交通工程总论（Introduction to Traffic Engineering）

　　《交通工程总论》为高等学校双语教学教材。全书共分8章，第1章简要介绍了交通工程学的发展史以及定义、研究范围和目标；第2章包含交通工程中常用的基本概念包括：机动性和可达性，道路分类，连续流和间断流以及驾驶员和车辆的特性；第3章讨论了流量、速度、密度以及三者之间的关系；第4章详细介绍了地点速度、出行时间和延误的特性；第5章讲述了统计学在交通工程中的应用；第6章讨论了道路通行能力，主要介绍了高速公路基本路段和双车道通行能力的计算；第7章描述了交叉口设计的基本过程；第8章介绍交通控制设备。《交通工程总论》可作为高等院校交通工程、交通运输、土木工程等专业本科生双语教学用教材，也可供从事交通工程研究的专业技术人员参考。

　　杨孝宽：现任北京工业大学教授，2001年获得美国南佛罗里达大学博士学位，从事交通工程领域工作近30年，2004年开始双语课程教学。贺玉龙：现任北京工业大学副教授，2003年获得北京工业大学博士学位，1996年留校任教并于2007年开始从事双语课程教学工作。

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Definition， scope and goal
1.2 Traffic system
1.3 Background of development of traffic engineering
1.4 Responsibility and liability （ professional ethics ）
1.5 Transportation legislation
1.6 Characteristics of traffic engineering and challenges that traffic engineers face
1.7 Explanation of some technical terms
1.8 References
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts and Components in Traffic Engineering
2.1 Mobility versus accessibility
2.2 Classification of roadways
2.3 Uninterrupted and interrupted flows
2.4 Perception-Reaction Time （PRT）
2.5 Visual acuity　Static versus dynamic
2.6 Walking speed
2.7 Vehicle characteristics
2.8 Geometric characteristics of roadways
2.9 Traffic control devices
2.9.1 Traffic signs
2.9.2 Traffic markings
2.9.3 Traffic signals
Chapter 3 Volume， Density & Speed Studies
3.1 Definition of volumes
3.2 Definition of speed
3.3 Density
3.4 Relationship among volume， speed and density
3.5 Derivation of flow-speed and flow-density relationships
3.6 Finding capacity from basic speed-flow-density curves
Chapter 4 Spot Speed， Travel Time， and Delay Studies
4.1 Spot speed studies
4.2 Travel time studies
4.3 Delay studies
Chapter 5 Statistics and Application in Traffic Engineering
5.1 Some basic concepts
5.2 Distribution of traffic flow
5.2.1 Poisson distribution
5.2.2 Binomial distribution
5.2.3 Exponential distribution
5.3 MIMI1 system—— queuing theory application
5.4 Chi-square （x2） goodness-of-fit test
Chapter 6 Highway Capacity Analysis
6.1 Capacity， level of service and other related concepts
6.1.1 Definition of capacity
6.1.2 Concept of level of service and measure of effectiveness
6.1.3 Other related concepts
6.1.4 Factors affecting capacity &LOS （ base conditions ）
6.1.5 Factors affecting the free-flow speed
6.1.6 Samples for free-flow speed estimation
6.2 Two types of analysis
6.2.1 Steps for operational analysis
6.2.2 Example for operational analysis
6.2.3 Steps for design analysis
6.2.4 Example for design analysis
6.3 Capacity analysis for two-lane highway
6.3.1 Classification of two-lane highway
6.3.2 Capacity of two-lane highway
6.3.3 LOS for two-lane highway
6.3.4 FFS for two-lane highway
6.3.5 Operation analysis for two-lane highway
6.4 Capacity & LOS analysis for weaving， merging， and diverging on freeways and multilane highways
6.4.1 Basic knowledge
6.4.2 Capacity of weaving area
6.4.3 Level of service criteria
6.4.4 Analysis of weaving areas
6.4.5 Analysis of merge and diverge areas
Chapter 7 Fundamentals of Intersection Design
7.1 Introduction to intersection control
7.1.1 Types of intersection
7.1.2 Hierarchy of at-grade intersection control
7.1.3 Capacity analysis of TWSC intersection
7.2 Basic principles and steps of intersection signalization
7.2.1 Terms and definitions
7.2.2 Saturation flow rate， lost times and capacity
7.2.3 The critical lane and time budget
7.2.4 Concept of left-turn and right-turn equivalence
7.2.5 Delay as a measure of effectiveness
7.3 Fundamentals of signal timing and design
7.3.1 Development of phase plan
7.3.2 Determination of vehicular signal parameters
7.3.3 Determination of pedestrian signal parameters
7.4 Computer software related to intersection signal timing
Chapter 8 Traffic Control Devices
8.1 Definition and categories of traffic control devices
8.2 Introduction of MUTCD
8.2.1 History and background of MUTCD
8.2.2 General principles of the MUTCD
8.2.3 Contents of the MUTCD
8.3 Traffic markings
8.3.1 Longitudinal markings
8.3.2 Transverse markings
8.3.3 Object markers and delineators
8.3.4 Word and symbol markings
8.4 Traffic signs
8.4.1 Regulatory signs
8.4.2 Warning signs
8.4.3 Guide signs
8.5 Traffic signals
8.5.1 Characteristics of traffic signals
8.5.2 Traffic signals warranty
8.5.3 Pedestrian signals
8.5.4 Other traffic signals
Glossary
References