Traffic Coursework CE6012: Junction Analysis

This project involves analyzing an existing T-junction, proposing a new design to accommodate increased traffic, and assessing its performance. Students are required to conduct a traffic survey, use Junctions 8 software to analyze the existing junction, manipulate data to simulate increased traffic, design a roundabout using AutoCAD, and perform a swept path analysis. The project also requires a detailed report with diagrams, tables, and references.

Kingston University London
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
School of Natural and Built Environments
Department of Civil Engineering
2016/7
TRAFFIC COURSEWORK (CE6012)
The aim of the coursework is to analyse an existing T junction and propose a new design
which would accommodate the increased traffic.
This coursework is to be carried out in pairs. The report should include:
- An introduction: aim of the Traffic Assessment (refer to the National Planning
Policy Framework); photo of the group collecting the data;
- Information about the traffic survey, type of survey and obtained results.
Explain the use of PCUs;
- Location, diagram and picture of the junction being considered and general
information about the traffic flow on the major arm and minor arm;
15 marks
- Using the survey data collected and Junctions 8 prove that the junction
works. Comment on the results (LOS, type of traffic flow, etc);
- Manipulate the data, with a rationale (i.e. the impact of a new development
on the local traffic; generated and attracted trips), to make the junction fail.
Assume a growth factor between 1 and 2. Comment on the results (LOS, type
of traffic flow, etc);
20 marks
- Produce a viable solution, i.e. a roundabout design, drawn up using Vehicle
tracking (AutoCAD);
Show the LOS of the 3 arms (attach A3 drawings with all relevant technical
information: geometry, visibility, entry path curvature);
20 marks
- Prove that the LOS of the proposed upgrade is satisfactory. Use the ‘Refresh
data link’ icon to generate the Vehicle tracking roundabout into Junctions 8
and analyse it using the increased traffic data;
25 marks
Check that an articulated lorry (British, FTA 1998 16.5m) can maneuver round
the roundabout by carrying out a swept path analysis (attach A3 drawing);
Discuss the workability of the solution;
20 marks
All Figures (diagrams/photos), tables and appendices need to be given a number, a
caption and a citation where appropriate and all AutoCAD drawings with title boxes are to
be folded to A4 size
References should be cited and listed using Harvard style;
Report should be word processed with a maximum of 3000 words excluding diagrams
and references.