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CIVL5702: Traffic Engineering
This unit of study aims to provide an introduction to the theory and practice of models and methods used for traffic operations. Topics include: queuing and traffic flow theory; traffic states; microscopic traffic models; fundamental diagrams; highway operation; ramp metering; congestion control; microscopic traffic simulation; transport data sources; unsignalized intersections and roundabouts; actuated and coordinated traffic signal control.
| Code | CIVL5702 |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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(CIVL2700 OR CIVL9700) AND (MATH1001 OR MATH1021) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1023) AND MATH1005 AND (ENGG1801 or ENGG1810). Basic statistics through regression analysis, differential and integral calculus, computer programming |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Choose external information extracts, evaluate their reliability, usefulness, and relevance, and synthesise related content
- LO2. Demonstrate effective communication of solutions to multifaceted traffic problems through well-prepared reports
- LO3. Function effectively and cooperatively within peer teams to deliver traffic engineering-related projects
- LO4. Present ideas and the results of analyses in the appropriate language and terms for professional engineers
- LO5. Practice quantitative traffic data collection trials and analyze them in traffic simulators
- LO6. Associate the interplay between traffic flow theory and traffic practice
- LO7. Understand different traffic modelling approaches
- LO8. Apply traffic flow and queueing theories to design and optimize traffic systems
- LO9. Perform problem identification, formulation, and solution
- LO10. Develop practical solutions for traffic problems based on the application of traffic engineering principles
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