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NumericalQuestions Module4

The document contains a series of numerical questions related to traffic flow, speed, and density, utilizing models such as Greenshields and Greenberg. It includes calculations for average speed, maximum flow, and density under various conditions, as well as the impact of a slow-moving truck on traffic dynamics. The questions are designed to test understanding of traffic engineering concepts and mathematical modeling.

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NumericalQuestions Module4

The document contains a series of numerical questions related to traffic flow, speed, and density, utilizing models such as Greenshields and Greenberg. It includes calculations for average speed, maximum flow, and density under various conditions, as well as the impact of a slow-moving truck on traffic dynamics. The questions are designed to test understanding of traffic engineering concepts and mathematical modeling.

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Numerical questions On Module 4

SPEED, FLOW, AND DENSITY


Q.1) Vehicle time headways and spacings were measured at a point
along a highway, from a single lane, over the course of an hour. The
average values were calculated as 2.5 s/veh for headway and 61 m/veh
for spacing. Calculate the average speed of the traffic.
Greenshields Model
Q.2) Inspection of a freeway data set reveals a free flow speed of 60
kph, a jam density of 180 vehicles per km per lane, and an observed
maximum flow of 2000 vehicles per hour. Determine the linear equation
for velocity for these conditions, and determine the speed and density at
maximum flow conditions. How do the theoretical and observed
conditions compare?
Q.3) A section of highway is known to have a free-flow speed of 88.5
km/h and a capacity of 3300 veh/h. In a given hour, 2100 vehicles were
counted at a specified point along this highway section. If the linear
speed-density relationship of Greenshields Model is applicable, what
would you estimate the space-mean speed of these 2100 vehicles to be?
Calibration of Greenshields model
Q.4) For the following data on speed and density, determine the
parameters of the Greenshields model. Also find the maximum flow and
density corresponding to a speed of 30 km/h.
k v
20 40
32.5 36.25
45 32.5
70 25
99.5 20
129 15
150 10
170 5
50 50
45 45
40 40
35 35

Speed km/hr
Speed km/hr

30 30
25 25
20 20
15 15
10 10
5 5
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Density veh/km Flow veh/hr

2500

2000
Flow veh/hr

1500

1000

500

0
0 50 100 150 200 250
Density veh/km
Greenberg’s Model
Q.5) Speed –Flow relationship on a section of highway is given by
𝑽 = 𝟓𝟒. 𝟔𝒍𝒏(𝟐𝟐𝟎/𝒌), find the capacity of the road.

Q.6) Jam density on a section of highway is 130 veh/km, speed at


density of 30 veh/km is 60 km/h. What is the capacity of this section,
Assume road traffic will follow Greenberg Model.
Shockwave
Q.7) The relationship between speed and density on a section of
highway is governed by
𝑢 = 100 − 0.8𝑘
At a flow of 1000 𝑣𝑒ℎ/ℎ, a slow-moving truck with a speed of
20 𝑘𝑚/ℎ enters the road and exits after 800 𝑚. Estimate
(i) Speed of the shockwave
(ii) Distance the platoon will reach

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