Estimation of delay at signalized intersections for oversaturation and variable demand conditions /
and comparison of the delays thus generated, to the estimates
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1995.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | and comparison of the delays thus generated, to the estimates and effort involved. Estimation of delay using analytical and for conditions with a queue at the start of the time by the proposed model. The simulation was conducted for conditions with variable demand, for variable time periods, delay model which is proposed as an alternative to the for a signalized intersection using the TRAF-NETSIM program Highway Capacity Manual's delay model. The methodology indicate a strong linear relationship between the simulation involved the simulation of specific conditions of operation Manual's delay model. Measurement of delay is not always feasible due to the cost model using linear regression. The results from this study model. This model is deficient in modeling delay for models is an effective alternative. The most popular and period of analysis being varied for every case. Conditions period of analysis. This thesis validates the Fambro-Rouphail results and the model estimates. Hence, it is concluded that simulated. The maximum total delay obtained from the simulation was statistically compared to the estimates by the the model is an effective alternative to the Highway Capacity three consecutive time periods with the demand, and the widely used model is the Highway Capacity Manual's delay with queues at the start of the period of analysis were also |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Civil Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | x, 87 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |