A section of highway has a capacity of 3750 veh/hr and free flow speed of 57.5 mph. Speed and density has exhibited linear relationship. What is the average spacing (in ft) of vehicles at capacity?
A section of highway has a capacity of 3750 veh/hr and free flow speed of 57.5 mph. Speed and density has exhibited linear relationship. What is the average spacing (in ft) of vehicles at capacity?
Traffic and Highway Engineering
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ISBN:9781305156241
Author:Garber, Nicholas J.
Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.
Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow
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A section of highway has a capacity of 3750 veh/hr and free flow speed of 57.5 mph. Speed and density has exhibited linear relationship. What is the average spacing (in ft) of vehicles at capacity?
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