2. The upstream traffic flow on a road with two lanes in the relevant direction is q₁= 1800 veh/hr with freeflow speed of vi-90 km/hr. As the result of a crash, one lane is blocked and flow is reduced to q2 = 900 veh/hr. The density in the queue is k2 = 70 veh/km. The value of time is GHC 10/hour/vehicle. Find: (a) The shockwave speed (vw) (b) The number of vehicles that will be in the queue if the traffic situation continues for 1 hour before the lane is cleared. (c) The cost of the crash to society in terms of delay (hint: use travel time in excess of freeflow travel time to determine this) (d) The amount to be paid to a freeway service patrol (tow truck service) if it can clear the crash in 30 minutes (e) The amount to be paid to a freeway service patrol if a variable message sign placed 2 km upstream of the crash site instantly advises travelers about a diversion to a frontage road 1 km upstream of the crash site

2. The upstream traffic flow on a road with two lanes in the relevant direction is q₁= 1800 veh/hr with freeflow speed of vi-90 km/hr. As the result of a crash, one lane is blocked and flow is reduced to q2 = 900 veh/hr. The density in the queue is k2 = 70 veh/km. The value of time is GHC 10/hour/vehicle. Find: (a) The shockwave speed (vw) (b) The number of vehicles that will be in the queue if the traffic situation continues for 1 hour before the lane is cleared. (c) The cost of the crash to society in terms of delay (hint: use travel time in excess of freeflow travel time to determine this) (d) The amount to be paid to a freeway service patrol (tow truck service) if it can clear the crash in 30 minutes (e) The amount to be paid to a freeway service patrol if a variable message sign placed 2 km upstream of the crash site instantly advises travelers about a diversion to a frontage road 1 km upstream of the crash site

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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