Anastasios Kouvelas: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Dr. Anastasios Kouvelas |
| Address | Gruppe Strassenverkehrstechnik ETH Zürich, HIL F 37.2 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 66 95 |
| kouvelas@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101-0437-00L | Traffic Engineering | 6 credits | 4G | A. Kouvelas | |
| Abstract | Fundamentals of traffic flow theory and control. | ||||
| Learning objective | The objective of this course is to fully understand the fundamentals of traffic flow theory in order to effectively manage traffic operations. By the end of this course students should be able to apply basic techniques to model different aspects of urban and inter-urban traffic performance, including congestion. | ||||
| Content | Introduction to fundamentals of traffic flow theory and control. Includes understanding of traffic data collection and processing techniques, as well as data analysis, traffic modeling, and methodologies for traffic control. | ||||
| Lecture notes | The lecture notes and additional handouts will be provided during the lectures. | ||||
| Literature | Additional literature recommendations will be provided during the lectures. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Verkehr III - Road Transport Systems 6th Sem. BSc (101-0415-00L) Special permission from the instructor can be requested if the student has not taken Verkehr III | ||||
| 101-0467-01L | Transport Systems Only for master students, otherwise a special permisson by the lecturers is required. | 6 credits | 4G | A. Kouvelas, A. Erath Rusterholtz, X. Luan, M. van Eggermond | |
| Abstract | History, impact and principles of the design and operation of transport systems | ||||
| Learning objective | Introduction of the basic principles of the design and operation of transport systems (road, rail, air) and of the essential pathways of their impacts (investment, generalised costs, accessibilities, external effects), referring to relatively constant, and factors with substantial future uncertainty, in the past and expected evolution of transport systems. | ||||
| Content | Transport systems and land use; network design; fundamental model of mobility behaviour; costs and benefits of mobility; transport history Classification of public transport systems; Characteristics of rail systems, bus systems, cable cars and funiculars, unconventional systems; introduction to logistics; fundamentals of rail freight transports; freight transport systems; intermodal transportation Network layout and its impact on road traffic. Traffic control systems for urban and inter-urban areas. Fundamentals of road safety and infrastructure maintenance. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecturer notes and slides as well as hints to further literature will be given during the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Obligatory lecture for students of the first semester of MSc Spatial development and Infrastructure Systems. | ||||
| 101-0492-00L | Microscopic Modelling and Simulation of Traffic Operations | 3 credits | 2G | A. Kouvelas, M. Makridis | |
| Abstract | The course introduces basics of microscopic modelling and simulation of traffic operations, including model design and development, calibration, validation, data analysis, identification of strategies for improving traffic flow performance, and evaluation of such strategies. The modelling software used is Aimsun and lectures (theory and hands on experience) are taking place in a computer room. | ||||
| Learning objective | The objective of this course is to introduce basic concepts in microscopic traffic modelling and simulation, and conduct a realistic traffic engineering project from beginning to end. The students will first familiarize themselves with microscopic traffic models. They will then use a simulation for modeling and analyzing traffic operations. The emphasis is not only on building the simulation model, but also understanding of the traffic models behind and logically evaluating results. The final goal is to make valid and concrete engineering proposals based on the simulation model. | ||||
| Content | In this course the students will first learn some microscopic modelling and simulation concepts, and then complete a traffic engineering project with microscopic traffic simulator Aimsun. Microscopic modelling and simulation concepts will include: 1) Car following models 2) Lane change models 3) Calibration and validation methodology Specific tasks for the project will include: 1) Building a model with the simulator Aimsun in order to replicate and analyze the traffic conditions measured/observed. 2) Calibrating and validating the simulation model. 3) Redesigning/extending the model to improve the traffic performance. | ||||
| Lecture notes | The lecture notes and additional handouts will be provided before the lectures. | ||||
| Literature | Additional literature recommendations will be provided at the lectures. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students need to know some basic road transport concepts. The course Road Transport Systems (Verkehr III), or simultaneously taking the course Traffic Engineering is encouraged. Previous experience with Aimsun is helpful but not mandatory. | ||||
| 103-0414-AAL | Transport Basics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 4 credits | 9R | A. Kouvelas | |
| Abstract | |||||
| Learning objective | -Introduction to the fundamentals of transportation -Developing an understanding of the interactions between land use and transportation -Introduction to the dynamics of transport systems: daily patterns and historical developments | ||||
| Content | -Accessibility -Equilibrium in transport networks -Fundamental transport models -Traffic flow and control -Vehicle dynamics on rail and road -Transport modes and supply patterns -Time tables | ||||