The speed density relationship for a particular road was found to be u = 42.76-0.22k, where 'u' is the speed in kmph and 'k' is the density of vehicles per km. Find the capacity of the road. Give your comment on the result. Sketch the relationship between density and flow and indicate important traffic flow parameters on it.

The speed density relationship for a particular road was found to be u = 42.76-0.22k, where 'u' is the speed in kmph and 'k' is the density of vehicles per km. Find the capacity of the road. Give your comment on the result. Sketch the relationship between density and flow and indicate important traffic flow parameters on it.

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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