Course - Basic Traffic Flow Theory and Transport Analysis - TBM4281
TBM4281 - Basic Traffic Flow Theory and Transport Analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Theories and terminology for analyses in traffic management, traffic safety and transport demand.
Introduction to transport demand calculations, including all modes and purposes.
Calculations and analyses of traffic management and traffic safety in the road system.
This is a basic course on which following road and transport related courses build.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The students should know:
- Four step method for transport demand model
- Traffic flow theory
- Principles of traffic management, including signal controls
- Traffic safety and risk connected with road transport
- Extent reasons and impacts of traffic accidents
Skills
The students would be able to:
- Carry out basic transport demand calculation
- Carry out capacity calculations for traffic on road stretches and intersection
- Create phase plans in signal controlled intersections
- Analyze accident places and choice of measures to increase traffic safety
General competence
The students can:
- Use spreadsheet (Excel)
- Interpret relevant information from different data sources and relevant analyses
- Present and document analyses and evaluations in a clear and structured way
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and assignments.
Obligatory activities.
Information about the Curriculum will be given when the course starts.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Obligatory assignments must be approved in order to attend the exam. Written exam accounts for 100% of the grade. Written exam may be changed into oral in case of a re-sit exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Shorter memos in English and Norwegian. Lectures and assignments
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"