Sushant Volume Study
Sushant Volume Study
Libali-2, Bhaktapur.
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Lab Report of
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-II
Practical No:01
Traffic Volume Study
Submitted To:
Submitted By:
Department of Civil Engineering
Name : Sushant Bhattarai
Roll no.: KCE078BCE090 Khwopa College of Engineering
Group : D
OBJECTIVES
a) To determine the peak hour.
b) To determine the peak hour traffic volume.
c) To understand vehicle composition during the study period.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
a) Pen
b) Datasheet
c) Watch
d) Clipboard
THEORY
Traffic Flow and Its Importance
• Efficient movement of people and goods is highly dependent on smooth traffic flow.
• Traffic flow is governed by traffic engineering and influenced by traffic characteristics.
• The three fundamental parameters of traffic flow:
o Volume
o Speed
o Density
• Volume is the most crucial parameter for planning, designing, and operating
transportation systems.
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Table 1: Equivalence Factor of different vehicles as per NRS-2070
Equivalence
S. N Vehicle Type
Factor
Rate of Flow
• This refers to the hourly equivalent number of vehicles passing a certain point or
segment of a road, calculated over a shorter time interval, commonly 15 minutes.
• It helps to estimate traffic conditions in real-time or during short peak periods.
• This is the 30th highest traffic volume recorded in an hour over the span of a year.
• It means traffic volumes surpass this level only 29 times annually; all other hours see
a lower volume.
• It is commonly used for roadway capacity and design decisions.
• This is the highest volume of traffic recorded in a single hour of the day at a
specific lane, approach, or intersection.
• It indicates the busiest time period for a location and is crucial for analyzing capacity
needs.
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Peak Hour Factor (PHF)
• The PHF reflects how traffic is distributed during the peak hour.
• It is calculated by dividing the total peak hour volume by four times the volume of
the peak 15-minute interval within that hour:
• A lower PHF suggests a sharper traffic surge, while a higher PHF indicates more
uniform flow.
• This represents the calculated flow rate used for design purposes.
• It is determined by dividing the peak hour volume by the PHF:
• It provides a realistic estimate of traffic load for roadway design and planning.
• AADT refers to the yearly average daily traffic volume, calculated by dividing the
total vehicle count in a year by 365 days.
• It is widely used in transportation planning, highway design, and site evaluation
for businesses.
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b) Indirect Manual Method
• Involves video recording traffic at the location and analyzing it later.
Advantages:
• Multiple reviews increase accuracy.
• Can record vehicle types, volume, and movement patterns.
• Suitable for non-lane-disciplined or heavy traffic.
Disadvantages:
• Requires elevated setup for good visibility.
• Data extraction is time-consuming.
• Limited recording time due to storage.
• Lighting conditions (e.g., cloudy days) affect video quality.
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PROCEDURE
1. The direct manual method was employed for conducting the traffic volume survey
using both hand tally sheets and a traffic counting mobile application.
2. A team of eight individuals was formed to carry out the survey effectively.
4. Each member of the team was assigned to a different leg of the intersection, where they
recorded the vehicle type and movement direction at 15-minute intervals.
5. The collected data was compiled, and Passenger Car Unit (PCU) values were assigned
to different vehicle categories to standardize the traffic volume.
6. The Peak Hour Factor (PHF) was then calculated based on the recorded data.
7. Upon completion of the data collection and analysis, the traffic volume study was
successfully concluded.
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OBSERVATIONS AND CALCULATIONS
4:45
PCU 4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
9:30 to 9:45 75,89 128 64 40 40 7 10.5 22 66 180.5 527.5 8:45 to 9:45 564.5
9:45 to10:00 91 45.5 22 22 5 7.5 2 6 81
10:00 to
10:15
76 38 24 24 4 6 21 63 131
10:15 to
E-W 10:30
76 38 28 28 6 9 20 60 135
4:30 to 4:45 62 31 37 37 8 12 25 75 155 660.5
4:45 to 5:00 57 28.5 36 36 7 10.5 22 66 141 372
5:00 to 5:15 92 46 53 53 5 7.5 28 84 190.5 399.5
Evening
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Table 3: Traffic Volume Data sheet for Suryabinayak to Banepa Route
4:45
4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
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Table 4: Traffic Volume Data sheet for Banepa to Chyamasingh route
4:45
PCU 4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
244
9:30 to 9:45 88,93 10 5 8 8 5 7.5 6 18 38.5 125.5 8:45 to 9:45 129.5
9:45 to10:00 14 7 11 11 6 9 3 9 36
10:00 to
10:15
14 7 4 4 4 6 2 6 23
10:15 to
E-N 10:30
16 8 8 8 4 6 2 6 28
4:30 to 4:45 6 3 11 11 2 3 1 3 20 117.5
4:45 to 5:00 7 3.5 10 10 1 1.5 3 9 24 117
5:00 to 5:15 5 2.5 13 13 10 15 3 9 39.5 109.5
Evening
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Table 5: Traffic volume sheet for Chyamasingh to Banepa Route
4:45
4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
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Table 6: Traffic Volume sheet for Chyamasingh to Suyrabinayak Route
4:45
4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
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Table 7: Traffic volume sheet for Suryabinayak to Chyamasingh Route
4:45
4:30 to 5:00 to 5:15 to 5:30 to
PCU
PCU
PCU
PCU
Shift R.N Vol. Vol. Vol. Vol. to
5:30 6:00 6:15 6:30
5:45
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Table 8: Peak Hour Factor calculation for Thursday Morning
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Table 9: Peak Hour Factor calculation for Thursday Evening
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Traffic Volume Count (Thursday Morning)
250
E-W
W-E
Traffic Volume Count (Thursday Evening) N-E
200
250 E-N
E-W
N-W
W-E
W-N
Traffic Volume (PCU)
N-E
200 E-N
Traffic Volume (PCU)
150 N-W
150
100
100
50
50
0
0 4:30 to 4:45
4:45 to 5:00
5:00 to 5:15
5:15 to 5:30
5:30 to 5:45
5:45 to 6:00
6:00 to 6:15
6:15 to 6:30
Time H:M
8:30 to 8:45 8:45 to 9:00 9:00 to 9:15 9:15 to 9:30 9:30 to 9:45 9:45 to 10:00 10:00 to 10:15 10:15 to 10:30
Time H:M
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Traffic Volume Count (Thursday Evening)
250
E-W
W-E
N-E
200 E-N
N-W
W-N
Traffic Volume (PCU)
150
100
50
0
4:30 to 4:45 4:45 to 5:00 5:00 to 5:15 5:15 to 5:30 5:30 to 5:45 5:45 to 6:00 6:00 to 6:15 6:15 to 6:30
Time H:M
Graph 2 : Bar chart for Traffic Volume (PCU) vs Time
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Traffic Volume Piechart of PCU (Thrusday Morning)
Graph 3 : Pie chart for different values of PCU at Peak hour on Thursday Morning
Graph 4 : Pie chart for different values of PCU at Peak hour on Thursday Evening
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RESULT
Hence, the Peak Hour Factor (PHF) at Jagati Intersection was determined to be 0.92 during
Thursday morning and 0.96 during Thursday evening.
PRECAUTIONS
REFERENCES
• Shrestha, D.K. & Marsani, A. (2023) TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING VOLUME – II.
Heritage Publishers.
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