ENCE353

Transportation Engineering II

Syllabus

  1. Traffic Studies and Analysis (13 hours)
    1. Traffic volume studies
    2. Traffic speed and delay studies
    3. Origin and destination study
    4. Basic traffic flow parameters
    5. Traffic capacity and level of service
    6. Parking studies
    7. Crash studies
  2. Traffic Control Methods (7 hours)
    1. Types of intersections
    2. Un-channelized and channelized intersections
    3. Grade separated intersections
    4. Rotary intersection
    5. Traffic control devices
    6. Traffic signal design
    7. Warrants for traffic signalization
    8. Traffic calming measures
    9. Street lighting design
  3. Pavement Design (14 hours)
    1. Introduction, types and structural components
    2. Factors controlling pavement design
    3. Historical development approaches
    4. Flexible pavement design methods
    5. Rigid pavement design (Westergaard theory)
    6. Low-cost road design
  4. Road Construction Technology (7 hours)
    1. Construction activities and techniques
    2. Equipment and plants
    3. Sub-grade preparation
    4. Mass Haul diagram
    5. Various course materials and treatments
    6. Cement concrete pavement and joints
    7. Recycled pavement concepts
  5. Pavement Maintenance (4 hours)
    1. Maintenance vs. rehabilitation distinction
    2. Maintenance classification
    3. Failure causes and analysis
    4. Maintenance approaches for different road types
    5. Pavement evaluation methods
    6. Overlay design
    7. Performance-based maintenance

Practicals

  1. Cone penetration testing
  2. Skid resistance testing
  3. Deflection testing
  4. Traffic studies
  5. Speed studies
  6. Visual inspections with reporting