VIDEO TUTORIAL APLIKASI VISSIM | DARI AWAL SAMPAI PROSES KALIBRASI KINERJA SIMPANG

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to guide you through the VISSIM application, focusing on the initial setup and the calibration process for intersection performance. VISSIM is a powerful traffic simulation tool widely used in transportation planning, and mastering its functionalities can significantly enhance your project efficiency and outcomes.

Step 1: Installing VISSIM

• Download the VISSIM application from the official website or authorized distributor.
• Follow the installation prompts, ensuring that you select the correct version compatible with your operating system.
• After installation, launch the application and familiarize yourself with the user interface.

Step 2: Creating a New Project

• Open VISSIM and select the option to create a new project.
• Set the project parameters:
  • Define the simulation period (start and end times).
  • Specify the time step intervals for the simulation.
• Save your project with an appropriate name to easily identify it later.

Step 3: Designing the Intersection

• Use the drawing tools to create the layout of the intersection:
  • Add lanes and specify their direction.
  • Include traffic signals and stop signs where necessary.
• Adjust lane widths and lengths according to real-world standards.
• Incorporate pedestrian crossings if applicable.

Step 4: Inputting Traffic Data

• Gather traffic volume data for the intersection:
  • Use manual counts or traffic studies.
• Input the traffic volume into VISSIM:
  • Navigate to the traffic input section.
  • Enter values for different time periods (peak and off-peak hours).
• Ensure that the data reflects realistic conditions for accurate simulation results.

Step 5: Configuring Vehicle Types

• Define the types of vehicles that will operate in the simulation:
  • Light vehicles, heavy vehicles, buses, and motorcycles.
• Assign appropriate characteristics to each vehicle type:
  • Speed, acceleration, and deceleration rates.

Step 6: Running the Simulation

• Once all data and configurations are set, run the simulation.
• Monitor the simulation to ensure that it operates smoothly without errors.
• Adjust parameters if necessary to reflect real traffic conditions.

Step 7: Calibration of Intersection Performance

• Analyze the initial simulation results:
  • Identify issues such as excessive delays or queuing.
• Use calibration techniques:
  • Adjust vehicle parameters, traffic signal timings, or lane configurations.
• Rerun the simulation after adjustments to assess performance changes.

Step 8: Exporting Results

• Once calibration is complete, export the simulation results:
  • Use the reporting tools within VISSIM to generate performance metrics.
• Save reports in desired formats (PDF, Excel) for further analysis.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you will have a solid understanding of how to set up and calibrate an intersection using VISSIM. Mastering these skills will enhance your ability to conduct traffic simulations effectively. As a next step, consider exploring more advanced features of VISSIM, such as integrating GIS data or performing multi-scenario analyses to further enrich your projects.