Essays about: "Roundabouts."

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  1. 16. Cirkulationsplatsens utformning : att kombinera estetik, säkerhet och funktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Annelie Johnson; [2010]
    Keywords : Cirkulationsplats; utformning; säkerhet; estetik; funktion;

    Abstract : Cirkulationsplatser är en typ av trafikplats som har ökat i samhället under de senaste åren och antalet fortsätter att öka. De första cirkulationsplatserna kom till under början av 1900-talet och sedan dessa har de utvecklats bland annat genom att fordon i cirkulationen har företräde framför inkommande sedan Sverige gick över till högertrafik. READ MORE

  3. 17. Capcal for small roundabouts : Current status and improvements

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Leif Linse; [2010]
    Keywords : Analytical model; Capacity; Capacity model; Capcal; Development; Gap acceptance; International models; Model; Roundabouts; Small roundabouts; Analytisk modell; Capcal; Cirkulationsplats; Internationell jämförelse; Kapacitet; Kapacitetsmodell; Kritiska tidsavstånd; Modell; Små cirkulationsplatser; Utveckling;

    Abstract : Questions have been raised regarding how good Capcal works for roundabouts with a weaving length smaller than 25 meters and if Capcal would work for weaving lengths lower than the 16 meters that is the lower limit in the current model. In this thesis, two possible improvements has been developed and tested on five roundabouts with a weaving length less than 25 meters. READ MORE

  4. 18. Tecken på liv : mänskliga spår i staden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ilona Stehn; [2008]
    Keywords : kreativa avtryck; kreativitet; avtryck; gatukonst; offentliga rummet; demokrati; deltagande; medborgarmedverkan; stadsodling;

    Abstract : The City is filled with signs of life. It teems with human traces waiting to be discovered. Street art of different kinds prevails behind traffic signs, on posts and electrical boxes. Personally con-structed dogs guard roundabouts all around Sweden and small gardens spire underneath window ledges. READ MORE

  5. 19. Using Metering Signals at Roundabouts with Unbalanced Flows to Improve the Traffic Condition : The Case Study of Kannik Area in Stavanger

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Marjan Mosslemi; [2008]
    Keywords : intersection; roundabout; roundabout metering; signals; AIMSUN;

    Abstract : In some roundabouts, just relying on the "right of way" regulations results in long queues forming along the approaches. This usually happens when a roundabout suffers from unbalanced flow patterns (one or two of the approaches convey much heavier traffic compared to the others). READ MORE

  6. 20. Cirkulationsplatser : estetik och design

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

    Author : Fredrik Dunér; [2008]
    Keywords : cirkulationsplats; rondell; rondeller; stadsport; entré; trafikplats;

    Abstract : The purpose with this final thesis has been to study the aesthetics and design of roundabouts and to ascertain important factors that influence the experience of them. The investigation was carried out through literature-, field studies and interviews with persons that in different ways have participated in the formation of roundabouts. READ MORE