The Open University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Engineering Technology Department of Civil Engineering Academic year - 2011/2012 Diploma

in Technology (Civil) - Level 4 CEX4236 - Highway Engineering Assignment No. 1 _________________________________________________________________________________ Answer all the questions. All questions carry equal marks.

01. (a). There are six (6) classes of road markings. List them and explain what they mean.
(b). Figure 1 shows a 7 meter wide road which is on a curve and having a 6% gradient (rising) from B to D, the lengths on either side of it being flat. The road is used by a considerable proportion of heavy goods vehicles. Draw on a clear diagram the carriageway markings that you would use along the road at a point on the flat (A) and on the incline and curve (C). Also, draw the road signs that you would erect for traffic approaching from both directions, indicating their locations.

A E D C
Figure 1

02. (a). It is required to obtain the following information in respect of a 2-way, 2-lane single
carriageway road on a selected day. ( i ) Rate of traffic flow in each direction ( ii) Variation in the rate of flow during the day (iii) Classification of traffic by vehicle type Explain the method that you would adopt, highlighting all the important points. (b). Determine the average future traffic flow after a period of 20 years on an arterial road, which has an annual average daily traffic of 5000 vehicles and a yearly growth rate of 4%.

03.
(a). A survey of spot speeds of vehicles was conducted at a point on a road, and the results are given in the table in the next page. Draw the histogram and the frequency curve.

Speed Class (km/h) 20.0 24.9 25.0 29.9 30.0 34.9 35.0 39.9 40.0 44.9 45.0 49.9 50.0 54.9 55.0 59.9 60.0 64.9

Number of Vehicles observed 1 20 61 103 168 87 40 18 2

(b). Also plot the cumulative frequency curve, and determine the median speed and the 85th percentile speed.

04.
(a) (b) (c) (d) In a parking supply survey, gathering information on 'road space inventory' is an important component. List the items that will be collected under this component. Explain the difference between 'off street parking' and 'on-street parking. What is meant by 'peripheral car parks? Describe the different parking management techniques listed below (I). Park and walk (II). Park and ride (III). Kiss and ride

Answers to be sent to: Course Co-ordinator (CEX4236), Department of Civil Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P. O. Box 21 Nawala, Nugegoda. to reach not later than 19th August 2011 Note: Submission of assignments before the due date is very important. Any late submissions of assignments from their due dates will not be accepted under any circumstance. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that the assignment will reach the academic coordinator in time. If the students are planning to send the submissions by post, they should make sure they reach the academic coordinator before the due date. 2