Traffic and Transports 1

Code:

EC0089

Acronym:

CTRA1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Transport Infrastructures Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	22	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	5	52,5	133

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course aims to acquaint students with concepts, methods and techniques of traffic engineering, as well as teach them how to solve traffic problems.
At the end of the semester, students should:
a) be capable of working in a team in various contexts.
b) be capable of communicating their conclusions unambiguously

Program

Traffic Engineering- objectives and evolution
Characterization of traffic stream
Microscopic and macroscopic variables
Relation between variables
Macroscopic models
Queuing models: traffic
Hydrodynamic models (models of shock waves)
Methods, techniques and instruments of data collection
Road hierarchy
Importance of geometric characteristics and traffic – levels of service and capacity on highways, freeways and interchanges or intersections (priority, signalized and roundabouts)

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

This syllabus of this curricular unit is close to what normally is in the field of Traffic Engineering. This is a relatively new science that was born to ensure that the movement of people and goods are made in the best possible conditions. Being the movement of people and goods essential to the development of societies is important to use methods and techniques with appropriate scientific accuracy, so that technicians can find the best solutions.

Mandatory literature

Transportation Research Board; Highway capacity manual. ISBN: 978-0-309-16077-3
Transportation Research Board; Highway capacity manual. ISBN: 0-309-06681-6
Institute of Transportation Engineers ; ed. James L. Pline; Traffic Engineering Handbook. ISBN: 0-13-926791-3
Salter, R.J.; Hounsel ,N.B.; Highway Traffic Analysis Design, Palgrave, 1996. ISBN: 0-3332-60903-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes: oral explanation of the themes of the course
Practical classes: problem solving

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Apply and develop methodologies and techniques adjusted to the cases to analyze. Analyze solutions using selected performance indicators. Comparatively evaluate various options. Prepare summary reports of the proposed solutions. Criticizing the methodologies and concepts used and recommend future adjustments. Devise effective solutions to real problems. Contact statistical information sector bodies.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	49,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

FM= 0,4*MT+0,3*IA+0,5*WA+0,15*CA

FM = (T + P)/ 2
FM= Final Mark
MT= Mini test
IA= Individual Assignment
WA= Workgroup Assignment
CA= Continuous Assessment

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Classification improvement

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Observations

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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours