Transport and traffic engineering
W Young
3 points * 26 lectures, 17 tutorials, 6 practical classes * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CIV2250 * Corequisites: MAT3920
Traffic flow theory: the random traffic model, speed-flow relationships, car-following theory, trajectory diagrams, queuing theory, traffic signal design calculations. Traffic surveys: elements of survey and sample design, types of traffic surveys, field conduct of traffic surveys, analysis and interpretation of data. Traffic and the environment: traffic simulation models, estimation of emissions, energy consumption and public transport. Local area traffic management. Elements of transport: the role of transport, transport in the national economy, land-use transport interaction.
Assessment
Examinations (3 hours): 60% * Practical exercises: 40%
Prescribed texts
Ogden K W and Bennett D W Traffic engineering practice Monash U, 1991