Road traffic simulation

• Explain the basic principles in building a micro-simulation model
• Use the basic tools in a micro simulation software
• Describe elements and parameters for the following node types: Priority intersections, roundabouts, signalized intersections (time controlled) and merging sections
• Code these nodes (see above) in a micro-simulation model
• Code public transport in a micro-simulation model
• Carry out an analysis of delays and queue lengths using the tools in a micro-simulation model
• Analyse and validate the results of a simulation
• Produce presentation material including still pictures and movies
• Create a presentation for the oral exam

Theoretical background for road traffic technique, simulation of road transport, model integration in simulation programs and evaluation of solutions.

42980/42270/62276

Introductory lectures on road traffic engineering, road traffic simulation and behavioural models, and introduction to the VISSIM micro simulation software. After these lectures the students work in groups (max. 2 persons) on a specific assignment and prepare a presentation. A number of different cases are considered so that both non-signalised and signalised intersections, round abouts and ramps with fletches are simulated.

Research group: Production, Transportation and Planning
Mobilitet, Transport og Logistik, 3. semester.
Byggeri og Infrastruktur, tilvalgskursus

Digitale værktøjer: VISSIM