Fundamentals of Transportation/Queueing/Problem3
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Problem:
In this problem we apply the properties of capacitated queues to an expressway ramp. Note the following
- Ramp will hold 15 vehicles
- Vehicles can enter expressway at 1 vehicle every 6 seconds
- Vehicles arrive at ramp at 1 vehicle every 8 seconds
Determine:
(A) Probability of 5 cars,
(B) Percent of Time Ramp is Full,
(C) Expected number of vehicles on ramp in peak hour.