CIV3281

Transport and traffic engineering

G Rose and W Young

3 points · 26 lectures, 13 tutorials and practical classes · Second semester · Clayton · Prerequisites: CIV2250 or CIV2205 · Corequisites: MAT2952 or MAT3920

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic understanding of the role of transport and its relationship to civil engineering along with knowledge of the procedures and models used to solve transport and traffic engineering problems.

Synopsis 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 Taylor S Y Traffic engineering and management Monash U, 1996

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