33.6 - Macroscopic Flow Models
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Define macroscopic flow models.
💡 Hint: Focus on the fluid-like behavior of traffic.
What does the continuity equation represent?
💡 Hint: Think of what 'conservation' means in a traffic context.
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What does the continuity equation represent in traffic flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when cars enter or leave a roadway.
True or False: A shockwave in traffic indicates smooth and consistent traffic flow.
💡 Hint: Think of situations causing sudden speed changes.
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Calculate traffic flow given a specific density using the continuity equation and flow-density relationships.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the function for flow as related to density.
Evaluate how a change in road design could alter density and flow dynamics based on shockwave theory.
💡 Hint: Think of bottlenecks and road expansion.
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