units

CIV5317

Faculty of Engineering

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Engineering
OfferedSuzhou First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)tba

Synopsis

This unit develops students' understanding of traffic flow theory and the analysis of signalised and unsignalised intersections. The unit is also designed to provide a rigorous and practical coverage of the collection of traffic data. The traffic survey component of the unit will cover traditional techniques fo counting, classification and origin-destination surveys. This unit will consider the capabilities of new traffic data collection equipment.

Outcomes

After completing this unit students will be able to:

  1. explain the basic parameters and theories of interrupted and uninterrupted traffic flow
  2. plan, undertake, analyse and critique results from a range of traffic surveys
  3. analyse the performance of unsignalied intersections to assess the adequacy of their capacity
  4. design timing plans for isolated traffic signals
  5. critique the scope of traffic engineering and its relationship to addressing broader transportation issues and challenges
  6. Demonstrate sound written and oral communications skills

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%
Students must pass both components.

Workload requirements

150 hours

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Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker

Prerequisites

none

Co-requisites

none

Prohibitions

none