Course Description
The course reviews the Horizontal and Vertical alignments; along with the Passing & non-passing sight distances. Conducting methods for spot speed, flow and travel time studies along with the factors affecting them are covered in the course. The analysis & presentation of the data and the statistical analysis of such data are also covered. The adjustment and expansion factors of short term data are considered. The following topics are also considered: Speed – Density, Flow – Density and Speed-Flow models. Application of Shock wave theory in traffic flows. Factors affecting Level Of Service. Capacity of basic freeway segments. Maximum service flow rate. Computation of passenger car equivalents. Design and capacity of Two-Lane, two way rural highways. Design of signalized intersection and cycle setting. Accident studies and traffic safety strategies
Course ID: TTENG 441
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | TTENG 312 |
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