Traffic Engineering unit (ENG419)

Introduction

Road Transport Engineering covers the principles and practices of designing and managing road transportation systems. This unit includes aspects of the following topics: transport modes and planning; economics of transport, vehicle characteristics, collection of traffic data, parametric and non-parametric tests applied to traffic engineering problems, headway distributions, gap and delay models, speed and flow relationships, roadway capacity - uninterrupted and interrupted flow, isolated traffic signals, coordinated traffic signals, traffic accidents; environmental problems associated with roads. The aim of this component of the unit is to allow students to develop an understanding of the role of the traffic engineer in traffic planning and operations, designing components of the traffic infrastructure. The unit also emphasises the importance of sustainable transportation solutions and the role of engineers in reducing the environmental impact of transportation infrastructure. Through lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills to analyse and design efficient and safe transportation systems.

Summary

Unit name	Traffic Engineering
Unit code	ENG419
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Andrew Chan
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the principles of traffic flow theory and transportation planning.
• Analyse traffic patterns and capacity using transportation modelling techniques.
• Design roadways, intersections, and traffic signals to optimise traffic flow and safety.
• Evaluate the sustainability and environmental as well as climate safe impact of transportation systems

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KMA154

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hour Lecture per week; 1 x 1 hour Workshop per week; 1 x 1 hour Tutorial per week
Assessment	Road Safety Project (30%)|Traffic Engineering (30%)|Transportation and Climate Safe Engineering (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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