This unit of study aims to provide an introduction to the theory and practice of models and methods used for traffic operations. Topics include: queuing and traffic flow theory; traffic states; microscopic traffic models; fundamental diagrams; highway operation; ramp metering; congestion control; microscopic traffic simulation; transport data sources; unsignalized intersections and roundabouts; actuated and coordinated traffic signal control.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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(CIVL2700 OR CIVL9700) AND (MATH1001 OR MATH1021) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1023) AND MATH1005 AND (ENGG1801 or ENGG1810). Basic statistics through regression analysis, differential and integral calculus, computer programming |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Mohsen Ramezani, mohsen.ramezani@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Mohsen Ramezani, mohsen.ramezani@sydney.edu.au |