Practice Relation between time mean speed and space mean speed - 31.5 | 10. Fundamental relations of traffic flow | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define Time Mean Speed (TMS).

💡 Hint: Think about averages calculated over periods.

Question 2

Easy

What is Space Mean Speed (SMS)?

💡 Hint: Consider how space and distance come into play.

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Question 1

What is the primary difference between TMS and SMS?

  • A) TMS is calculated using time intervals
  • while SMS uses spatial distribution.
  • B) TMS includes only fast vehicles
  • while SMS does not.
  • C) TMS is always less than SMS.
  • D) TMS accounts for vehicle spacing only.

💡 Hint: Remember which speed focuses on time vs. space.

Question 2

True or False: Time Mean Speed is always less than or equal to Space Mean Speed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of each speed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A traffic study shows speeds of vehicles at a junction: 25, 30, 35, 45, and 50 km/h. Calculate both TMS and SMS. Discuss which speed is most relevant to traffic management.

💡 Hint: Setting up averages is key!

Question 2

Discuss how changes in speed limits on a road would affect TMS and SMS. Provide theoretical examples illustrating potential differences.

💡 Hint: Frame changes in terms of traffic flow impacts!

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