ROADS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
CIV3RDC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject discusses the various issues related to road design and construction. The topics discussed are geometric design of roads, roads intersection and safety, roads construction materials, traffic volume, pavement design, road construction processes and equipment, road drainage. Students will gain a knowledge of techniques and principles in the design and construction of roads.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, 4th edn | Prescribed | Mannering, F & Washburn, S & Kilareski, W 2009 | PEARSON, USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select materials and design road pavement and drainage systems or structures for roads, including consideration of earthwork operations and road construction equipment.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities relating design and site visits.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Evaluate road performance and determine the factors that affect the performance of roads.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities and experimentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply principles of sustainability in design, construction, maintenance and management of roads.
- Activities:
- Design report and site visit.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Conduct practical experiments to verify properties of road construction materials.
- Activities:
- Practical experimentation activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Write and communicate clearly, concisely and logically on issues relating to road design and construction.
- Activities:
- Group practical experiment report and in class presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
06. Function effectively as a member in a working team.
- Activities:
- Group practical experiment report and in class presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 02, 05 | |
| Group Design Report (2000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Examination (2.5 hours) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Group Practical Experiment and Report (1500 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 04, 06 |