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CIV5704 Road and Street Engineering

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Engineering
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

The road system in Australia varies from single lane unformed roads carrying low traffic volumes, to multi-lane roads carrying large volumes of traffic. Personnel involved with traffic operation must understand the characteristics of the user and the road control elements for optimum outcome in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental concerns. The course aims to enable students to develop the ability to identify elements and techniques for understanding and analysing the operational status of traffic stream for better performance.

This course introduces the theory, principles and techniques of traffic engineering, with the focus on road traffic flow theory and analysis. The course content is concentrated in traffic flow theory; traffic incident analysis; traffic data collection and analysis; design, control and analysis of signalised intersection; evaluation of performance and level of service, introduction to the public transportation system, and strategies for transportation system management.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course a student should be able to:

  1. Relate traffic flow theory and analysis to the management of the road network system.
  2. Critically analyse the often observed traffic flow parameters to evaluate a road operational performance.
  3. Apply traffic engineering theories and principles to design signalised intersections.
  4. Utilise the characteristics of public transport modes to evaluate their operational performance.
  5. Propose transport system management strategies to enhance safety and capacity.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to traffic engineering and analysis 8.00
2. Traffic flow theory and incident analysis 16.00
3. Traffic engineering studies 12.00
4. Statistical applications in transportation 12.00
5. Road safety analysis 12.00
6. Traffic signal design, control and analysis 16.00
7. Traffic signal coordination 8.00
8. Public passenger transportation 8.00
9. Transportation system management 8.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Note: UniSQ students are able to access electronic copies of Austroads’ publications for free if they log in through the UniSQ Library system to the Austroads website.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Design Design 1 No 20 1,2
Assignments Design Design 2 No 30 1,2,3,4,5
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 50 1,2,3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024