Determine the i) Peak hour volume
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION THREE
a) State and explain briefly, four (4) justifications for the installation of traffic signals.
b) What are the main disadvantages of traffic signal controlled intersection in Kumasi.
c) The table below shows 15-minute volume counts on the southbound approach of the
intersection of JACQUELINE Street in GIFTY CITY during the morning peak period on an
average day. The southbound approach has a single lane.
TIME (sec)
VOLUME (veh/hr)
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6:30 – 6:45
37
6:45 – 7:00
44
7: 00 – 7:15
57
7:15 – 7:30
56
7:30 – 7:45
62
7:45 – 8:00
68
8:00 – 8:15
45
8:15 – 8:30
41
Determine the
i) Peak hour volume
ii) Peak 15-minute volume within the peak hour
iii) Peak hour factor
iv) Design hourly volume
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