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Syllabus B Tech Civil Eighth Semester Traffic Engineering CE8003

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Civil Engineering Eighth Semester Syllabus

Syllabus B Tech Civil Eighth Semester Traffic Engineering CE8003

The concepts developed in this course will aid in quantification of several concepts in Civil Engineering that have been introduced at the Engineering courses. Technology is being increasingly based on the latest Syllabus B Tech Civil Eighth Semester Traffic Engineering CE8003 is given here.

The objective of this course “Syllabus B Tech Civil Eighth Semester Traffic Engineering CE8003“ is to develop ability and gain insight into the process of problem-solving, with emphasis on thermodynamics. Specially in following manner: Apply conservation principles (mass and energy) to evaluate the performance of simple engineering systems and cycles. Evaluate thermodynamic properties of simple homogeneous substances. Analyze processes and cycles using the second law of thermodynamics to determine maximum efficiency and performance. Discuss the physical relevance of the numerical values for the solutions to specific engineering problems and the physical relevance of the problems in general and Critically evaluate the validity of the numerical solutions for specific engineering problems. More precisely, the objectives are:

  • To enable young technocrats to acquire mathematical knowledge to understand Laplace transformation, Inverse Laplace transformation and Fourier Transform which are used in various branches of engineering.
  • To introduce effective mathematical tools for the Numerical Solutions algebraic and transcendental equations.
  • To acquaint the student with mathematical tools available in Statistics needed in various field of science and engineering.

CE 8003 – Traffic Engineering

Unit 1
Traffic Characteristics : Road user’s characteristics – general human characteristics, physical, mental and emotional factors, factors affecting reaction time, PIEV theory. Vehicular characteristics: Characteristics affecting road design-width, height, length and other dimensions. weight, power, speed and braking capacity of a vehicle.
Unit 2
Traffic Studies : Spot Speed Studies and Volume Studies. Speed and Delay Studies purpose, causes of delay, methods of conducting speed and delay studies. Origin and destination Studies ( O & D) : Various methods, collection and interpretation of data, planning and sampling. Traffic Capacity Studies: Volume, density, basic practical and possible capacities, level of service. Parking Studies: Methods of parking studies cordon counts, space inventories, parking practices.
Unit 3
Traffic Operations And Control : Traffic regulations and various means of control. One way streets-advantages and limitations. Traffic signals- isolated signals, coordinated signals, simultaneous, alternate, flexible and progressive signal systems. Types of traffic signals, fixed time signals, traffic actuated signals, speed control signals, pedestrian signals, flashing signals, clearance interval and problems on single isolated traffic signal.
Unit 4
Street Lighting : Methods of light distribution. Design of street lighting system. Definitions- Luminaire, foot candle, Lumen, utilization and maintenance factors. Different types of light sources used for street lighting. Fundamental factors of night vision.
Unit 5
Accident Studies & Mass Transportation : Accident Studies : Causes of accidents, accident studies and records, condition and collision diagram, preventive measures. Expressways and freeways, problems on mass transportation and remedial measures, brief study of mass transportation available in the country.

Books Recommended

1. Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning by L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers, Delhi
2.Traffic Engineering by Matson, W.S.Smith & F.W. Hurd
3. G.J. Pingnataro, Principles of Traffic Engineering
4. D.R.Drew, Traffic Flaw Theory
5. W.R. Mchsne and R.P. Roess “Traffic Engg”
6. Wohl & Martin, Traffic System Analysis for Engineering & Planner.

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