UNIT-I

Year : 2015-16

INTRODUCTION

Sem. : ODD

Subject Code

: CE2026

Branch

: Civil

Subject Name

: Traffic Engg. And Management

Year/Sem.

: IV /VII

PART-A
(AU NOV/DEC,2012)

1. State the components of traffic engineering.

2. Name any three road users affecting traffic.

3. In a braking test, vehicle travelling at a speed of 80 kmph was stopped by applying brakes
fully and the skid marks were 7.8 m. determine the average skid resistance of the pavement
(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

surface.
4. What is reaction distance?
5. Define design speed?
6. State the static and dynamic characteristics of vehicle.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

7. Name five critical components interact in a traffic system.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

8. What is the significance of braking test?

9. Name different forces acting on a moving vehicle
10. Define Traffic engineering.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

11. How does age of the driver influence driving behavior?

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

12. Explain the influence of vision characteristics in traffic control?

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

13. Define Spot speed.

14. What is reaction time?
15. Define the term braking efficiency.

(AU APR/MAY, 2013)

16. What is minimum turning radius?

17. What are the interactions between land use and traffic characteristics?
(AU NOV/DEC,2013)
18. Brief the term PRT and what are the factors affecting PRT.
19. What is the braking distance?
20. Mention the scope of traffic engineering.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

21. Define PCU.

22. Explain about Deceleration rates.
23. What is 98th percentile speed? State its significance.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

24. Define air resistance?

25. Write factors affecting transmission loss.
26. What is expectancy?
27. How reaction time affects the traffic control.
28. What is the role of vision as the road user characteristics in traffic studies?
(AU Nov/ Dec, 2014)
(AU Nov/ Dec, 2014)

29. What are transmission losses in power performance of vehicles?

PART-B

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

1. Explain rolling and air resistance.

2. Describe the factors influencing the skidding resistance of road surfaces.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)
3. (i) Discuss the human factors governing road user behavior.
(ii) How do the vehicle characteristics features affect road geometric elements?
(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)
4. Explain the various vehicular characteristics which affect the road design and traffic
(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

performance.
5. List the factors affecting vehicle characteristics. Explain them in detail

6. Passenger vehicle weighing 2 tonnes is required to accelerate at a rate of 3 m/sec2 in the first
gear from a speed of 11 K.P.H .The gradient is +1 percent and the road has a black topped
surface.The frontal projection area of the car is 2.0 m2 . The car tyres have radius of 0.33 m.
The rear axle gear ratio is 3.82 : 1 and the first gear ratio is 2.78 : 1. Calculate the engine
horse power needed and the speed of the speed of the engine. Make suitable assumptions.
(AU MAY/JUNE, 2013)
7. Write in short the significance and slope of traffic engineering in todays context.
(AU MAY/JUNE, 2013)
8. Explain in detail about skid resistance and braking efficiency.
9. What are the different types of resistance that is offered by the vehicle when it is in motion?
Explain.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

10. Explain the factors affecting road user characteristics.

11. Brief in detail the components of traffic engineering.

12. Discuss in detail vehicle characteristics with its equation and its relevance in Traffic
(AU NOV/DEC, 2014)

Engineering.
13. Explain in detail the characteristics of road, traffic and land use.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2014)

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Aswathy C Nair
Assistant Professor/ Civil

Dr. V. M. Sounthararajan
HOD/Civil

UNIT-II

Year : 2015-16

TRAFFIC STUDIES

Sem. : ODD

Subject Code

: CE2026

Branch

: Civil

Subject Name

: Traffic Engg. And Management

Year/Sem.

: IV /VII

PART-A
1. What is traffic survey?

( AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

2. Differentiate between basic and possible highway capacity.

3. Define traffic load.
4. Write methods of speed and delay studies.
5. Define space mean time.
6. List the different types of traffic studies.
7. What do you mean by the term desire line diagram?

(AU Aprl/ May 2013)

8. State the different types of speeds used in traffic analysis.

9. What is traffic volume?
10. What is 98th percentile speed? State its significance.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

11. Enumerate types of volume measurements?

12. Define spot speed.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

13. What is traffic accumulation?

14. Why is traffic studies carried out?
15. Define PCU.
16. Write the characteristics of level of service C in the traffic flow on the road.
(AU Aprl/ May 2013)
17. Define running speed and journey speed in traffic speed studies.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

18. How running speed and journey time be related?

19. Enumerate by which PCU be related to traffic.
20. List out any two uses of origin and destination survey.

( AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

21. Specify the minimum footway width recommended by IRC for urban roads in residential
and industrial zones.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

22. List the ill effects of parking.

23. What is the significance of level of Service concept in road service levels?
(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)
PART-B

1. Briefly explain the factors affecting capacity and level of services.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)
2. Discuss about various parking surveys.
3. Enumerate the different methods of carrying out traffic volume studies. Briefly
explain the principle of each method.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

4. Explain briefly the various aspects investigated during parking studies. What are the
uses of these studies?

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

5. (i) List out the advantages and disadvantages of manual method of volume count
survey.
(ii) Discuss in detail the method of conducting moving observer method of journey
speed studies.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

6. (i) Define Level of Services and explain the factors to be considered for evaluating
level of service and its classification.
(ii) Write the different methods of on and off street parking, its advantages and
disadvantages with diagram

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

7. Ellaborate in detail the various origin destination surveys to be conducted to prepare

comprehensive traffic plan for the city like Chennai.

(AU May/ June 2013)

8. Discuss various methods of speed and delay studies.

9. Write briefly the different factors causing accidents in traffic engineering with IRC
standards.
10. Explain briefly about parking studies with its ill effects.

(AU May/ June 2013)

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

11. Briefly explain about traffic volume study and discuss various methods involved.
12. Write in detail the different methods of Origin Destination (OD) studies with its
significance.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

13. (i) Discuss in brief the common urban traffic problems in Chennai city and suggest
preventive measures towards sustainability.
(ii) What are the functions of traffic engineer in general to perform traffic planning?
(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

Prepared by:

Verified by:

Aswathy C Nair
Assistant Professor/ Civil

Dr. V. M. Sounthararajan
HOD/Civil

Year : 2015-16

UNIT-III

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Sem. : ODD

Subject Code

: CE2026

Branch

: Civil

Subject Name

: Traffic Engg. And Management

Year/Sem.

: IV /VII

PART-A
1. Differentiate between Cycle and Phase in traffic signal design.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

2. Draw any one vital traffic marking with its relevance as traffic aids. (AU Nov/ Dec 2014)
3. List any four regulatory signs.

(AU Nov/Dec 2012)

4. State the factors governing the spacing of lanterns in street lighting. (AU Nov/ Dec 2012)
5. Explain clearance interval.
6. What are Traffic impact attenuators?
7. Give any four sketches of warning signs.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

8. Write two advantages of vehicle actuated signals.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

9. Elaborate the use of Utilization Curve.

10. Draw the Give way sign as per IRC with its relevance.

(AU Aprl/ May 2013)

11. Differentiate between sihoutte and reverse silhouette in street lighting.

(AU Aprl/ May 2013)
12. What are the different methods by which street light arrangement can be done?
(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)
13. Write the formula to calculate optimum cycle time.
14. Draw a neat sketch of directional arrow with all details.
15. Write the light spacing followed for street and Highway.
16. List out the design factor of highway lighting.
17. Define Railguard.
18. Mention four uses of traffic signs.
19. Write the importance of overhead traffic signs.
20. Mention the factors responsible for lamp selection.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

PART-B

1. With sketches, explain the various types of road markings commonly used.
(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)
2. Explain the various types of traffic signals and their functions. How is the signal timings
(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

decided.

(AU Nov/ Dec2013)

3. Explain centre line and lane marking with legible sketches.

4. The average normal flow of traffic on cross roads A and B during design period are 400
PCU and 250 PCU per hour; the saturation flow values on these roads are estimated at
1250 and 1000 PCU per hour respectively. The all red time required for pedestrian
crossing is 12 sec. Design two phase traffic sketch by Websters method.
(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)
5. With legible sketches write any eight types of road marking as per IRC standard with its
(AU May/ June 2013)

functional elements.

6. (i) A fixed time 2- phase signal is to be provided at an intersection having a North- South
and East- west road where only straight traffic is permitted. The design hour flows from
the various arms and the saturation flows for these arms are given in the following table
Details of flow

North

South

East

West

810

380

770

950

2500

1900

2800

3100

Design hour
flow
(PCUs/hour)
Saturation flow
(PCUs/ hour)

Design the traffic signal with timing diagram and phase diagram. Assume relevant
data.
(ii) Write the various advantages and disadvantages of different types of traffic sign
board.(AU May/June 2013)
7. (i) List out the general principles to be followed while installing traffic sign board.
(ii) Mention the different categories of traffic sign and discuss about regulatory.
(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)
8. Write a brief note on (i) Saturation flow (ii) need for co-ordination signals (iii)
advantages of traffic signals.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

9. Design the lighting system for the following condition. Street width= 15 m, Mounting
height= 7.5 m, Lamp size= 600 Lumen, Luminare type= II, Average Lux= 6. Also,
calculate the spacing between lighting units to produce average lux.
10. Write in detail the various causes of road accidents in road accident studies.
(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)
11. A two phase traffic signal is to be installed at a right angled crossing of two city streets.
The site is average and the approaches are 15 meters wide between the kerbs. The
design hour traffic volumes in PCU are gives below. Design the two phase signal with its
timing and phasing diagram by making suitable assumption.
From
To
Flow in PCUs
per hour

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

N
ESW

E
SWN

S
WNE

W
NES

50 815 75

68 550 52

65 666 79

73 688 69

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HOD/Civil

UNIT-VI

Year : 2015-16

GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF INTERSECTION

Sem. : ODD

Subject Code

: CE2026

Branch

: Civil

Subject Name

: Traffic Engg. And Management

Year/Sem.

: IV /VII

PART-A
1. Give the conflict point sketch of two-one way streets and mention the points.
(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)
2. Define control points.
3. Explain about Island with neat sketch.
4. Draw any four basic forms of at-grade intersections.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)

5. What is level of intersection?

6. Write the various classification of level of intersection
7. What are the advantages of channelized intersection?

(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

8. Enumerate the term grade intersection.

9. Define active control. Give few examples.
10. What are the drawbacks of conventional round about?

(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

11. Explain the term grade interchange

12. Under what circumstances traffic rotaries are utilized
13. What is mean by divergent traffic?
14. Write few words about refuse island.
15. List out classification of urban roads.

16. What do you understand by the term PCU.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

17. Enlist the different types of traffic island.

18. With neat sketch write any one channelized island as per IRC standards with its functions
(AU MAY /JUN, 2013)
19. List out the few factors influencing the selection of intersection.
20. Differentiate between at grade intersection and grade separated intersection
(AU MAY /JUN, 2013)

21. What is angle of intersection?

22. Give a neat sketch of Diamond interchange and Trumpet interchange.
23. Draw a typical rotary intersection and mark its salient features.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

24. Draw a typical cloverleaf interchanges with its salient features.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

PART-B

1. Explain the capacity of a rotary with valid conditions and equivalency factors.
(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)
2. Explain three and four leg interchange under grade-separated intersections.
(AU NOV/DEC, 2013)
3. Explain the functions of various types of grade separated intersections with IRC standards.
(AU MAY/JUN, 2013)
4. Enumerate the various design elements of rotary type of intersection with neat sketches and IRC
(AU MAY/JUN, 2013)

standards.
5. i)Discuss the various factors to be considered in rotary intersection design.
ii) Brief the advantages and limitations of grade separated intersections.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

6. Explain the arrangement of half and full clover leaf grade separated intersections. Draw the
(AU NOV/DEC, 2012)

diagram showing the traffic flow.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

7. Define channelization and explain the purpose of it with neat sketches.

8. Discuss the principles to be followed in the formation of intersection.

9 . i) Enlist the design elements to considered for traffic island and discuss them briefly.
ii)Discuss about the guide lines to be followed for the selection of island.
10. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rotary intersection.

(AU NOV/DEC, 2011)

11. Write the design factors to be followed for the formation of channelization intersection.
12. Explain in detail the design criteria to be followed as per Indian Roads Congress (IRC) standards
for rotary design under Indian conditions.

(AU Nov/ Dec2014)

13. Draw with salient features any three types of channelizing islands in intersection treatment.
(AU Nov/ Dec2014)
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Aswathy C Nair

Dr. V. M. Sounthararajan

Assistant Professor/ Civil

HOD/Civil

Year : 2015-16

UNIT-V

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Sem. : ODD

Subject Code

: CE2026

Branch

: Civil

Subject Name

: Traffic Engg. And Management

Year/Sem.

: IV /VII

PART-A
1. What is traffic management?
(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

2. Define Traffic Calming.

3. Enlist different traffic management systems.

4. List out the use of Intelligent Transportation System in traffic engineering.

(AU Nov/Dec 2011)
5. What is meant by tidal flow operation in traffic management?

(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

6. Mention the advantages of providing exclusive bus bays.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2012)

7. Explain the term traffic segregation.

8. Mention any two restriction on turning movements.
9. Explain about Tidal flow operations.
10. List out the various types of Travel Demand Management (TDM) Techniques.
(AU May/ June 2013/Nov/ Dec2014)
11. Define ITS.
12. List the different traffic forecasting techniques.
13. What are the uses of exclusive bus lanes in road traffic?
14. Write down any two advantages of closing side street.

(AU May/ June 2013)

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

15. Mention the situation where One way streets are utilized.
16. What are the factors that affect Transportation System Management?
17. Give any four techniques in Travel demand Management.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2013)

18. Define free way.

19. What is Traffic Forecasting Technique?
20. What are the applications of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in Traffic
Engineering?

(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

PART-B

1. Discuss in detail the traffic regulatory or management measures in traffic management

treatment as per IRC standards with neat sketch.

(AU Nov/Dec 2014)

2. Write in detail the methods of traffic forecasting with its relevance in traffic volume
(AU Nov/ Dec 2014)

prediction.

3. Write in detail about (i) Tidal Flow operations (ii) Exclusive bus lanes (iii) Restriction on
turning movement (iv) Traffic calming.

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

4. Discuss the following (i) Locations where parking is prohibited(ii) Peripheral parking
schemes (iii) Speed breakers (iv) Rumble strips

(AU Nov/ Dec 2011)

5. Elaborate any two methods of forecasting traffic conditions for a peri-urban area.(AU
Nov/Dec 2012)
6. Explain the applications of ITS in traffic management with reference to Indian
(AU Nov/Dec 2012)

conditions.

7. Write various traffic management regulatory measures commonly implemented.

(AU May/June 2013)
8. Explain about the restriction on turning movements. Also discuss about One way street.
9. Discuss about ITS in detail with some applications.
10. What is the significance of traffic management? Write the various travel demand
management techniques commonly used in managing traffic on roads.
(AU May/June 2013)
11. Elaborate the advantage of one way street.

Prepared by:

Verified by:

Aswathy C Nair
Assistant Professor/ Civil

Dr. V. M. Sounthararajan
HOD/Civil