Truck Acceleration Characteristics Study at Metered On-Ramps - Couverture souple

Yang, Guangchuan; Tian, Zong; Xu, Hao

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ISBN 10 : 3330052147 ISBN 13 : 9783330052147

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

This study investigated the actual truck acceleration capability at metered on-ramps. Truck acceleration performance data were collected through a video-based data collection method. A piecewise constant acceleration model was employed to capture truck acceleration characteristics. It was found that the existing acceleration length will affect truck drivers’ acceleration behavior. At the taper type ramp that has limited acceleration distance, acceleration profile indicated a decreasing trend with distance. While for the ramp with an auxiliary lane that has sufficient acceleration distance, acceleration behavior is to have a high acceleration rate in the beginning, then acceleration rate decrease with speed increase, and high acceleration rate again as drivers approach the merging area. Based on the regression analysis of field collected speed versus distance profiles, acceleration lane length design recommendations were presented to accommodate trucks at metered on-ramps.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3330052147
• ISBN 13: 9783330052147
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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