Training Manual
Advanced CORSIM Training Manual
This manual was intended for project work requiring operational analysis using CORSIM software which requires Mn/DOT and FHWA approval. This manual walks the user through the model development process and contains requirements for modeling a freeway project. View the individual chapters or the complete manual below:
(Complete PDF 4 MB) |
| Cover |
| Table of Contents |
| Chapter 1- Modeling Process |
| Chapter 2 - Project Scoping |
| Chapter 3 - Data Collection |
| Chapter 4 - Base Model Process |
| Chapter 5 - Organization & Review |
| Chapter 6 - Calibration |
| Chapter 7 - MOE's & Reports |
| Chapter 8 - Alternatives |
| Appendix |
CORSIM Modeling Navigation
- Modeling Home
- Training/Sample Project
- Requirements and Resources
- Arterial Modeling
Mn/DOT Traffic Data
Traffic Engineering Sites
Freeway Modeling Workshop presentation
Index (PDF 1.1 MB, pp)
FHWA Guidance & Policies (PDF)
HCM vs Microsimulation (PDF 1.1 MB, pp)
Modeling Guidelines and Schedule (PDF)
Project Scoping (PDF 1 MB, 17 pp)
Data Requirements for Microscopic Simulation (PDF)
Forecast Model and Guidelines (PDF)
Data Extraction Cookbook (PDF)
Base Model Development (PDF 1.5 MB, 32 pp)
Model Calibration (PDF)
CORSIM Calibration (PDF)
Alternative Analysis (PDF)
Final Documentation (PDF)
Modeling Web site (PDF)
Appendix (PDF)
CORSIM Modeling - Sample Project
I-694 - Rice Street Project
A sample CORSIM modeling project was developed from the operational analysis of the I-694 and Rice Street project. This sample provides traffic professional with real world examples of the physical inputs, traffic demand data, electronic files, calibration graphics and tables, and freeway and arterial MOEs summaries.
Project Folder Summary (PDF, 43KB, 1 p)
Physical Input (WinZip, 11 MB)
Traffic Demand Data (WinZip, 88 KB)
Electronic Files (WinZip, 340 KB)
MOE Results (WinZip, 594 KB)
Save the zip files and extract the files using Winzip.