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![Arrow boards are portable, illuminated, high-visibility panels that are used to alert motorists
of an approaching lane closure and to specify the direction in which to merge.
Traffic cones are channelizing devices shaped like cones, thus the name. They are made
from bright orange flexible materials, not less than 18 inches (0.46 m) in height. Cones used
at night must have bands of reflective material near the top. These are used to close a
particular area or divide traffic lanes temporarily.
Tubular markers are cylindrical in shape. They are also orange, with bands of reflective
material near the top. They must be at least 18 inches (0.46 m) in height and 2 inches (51
mm) in body diameter. Tubular markers are made of flexible plastic and have a wider base
that is glued or screwed to the pavement. They are used in a similar way as cones.
Vertical panels are reflective traffic control devices which measure at least 8 inches (200
mm) wide and 24 inches (610 mm) high. They are bright orange with diagonal white stripes.
These panels are used to guide vehicle traffic. They can be more conspicuous than cones or
tubular markers when viewed head-on, but are very thin and hard to see from the side.
Construction barrels or drums are cylindrical devices that are used when conspicuity is vital.
These device are made with industrial-grade orange plastic and covered with alternating
orange and white retro reflective stripes. These drums are usually ballasted with a heavy
rubber base or a sandbag in the bottom for added stability.
Barricades are channelizing devices used to redirect traffic on high-speed roads and
expressways. There are different types of barricades depending on its size, design and
applications. Barricades may be a fixed or portable traffic control device. Barricades are also
used to close roads and/or sidewalks.
Temporary raised islands are pavements that are usually 4 inches (100 mm) in height and
18 inches (460 mm) wide that are used for temporary traffic control applications. This device
follows the standard design set by the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide.
Jersey barriers are installed to provide added protection of the work zone from adjacent
traffic and vice versa.
Road surface markings
Road surface markings are traffic control devices that are applied directly to the road
surfaces. They are used to guide and channel traffic by designating lanes and indicating
stopping points at intersections. Pavement markings may be permanent or removable.
Interim markings are temporary markings used in place of a pavement for two weeks or until
a real pavement is installed in that specific area. These broken-line markings are at least ten
feet (3.0 m) in length.
Raised pavement markers are used to supplement or replace pavement markings. They
may have embedded reflectors or may be non-reflective.
Delineators are small reflective panels mounted on lightweight metal posts or flexible plastic
tubes used to outline roadways and paths. These are about 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in) high. In
the USA, yellow reflective material is used for delineators on the left of the road, and white
delineators are used to the right of traffic. In Queensland, Australia, where vehicles drive on
the left side of the road, roadworks delineators shall comprise red delineators on the left side
and white delineators on the right (two-way roadway) or yellow on the right (one-way
roadway). Delineators should be erected one metre (39 in) minimum from the edge of the
travelled path and at a uniform height of approximately one metre above the road surface.
Delineator posts should be frangible or otherwise non-hazardous.[1]
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- 1. Y.B. PATIL POLYTECHNIC SECTORNO. 29, AKURDI, PUNE -411044, INDIA HRISHIKESH TARANGE – Y-2070-1901340102 ATHARVA PATIL – Y-2075-1901340081 YOGESH YELAVI -Y-2083-1901340103 PRATHAMESH ROKDE – Y-2031-1901340079 AVINASH SAKHERE – Y-2058 -1901340080 DAVENDRA SUTHAR – Y-2077-1901340104 This is to certify ;has satisfactorily carried out and completed the project work entitled Traffic control devices and road signs This work is being submitted for the award of Diploma in civil Engineering partial fulfillment of prescribed syllabus of M.S.B.T.E Mumbai for academic Year 2020 MS.MRUNALINI SHEWALE MR,ABHIJEET PATIL GUIDE HOD CIVIL DEPARTMENT PRINCIPLE PROF.A.S KONDEKAR Micro project proposal
- 2. Traffic control devicesand road signs 1.Aims/benefits of micro project: To get knowledge about Traffic control devices and road signs its objective its component use in civil engineering introduction & knowledge of Traffic control devices and road signs 2 Course outcome addressed. 1 To learn about Traffic control devices and road signs 2. To learn about component & it use 3. To learn about their advantage & disadvantage 3 Action plan Sr. No. Details of activity Planned Start date Planed Finished date Name of responsible team member 1) Collection of information. 20/06/2020 20/06/2020 HRISHIKESH TARANGE – Y1171 ATHARVA PATIL – Y1154 2) Working of Microsoft Word. 20/06/2020 23/06/2020 YOGESH YELAVI – Y1177 PRATHAMESH ROKDE – Y1161 3) Taking Prints of the project made in Microsoft Word & Microsoft word & binding it 22/06/2020 22/06/2020 AVINASH SAKHERE – Y1162 DAVENDRA SUTAR – Y1170
- 3. 5 Resource Required Sr.noName of resource /materials specification Qty Remark 1 Internet and reference book Collect information 1 2 laptop Working on Microsoft word 1 Name of team member with roll no HRISHIKESH TARANGE – Y2070 ATHARVA PATIL – Y2075 YOGESH YELAVI – Y2083 PRATHAMESH ROKDE – Y2031 AVINASH SAKHERE – Y2058 DAVENDRA SUTAR – Y2077 Micro project evaluation sheet
- 4. Name of student HRISHIKESHTARANGE – Y2070 ATHARVA PATIL – Y2075 YOGESH YELAVI – Y2083 PRATHAMESH ROKDE – Y2031 AVINASH SAKHERE – Y2058 DAVENDRA SUTAR – Y2077 Name of programme: micro project on the topic Traffic control devices and road signs Semester:1st Course title: Highway engineering Title of micro project : Traffic control devices and road signs Course outcome achieved 1 To learn about Traffic control devices and road signs 2. To learn about component & it use 3. To learn about their advantage & disadvantage Sr no Characteristic to be assessed Poor (mark 1-3) Average (mark 4-5) Good (mark 6-8) Excellent (mark 9-10) Sub total (A)PROCESS AND PRODUCT ASSESSMENT CONVERT ABOVE TOTAL MARK OUT OF 6 MARK 1 Relevance to the course 2 Literature review/information 3 Completion of the target as per project proposal 4 Analysis of date and representation 5 Quality of prototype/model 6 Report preparation (B)INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION/VIVA CONVERT ABOVE MARK OUT OF 4 MARKS 7 Presentation 8 viva
- 5. NAME ROLL NO (A) PROCESSAND PRODUCT ASSESSMENT (6MARK) (B) INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIO N/ VIVA (4 MARK) TOTAL MARK (10 MARK) HRISHIKESH TARANGE Y-2070 ATHARVA PATIL Y-2075 YOGESH YELAVI Y-2083 PRATHAMESH ROKDE Y-2031 AVINASH SAKHERE Y-2058 DAVENDRA SUTAR Y-2077 COMMENTS/SUGGESTION ABOUT TEAMWORK/LEADERSHIP/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ( IF ANY) NAME AND DESIGNATION OF TEACHER ………………………………………………… DATED SIGNATURE………………………………
- 6. Road traffic controldevices are markers, signs and signal devices used to inform, guide and control traffic, including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists. These devices are usually placed adjacent, over or along the highways, roads, traffic facilities and other public areas that require traffic control. Types Signs Traffic signs are signs which use words and/or symbols to convey information to road users. These devices are made with retroreflective materials that reflect light from headlights back towards the driver's eyes. This is to achieve maximum visibility especially at night. Traditional Regulatory signs are traffic signs used to convey traffic rules and regulations such as intersection controls, weight limit, speed limit, one way, no parking and others. These signs are generally rectangular in shape and uses white, black and red/or as their primary colors. Warning signs are traffic signs that are used to warn road users about a potential danger. These signs are usually diamond in shape and, except for temporary traffic control signs, have black legends and borders on a yellow background. Work zone signs have orange backgrounds, and incident management signs have pink backgrounds Examples of warning signs are crosswalk signs. curve warning signs, intersection ahead signs, flagger signs, workers signs, or road machinery signs. Guide signs help road users navigate to their destination. These signs are generally rectangular in shape and have white text on green backgrounds. When a guide sign provides temporary guidance due to a work zone, it will have a black legend and border on an orange background. Examples of guide signs are street name signs, destination and distance signs, And place name signs. Work zone guide signs include detour markers, length of work signs, and end road work signs. Variable Variable-message signs, or VMS, are electronic traffic control signs which can exhibit different traffic messages according to the needs of a specific road. Permanent VMS displays are mounted on large sign structures overhead or alongside the road. These devices are often placed on urban freeways which have traffic problems. Portable CMS (PVMS) panels are usually mounted on trailers, although some may be carried by trucks. They are often used in work zones or other events that disrupt traffic. CMS devices also follow a uniform shape, design and color that were set by the MUTCD. High-level warnings High-level warning devices are traffic control devices that are high enough to see over other vehicles, such as vehicle roofs, poles, and other places not lower than eight feet (2.4 m). These devices are also called "flag trees" because they feature two or three square fluorescent orange flags and a sometimes a flashing warning light. This type of traffic control devices are used in work zones in high traffic density urban areas. Channelizing devices Channelizing devices are used to warn drivers and pedestrians and to guide them through a work zone. Common channelizing devices are traffic cones and drums. These types of traffic control devices are usually placed between traffic and road construction zones, or between opposing traffic streams.
- 7. Arrow boards areportable, illuminated, high-visibility panels that are used to alert motorists of an approaching lane closure and to specify the direction in which to merge. Traffic cones are channelizing devices shaped like cones, thus the name. They are made from bright orange flexible materials, not less than 18 inches (0.46 m) in height. Cones used at night must have bands of reflective material near the top. These are used to close a particular area or divide traffic lanes temporarily. Tubular markers are cylindrical in shape. They are also orange, with bands of reflective material near the top. They must be at least 18 inches (0.46 m) in height and 2 inches (51 mm) in body diameter. Tubular markers are made of flexible plastic and have a wider base that is glued or screwed to the pavement. They are used in a similar way as cones. Vertical panels are reflective traffic control devices which measure at least 8 inches (200 mm) wide and 24 inches (610 mm) high. They are bright orange with diagonal white stripes. These panels are used to guide vehicle traffic. They can be more conspicuous than cones or tubular markers when viewed head-on, but are very thin and hard to see from the side. Construction barrels or drums are cylindrical devices that are used when conspicuity is vital. These device are made with industrial-grade orange plastic and covered with alternating orange and white retro reflective stripes. These drums are usually ballasted with a heavy rubber base or a sandbag in the bottom for added stability. Barricades are channelizing devices used to redirect traffic on high-speed roads and expressways. There are different types of barricades depending on its size, design and applications. Barricades may be a fixed or portable traffic control device. Barricades are also used to close roads and/or sidewalks. Temporary raised islands are pavements that are usually 4 inches (100 mm) in height and 18 inches (460 mm) wide that are used for temporary traffic control applications. This device follows the standard design set by the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. Jersey barriers are installed to provide added protection of the work zone from adjacent traffic and vice versa. Road surface markings Road surface markings are traffic control devices that are applied directly to the road surfaces. They are used to guide and channel traffic by designating lanes and indicating stopping points at intersections. Pavement markings may be permanent or removable. Interim markings are temporary markings used in place of a pavement for two weeks or until a real pavement is installed in that specific area. These broken-line markings are at least ten feet (3.0 m) in length. Raised pavement markers are used to supplement or replace pavement markings. They may have embedded reflectors or may be non-reflective. Delineators are small reflective panels mounted on lightweight metal posts or flexible plastic tubes used to outline roadways and paths. These are about 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in) high. In the USA, yellow reflective material is used for delineators on the left of the road, and white delineators are used to the right of traffic. In Queensland, Australia, where vehicles drive on the left side of the road, roadworks delineators shall comprise red delineators on the left side and white delineators on the right (two-way roadway) or yellow on the right (one-way roadway). Delineators should be erected one metre (39 in) minimum from the edge of the travelled path and at a uniform height of approximately one metre above the road surface. Delineator posts should be frangible or otherwise non-hazardous.[1] Rumble strips
- 8. Rumble strips areroughened surfaces that are either embossed or recessed. When a vehicle drives over them, they make a loud rumbling sound and vibration. They can be placed across traffic lanes to alert drivers that they are approaching a potentially hazardous location, such as a work zone, school zone, rail road crossing or an isolated intersection. They are used along the shoulders or centerlines of highways to alert drivers that they are leaving their traffic lane. Lights Traffic lights are traffic control signals used to alternately assign right-of-way to traffic moving in conflicting directions at an intersection. Traffic lights feature three different lights that conveys different meanings. The red light means that the vehicle facing the traffic light must come to a complete stop. A green light means that the vehicle facing the traffic light may proceed when it is safe to do so. A yellow light indicates that a red light will follow, and vehicle drivers must stop if it is safe to do so. Flashing beacons are flashing signals. Yellow flashing beacons are usually used to draw attention to other traffic control devices, such as a crosswalk sign. Red flashing beacons are used to supplement stop signs. Steady burning electric lamps work similarly to flashing electric lights except that its yellow lights are not flashing. These are commonly used for on-road maintenance work. Warning Lights are portable, battery or solar powered lighting devices that can work as flashing or steady burning lights. These devices are commonly mounted on drums or barricades. They follow the standards set by the ITE Purchase Specification for Flashing and Steady-Burn Warning Lights. List of Indian traffic signs with their meanings 1. Regulatory signs Traffic Signs Names Meanings Stop "Stop" sign requires the drivers to stop Give Way "Give Way" sign reminds drivers to give way to right side drivers. No Entry "No Entry" sign indicates that there is a restricted area ahead
- 9. One Way "One Way"suggests that the vehicles must go in a single direction Vehicles Prohibited in Both Directions "Vehicles Prohibited in Both Directions" sign suggests the area ahead is blocked from both the sides Right Turn Prohibited The sign directs the driver to not take the right turn Left Turn Prohibited The sign directs the driver to not take the left turn. U-Turn Prohibited The sign directs the driver to not take the right turn. Overtaking Prohibited This sign indicates that overtaking is not allowed Horn Prohibited This sign shows that driver should not horn and keep silence when driving through a particular area No Parking Parking in a designated area is not allowed. Speed Limit The driver should not surpass the speed mentioned on the Speed Limit sign Compulsory Turn Left The sign indicates that one should turn left Compulsory Ahead The sign indicates that one should go in a straight direction
- 10. Compulsory Right Turn The signindicates that one should turn right Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right This sign gives an indication to either go straight or turn right. Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left This sign gives an indication to either go straight or turn left. Compulsory Sound Horn This sign indicates that you must use the horn to alert the oncoming traffic ALSO READ Traffic Violation In Bangalore: Traffic fines, new challan rate and more 2. Cautionary signs Traff ic Sign s Name Meanings Right Hand Curve It notifies about a right-hand curve on the way ahead. Left Hand Curve It notifies about a left-hand curve on the way ahead. Right Hair Pin Band The sign is usually seen on hilly roads with sharp turns. It indicates there’s a sharp right turn ahead. Left Hair Pin Band This sign will warn you about a sharp left turn ahead.
- 11. Right Reverse Band This sign indicatesthe same Z-shaped formation of the road ahead towards the right. When seeing this sign, the driver should reduce speed. Left Reverse Band This Z-shaped sign gives road-users a warning about the same Z-shaped formation of the road ahead towards the left. Steep Ascent This sign gives you a warning about the steep upward slope Steep Descent The sign is usually found at hilly roads with a steep downward slope. Narrow Road Ahead The sign indicates a narrow road ahead Road Widens Ahead The sign indicates the widening of the road ahead Narrow Bridge This sign indicates that there’s a narrow bridge ahead. Slippery Road The sign gives road users warning about the slippery road ahead Loose Gravel This sign is usually seen on the hilly area where there’s a possibility of loose earth or gravel keeps on falling. Cycle Crossing There is cycle path crossing the major road, the sign will warn the driver about that. Pedestrian Crossing The sign indicates that there's a crossing for pedestrians. When seeing this sign, the driver should either slow down or stop the vehicle and let the pedestrian cross the road first.
- 12. School Ahead This sign indicatesabout a school ahead. Men at Work This indicates that there are people working or repairing on ahead the road. Cattle This sign indicates that there might be cattle straying on the road. Falling Rocks The sign gives warning about the falling of rocks ahead Cross Road This sign suggests that there is a crossing of two roads ahead Gap In Median The sign suggests there is a provision of U-turn ahead Side Road Right The sign indicates of a right side turn along with a straight way ahead. Side Road Left The sign indicates of a left side turn along with a straight way ahead. Y- intersectio n The sign suggests that there is a Y-shaped formation ahead Staggered Intersectio n This sign placed where there are left and right turns are closely located on the straight road T- Intersectio n The sign suggests that there’s a T intersection on the road ahead. It means that you can not drive straight ahead
- 13. Major Road Ahead This sign notifiesof a major crossroad ahead. Round About This sign can be used as a substitute for a road crossing. Dangerou s Dip This sign suggests there is a dip ahead on the road. Hump or Rough Road The sign suggests that there is a hump or rough road ahead Unguarde d Level Crossing The sign indicates that there is a railway crossing ahead Guarded Level Crossing This sign indicates that a railway crossing ahead is guarded by a person. 3. Informatory signs Traffic Signs Name Their Meanings Public Telephone The sign indicates that there is a telephone service ahead. Petrol Pump This sign suggests there is a petrol pump in the way ahead. Hospital This sign suggests there is a hospital ahead
- 14. First Aid PostThis sign indicates the first aid facility ahead Eating Place This sign indicates a food facility ahead Light Refreshment This sign suggests there is a light refreshment ahead No Thorough Road This sign suggests there is no exit ahead No Thorough Side Road This sign is placed when there is a no-through side road on the main road. Park This Side This sign suggests there is a place where you can park the vehicle. Parking Scooters and Motorcycles This sign suggests there is parking space for scooters or motorcycles Parking Lot Cycles This sign suggests there is parking space for bicycles only Parking Lot Cars This sign indicates that the parking space is for cars only. Resting place This sign suggests there’s a motel or a lodge nearby Make sure you remember the Indian traffic signs with their meanings. Stay updated on our category of Traffic to read the latest guideline on traffic in India.