Overview

This topic introduces the theory and practice of traffic engineering including road and rail infrastructure. Topics to be covered include traffic flow theory; theories of interrupted and area-wide traffic flow; traffic surveys and data collection/analysis methods; performance/design of intersections and roundabouts; traffic signal operation/design; transport and the environment; planning and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

All civil engineers must understand the issues and solutions pertaining to the efficient development of transport infrastructure of all forms. The aim of this topic is to present an introduction to transport system components, theories, design and operation of different system elements for different modes of transport.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply and analyse solutions for the choice of various forms of transport problem
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Apply the relationship between transport and land-use
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Analyse the basic concepts of transportation modelling and design
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Design feasible transport schemes using a variety of modes of transport
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Evaluate transportation projects in terms of their capacity, cost, environmental impact and equity
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Analyse and evaluate road plans, long-sections and cross-sections
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Create and optimise transport network schemes using the latest modelling software

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Assumed knowledge

An understanding of data analysis and descriptive statistics