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Code: R7410107 IV B. Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 Define the three basic parameters of traffic and explain the relationship between them through neat graphs. (a) Define different speeds used in traffic analysis and give their importance. Explain clearly the cumulative speed distribution curve and its use. (b) Explain the manual traffic volume counts method. Give its advantages and disadvantages compared to mechanical methods. (a) Define capacity. Explain about the factors affecting the road capacity. (b) Define Service Volume and Peak Hour Factor. Explain the relationship between the two. Clearly explain the parking usage study by Patrolling method. Give the forms used in the survey and also support your answer with neat sketch wherever necessary. At an intersection formed by meeting of North-South road and East-West road, a three phase signal with exclusive right turning phase from North and South is to be designed. Each of the North and South approaches have exclusive right turning lane and two lanes of 3.50m for straight and left flows. The radius of right turning is 20m, Right turning from East and West is not permitted at the intersection. The total width of East-West Road is 12m. The traffic flow in pcu/hour is as follows. From North East South West To E S W S W W N E N E Flow 60 600 150 60 400 160 600 150 80 500 Assume amber of 3 seconds and intergreen time of 4 seconds. Give the phasing diagram and timing diagrams for each phase adopting Websters method of isolated signal design. 6 (a) Explain the classification of traffic signs and give at least two examples for each type. Give also the specifications for each type. (b) Describe about different types of Pavement marketing.

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What are the types of road accidents Explain? Explain about the various causes of road accidents and possible remedial measures. Write short notes on the following: Concept of PCU. Level of Service Concept. Air Pollution due to traffic. Measures to reduce Noise Pollution due to traffic.

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Code: R7410107 IV B. Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 Define Traffic Volume, Speed and Density. Explain their interrelationship through neat diagrams. (a) What are the objectives of traffic volume studies? Explain. methods available for traffic volume studies. Describe the mechanical

(b) What are the statistical methods used in the analysis of Speed data? Explain them bringing out their objectives. 3 What do you understand by Capacity and Level of Service? Explain the LOS concept with the help of a neat diagram. Also discuss about the factors that influence the capacity and LOS. (a) Explain the types of On street parking facilities. What factors are to be considered while deciding about the type of On street parking? Explain. (b) What is Parking Inventory Study? Explain with the help of a neat diagram. 5 (a) Define channelization. Explain the objectives of channelization at intersections. (b) Explain the procedure of Traffic Signal design by Webster method. (a) What are the differences between cautionary signs and regulatory signs? Explain. Give two examples for each type of sign. (b) How road markings can help in regulating and guiding the traffic? Explain with examples. (a) What are the Engineering measures that can help in reducing accidents? Discuss. (b) What is Road Safety Audit? What are the guidelines available for Road Safety Audit? Explain. 8 Write short notes on the following: (i) Cumulative Speed Distribution Curve. (ii) Service Volume and Peak Hour Factor. (iii) Measure to reduce Air Pollution due to traffic. (iv) Noise Pollution due to traffic. *****

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Code: R7410107 IV B. Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Define Traffic Volume. Explain the relationship between traffic volume and speed. (b) Define Traffic Density. Explain the relationship between traffic flow and density. Explain about the various types of speeds used in traffic analysis. Briefly explain the method of conduction Spot Speed study on a road section. Also discuss about the cumulative speed distribution curve and its use. What do you understand by Capacity and Level of Service? Explain the LOS concept with the help of a neat diagram. Also discuss about the factors that influence the capacity and LOS. (a) Explain the types of On street Parking facilities. What factors are to be considered while deciding about the type of On street parking? Explain. (b) Discuss about various types of off-street parking facilities. (a) Explain how channelization can improve and regulate the traffic flow. (b) Explain the phasing diagram and timing diagram used in Traffic Signal design. (a) What are the general principles governing the installation and location of traffic signs? Discuss. Explain about Mandatory Signs. (b) Explain about No overtaking zone markings and Obstruction Approach Markings with the help of neat sketches. What are the major causes for road accidents? Discuss. Explain the possible measures that can be taken to reduce the accident occurrence on roads. Write short notes on the following: Concept of PCU Factors. Service Volume and Peak Hour Factor. Air Pollution due to traffic. Road Safety Audit. *****

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Code: R7410107 IV B. Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November/December 2011 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Define Traffic density. Explain the relationship between traffic density and traffic volume. (b) Define Traffic flow. Explain the relationship between traffic flow and speed. (a) Explain the concept of PCU and why it is necessary in traffic analysis. Also explain the manual method of traffic volume study. (b) Explain about the methods of presenting Spot speed data with the help of neat diagrams. What do you understand by capacity and level of service? Explain the LOS concept with the help of a neat diagram. Also discuss about the factors that influence the capacity and LOS. (a) Differentiate between On street parking and Off street parking. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages of them. (b) What are the various parking parameters used in parking analysis. Define and explain. (a) What are the problems resulting from traffic in urban areas? What is the importance of Traffic and Regulation in urban areas? Explain. (b) Explain the phasing diagram and timing diagram used in Traffic Signal design. (a) Giving the classification of traffic signs, explain their characteristics and specifications. (b) Explain about Object Markings and Obstruction Approach Markings with the help of neat sketches. What are the major causes for road accidents? Discuss. Explain the possible measures that can be taken to reduce the accident occurrence on roads. Write short notes on the following: Mechanical methods of Traffic Volume counts. Saturation Flow Diagram. Air Pollution due to traffic. Methods of Reducing Traffic noise. *****

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