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The document is an exam for a Transportation Engineering course consisting of 4 questions worth 50 marks total. Question 1 asks to briefly explain the four steps of transportation demand modelling in South Africa and compare transportation planning, engineering, and traffic engineering. Question 2 asks to outline 5 factors influencing airport site selection in South Africa. Question 3 asks for a 500-word essay considering and analyzing 3 alternative modes of transportation for freight movement in South Africa beyond trucks, which have contributed to road accidents. References must be included for all sources used.

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Transportation Engineering 1 Question Paper

The document is an exam for a Transportation Engineering course consisting of 4 questions worth 50 marks total. Question 1 asks to briefly explain the four steps of transportation demand modelling in South Africa and compare transportation planning, engineering, and traffic engineering. Question 2 asks to outline 5 factors influencing airport site selection in South Africa. Question 3 asks for a 500-word essay considering and analyzing 3 alternative modes of transportation for freight movement in South Africa beyond trucks, which have contributed to road accidents. References must be included for all sources used.

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VAAL UNIVERSITY OF

TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND
BUILDINGBACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: CIVIL
ENGINEERING

SUBJECT : TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING I Test 3 [1st OPP]


DATE : 22/11/2022
DURATION : 120 Minutes (13h00 – 15h00)
EXAMINER : M. LAMOLA
MODERATOR : H. NDLOVU
TOTAL MARKS : 50

QUESTION 1 ( 50 Marks)

1. Briefly explain and describe the four (4) steps of transportation demand modelling in South Africa.
(4)

2. Make a brief comparison of the following terms: (6)


- Transportation Planning
- Transportation Engineering
- Traffic engineering

3. Outline 5 (five) factors influencing the site selection of an airport in the context of South Africa.
(10)

4. The highway system is the dominant transportation mode in South Africa. In addition to private and
public transportation, the highway system is used by trucks to transport freight/cargo. In recent
times, trucks have contributed significantly to road accidents and various factions of society are
calling for alternatives.

In your own words (500 words, max), write an essay considering three (3) alternative modes of
transportation for the movement of goods (freight) to and from the inland and coastal regions of
South Africa by critically analyzing the effectiveness each mode. (30)

NOTE:
- All direct quotes and ideas taken from other sources should be properly cited & referenced!
- Unreferenced work will not be considered for marking!
- The act of “cutting and pasting” is hereby prohibited!

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