 2010

Journal and Conferences

1 .

Traffic and Granular Flow (TGF), bi-yearly in different countries.
2 .

Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C.
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