CEG8403 : Design of Transport Infrastructure
CEG8403 : Design of Transport Infrastructure
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Roger Bird
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
A Level Mathematics or equivalent, or a good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
Students who have taken CEG3401 within BEng Civil Engineering programmes should not take this module.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
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Aims
To appreciate the constraints and challenges in creating sustainable transport infrastructure
To understand current road design standards, how to use and apply them
To understand the role of safety in high design
To understand road pavement, materials, design and maintenance requirements
To gain a wider appreciation of infrastructure for other modes of transport
Outline Of Syllabus
Highway design standards, how they are derived and applied
Geometric design of road and rail infrastructure
Road pavement, materials, design and maintenance
Junctions as part of a road network
Security of infrastructure
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to transport design (M1)
Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions applied to transport systems design (M2)
Design original solutions for transport problems (M5)
Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of a transport problem (M6)
Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of transport systems design (M7)
Develop a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (M10)
Intended Skill Outcomes
Use of mapping, coordinates, and trigonometry in design
Applying mathematical formulae to design of transport systems
Understanding of precision and accuracy
Estimating and sketching as part of problem solving
Using engineering standards
Using highway design software
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | Present in person lectures (TW? Mon, Thurs 1400-1700; Wed 0900-1200) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 4:00 | 20:00 | Present in person lectures (TW? Mon - Fri 0900-1300) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Problem Solving Exercises |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Present in person lectures (TW?+1 Wed 1000-1200) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Present in Person - Computer Aided Design (TW? Tues 1400-1700) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 39:00 | 39:00 | Reading, Revision, Further Study (private study offline) |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The main taught material is delivered in present-in-person lectures. These give opportunity to discuss and develop learning and skills outcomes.
Tutorials are used to apply taught material to the coursework problems and to provide individual support.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | End of module exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design of Transport Infrastructure | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 30 | Numerical exercise (30% of module) . |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework tests students’ ability to apply design parameters and carry out calculations accurately and to appropriate levels of precision. The exam tests students’ understanding of the taught concepts, and ability to use the design and analytical skills taught.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8403's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG8403's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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