Traffic Flow Theory: An introduction with exercises
Victor L. Knoop, Delft University of Technology
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Last Update: 2021
ISBN 13: 9789463663786
Publisher: TU Delft Open
Language: English
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Opinión de Rebeka Yocum, Assistant Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology on 12/16/24
Text covers a range of traffic flow theory concepts ranging from fundamental to more complex topics. The text includes theoretical examples as well as graphical representations of phenomena observed when studying traffic. lee mas
Opinión de Rebeka Yocum, Assistant Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology on 12/16/24
Exhaustividad
Text covers a range of traffic flow theory concepts ranging from fundamental to more complex topics. The text includes theoretical examples as well as graphical representations of phenomena observed when studying traffic.
Precisión de contenido
No errors exist that I could find. Content appears to be objective and unbiased.
Relevancia / Longevidad
Some references from mid 2010's. Because this text is mainly focused on fundamentals, it is expected that a majority of sources are 10+ or 20+ years old.
Claridad
Equations are not presented with out text introduction. Variables are defined. Jargon is defined.
Consistencia
Consistent use of variables throughout. Text follows nomenclature norms used in the field.
Modularidad
Chapters range from about 10-20 pages in length and each chapter is divided into multiple sections.
Organización / Estructura / Flujo
Key topics introduced first. Key topics expanded upon in later chapters.
Interfaz
The PDF viewer that is linked on the open OER website is fine, there is a usable navigation pane available for the reader. When the PDF is downloaded and opened in a different browser, there is no navigation pane. Some parts of the PDF are out of order when the document is downloaded and opened in a personal browser. This could lead to confusion and inconsistencies if a professor references something and it's not where a student expects it to be.
Errores gramaticales
A few grammatical/syntax errors throughout, but they should not impact a reader's understanding of the text. Minor punctuation inconsistencies with in-text equations.
Relevancia cultural
Material is objective and examples provided do not seem to blatantly mention anything specific to any race, ethnicity, or background.
ComentariosThis is a great introductory text for traffic flow theory concepts. It covers a broad range of topics and allows for deep investigation into the material.
Table of Contents
- 1 Variables
- 2 Cumulative curves
- 3 Relationships of traffic variables
- 4 Shock wave theory
- 5 Shockwave theory: moving bottlenecks
- 6 Traffic states and Phenomena
- 7 Car-following
- 8 Microscopic lane change models
- 9 Use of traffic models
- 10 Macroscopic Dynamic Traffic flow Models
- 11 An Introduction to Node Models
- 12 Macroscopic fundamental diagram
- 13 Method of characteristics
- 14 Headway models
- 15 Traffic state dynamics in three representations
Acerca del libro
Traffic processes cause several problems in the world. Traffic delay, pollution are some of it. They can be solved with the right road design or traffic management (control) measure. Before implementing these designs of measures, though, their effect could be tested. To this end, knowledge of traffic flow theory is needed.
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Author
Dr. Victor Knoop is associate professor at the Department of Transport & Planning. He has a background in flows, with a master degree in physics. Since his PhD his main research interest lies in traffic dynamics. His research focuses on how driver movements create effects at the level of a traffic stream.
He is author of over 200 scientific publications in the field of Traffic Flow Theory. He is a very enthusiastic lecturer, and has taught courses on Traffic Flow Theory for over a decade.