Capacity of an Intersection

Verma, A and Thomas, MM (2021) Capacity of an Intersection. [Book Chapter]

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Abstract

A sound understanding of capacity is a key factor in the planning, analysis, and operation of an intersection. This chapter gives an overview of the capacity estimation for different types of an intersection, which includes, signalized intersection, unsignalized intersection, and roundabouts. The capacity estimation is highly influenced by both the prevailing roadway and traffic conditions. The behavior of road users also varies from region to region, this spurred several nations to develop their guidelines to estimate capacity. Most of the capacity estimation procedure includes the determination of base capacity and then adjustments for the prevailing conditions. This chapter also introduces the capacity estimation methods practiced in different countries, namely the United States of America, India, and Indonesia. © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Publication:	International Encyclopedia of Transportation: Volume 1-7
Publisher:	Elsevier
Additional Information:	The copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier.
Keywords:	Basic capacity; Capacity; Demand; Flowrate; Gap acceptance; HCM; Indo HCM; Intersection; Roundabouts; Saturation flow; Signalized intersection; Unsignalized Intersection; Volume
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Civil Engineering
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2023 06:17
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2023 06:17
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/81485

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