G.V.
P College of Engineering (Autonomous)
(Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to JNTU-Kakinada)
Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam-530 048
B.Tech-VI Semester (2013R) End Examinations - 2016
Course Code: _______13CE1132_______________ Subject: ___Traffic Engineering___
(Title of the Paper)
Branch: ___________Civil Engineering________________
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Model Paper
1. Answer ONE QUESTION from each Unit.
2. Each question carries 14 marks
3. All parts of a question must be answered in one place, other wise they will not be valued.
UNIT-I
1. (a) Define the terms: traffic volume, speed and density. Discuss the relationship among the
parameters.
(b) Differentiate between manual counting traffic and Mechanical method of traffic counts with
merits & demerits and suitability.
(OR)
2. (a) write the objectives and uses of traffic volume studies.
(b) Explain how spot speed, running speed and delay studies are carried out. What are the
various uses of speed and delay studies?
UNIT-II
3. (a) What is Capacity? Explain the uses of the capacity.
(b) Explain peak hour factor and service volume in detail.
(OR)
4. Explain the level of service concept. Write the factors which may be considered in evaluation of
level of service.
UNIT-III
5. (a) Explain the ill effects of parking in detail.
(b) What are the types of on-street parking? Explain in detail. Which type uses more road width?
(OR)
6. Explain the concept of multi storied parking system. What are the various factors considered for
providing multi storied parking system?
UNIT-IV
7. (a) Explain about the Signal Design using Webster method.
(b) What are the detrimental effects of traffic on environment?
(OR)
8. (a) Explain the concept of channelization with neat sketches.
(b) What are the measures to be taken to reduce air pollution due to traffic?
UNIT-V
9. (a) Write about various mandatory sign boards.
(b) Explain about various road markings.
10. Explain in detail how vehicle and the features associated with vehicles play a crucial role in road
safety
Guidelines
1. TWO questions are to be set from each of FIVE UNITS (a total of Ten questions are to
be set) and each question should contain preferably two or more parts.
2. The weightage for each question is 14 marks and the weightage for total question paper
is 70 marks.
3. Maximum time required to answer any question is 30 to 35 minutes.
4. The questions set are very clear without any ambiguity and within the syllabus
(preferably from the prescribed text books).