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Intersections

Language of instruction čeština
Code 227-0212
Abbreviation K
Course title Intersections
Coordinating department Department of Transport Constructions
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Ivana Mahdalová, Ph.D.

Summary

In object are described kinds, form and types of intersections.
Note is aimed on design of level crossings and flyover junctions.
Teaching is centred on intersections placing, conditions of view, shifting and turning lanes, legs of intersection, isles, drain and building edits for safeness improvement. Students apprise of traffic engineering data, analysis of accident frequency and design of traffic light control junctions.

Literature

The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. The Highways Agency, Department
for Transport, United Kingdom, http://www.dft.gov.uk/ha/standards/dmrb/

Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2000, ISBN 0-309-06681-6.

Advised literature

Design Manual. Washington State Department of Transportation, USA, http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/m22-01.htm