B.E-B.E Civil Engineering Traffic Engineering(Meenakshi University, Chennai-2011)
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(Established under section 3 of UGC Act,1956)
Course & Branch :B.E - P-CIVIL
Title of the Paper :Traffic Engineering Max. Marks:80
Sub. Code :620PTE04 (2007-08) Time : 3 Hours
Date :11/11/2011 Session :FN
PART - A (10 x 2 = 20)
Answer ALL the Questions
1. What are the human factors considered in Traffic engineering?
2. Compare any 2 characteristics of SMV and FMV.
3. Why traffic forecasting is necessary?
4. Briefly narrate about the traffic signs.
5. What is meant by Parking turnover?
6. Define: Traffic system management.
7. What is meant by AADT?
8. Where a pedestrian crossing is needed. Why?
9. What are the major causes of road accidents?
10. What are the advantages of a Rotary junction?
PART – B (5 x 12 = 60)
Answer ALL the Questions
11. Explain the vehicle characteristics which influence the design of various elements of traffic engineering.
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12. Describe in detail the various traffic forecasting methods.
13. Explain the various types of traffic surveys adopted for data collection. Describe in detail about Traffic volume survey and travel time survey.
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14. Explain the following:
(a) Parking accumulation
(b) Off street parking
(c) Parallel parking
15. Describe in detail the various types of traffic signs and signals in practice.
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16. Explain the latest developments in traffic signal control.
17. Describe in detail about various types of accidents and their severity levels.
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18. Explain the characteristics of various road users and vehicle characteristics involved in accidents.
19. Describe the following with neat sketches:
(a) One way streets
(b) Tidal flow
(c) Restriction of right turn
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20. When a grade separated intersection is recommended? Justify your answer with detailed explanations.
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