33.4.3 - Pipes’ Generalized Model
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What does the parameter n represent in Pipes’ Generalized Model?
💡 Hint: Think about how different traffic conditions might affect speed.
Is Pipes' Generalized Model a single-regime model?
💡 Hint: Consider how the model adapts.
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What does the parameter n in Pipes’ Generalized Model do?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of n in modifying how speed changes with density.
True or False: Pipes' Generalized Model assumes a linear relationship between speed and density.
💡 Hint: Consider the primary characteristics of the models discussed.
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Given a free-flow speed of 70 km/h, a jam density of 250 vehicles/km, and n = 1.2, calculate the speed at a density of 125 vehicles/km.
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the model equation to find v.
Discuss the implications of applying Pipes’ Generalized Model with n = 0.8 in a busy urban area. How might this affect traffic management strategies?
💡 Hint: Consider how gradual changes in speed could influence traffic flows and management systems.
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