06CV667 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING syllabus for CV


Part A
Unit-1 Introduction 2 hours

Definition, objectives of Traffic Engineering and scope of Traffic Engineering.

Unit-2 Traffic Characteristics 6 hours

Road user characteristics, vehicular characteristics – static and dynamic characteristics, power performance of vehicles, Resistance to the motion of vehicles – Reaction time of driver – Problems on above.

Unit-3 Traffic Studies 6 hours

Various types of traffic engineering studies, data collection, analysis objectives and method of study – Definition of study area – Sample size and analysis.

Unit-4 Interpretation of Traffic Studies 6 hours

Classified traffic Volume at mid block and intersections, PCU, origin and destination, spot speed, speed and delay, parking – on street parking, off street parking, Accident – causes, analysis measures to reduce accident – problems on above.

Part B
Unit-5 Traffic Flow Theories 8 hours

Traffic flow theory, Green shield theory – Goodness of fit, - correlation and regression analysis (linear only) – Queuing theory, Car following theory and relevant problems on above.

Unit-6 Statistical Analysis 12 hours

Poisson’s distribution and application to traffic engineering. Normal Distribution – Significance tests for observed traffic data, Chi Square test – problems on above. Traffic forecast – simulation technique.

Unit-7 Traffic Regulation and Control 10 hours

Driver, vehicle and road controls – Traffic regulations – one way – Traffic markings, Traffic signs, Traffic signals – Vehicle actuated and synchronized signals – Signals co-ordination. Webster’s method of signal design, IRC method, traffic rotary elements and designs, traffic operation – Street lighting, Road side furniture, Relevant problems on above.

Unit-8 Intelligent Transport System 2 hours

Definition, Necessities, Application in the present traffic scenario

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