| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
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| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
A Level Mathematics or equivalent, or a good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
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To appreciate the constraints and challenges in creating sustainable transport infrastructure
To provide an understanding of:
The derivation of current road design standards
The role of safety in high design
How to apply geometric design standards
Junction capacity assessment and design
Road pavements, materials, design and maintenance requirements
Route Choice
UK Design Standards
Horizontal Alignment
Vertical Alignment
Speed and consistency
Railways
Airports
Principles of Junction Design
Road Pavements and Maintenance
Detailed Design
Use of Highway design software
Photogrammetry and air survey
An understanding of UK highway design and its origins in safety research.
An understanding of route choice, highway alignment design and detailed design.
An appreciation of the impact of transport infrastructure on the environment
An awareness of railway design and the contrast with highways
An awareness of constraints affecting airport infrastructure
An understanding of road construction & maintenance issues.
Comprehension of aspects of vehicle speed
An awareness of research into vehicle speeds and consistency measures
Use of mathematical formulae to design infrastructure alignments.
Use of a Computer Design Package.
Prepare and present short technical presentations.
| Graduate Skills Framework Applicable: | Yes |
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| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | CAD creation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:30 | 2:30 | Presentation |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Technical calculations |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 43:30 | 43:30 | Includes background reading and reading of lecture notes for a full understanding of the material. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Lectures provide students with necessary information on the design of highways and other transport infrastructure. Reference is made to the background and practice of current design procedures, concentrating principally in the UK, but also with reference to practice and examples in many other countries. Small group teaching (tutorial) assistance is made available to assist with the understanding of numerical techniques and other issues as required. Computer aided design is taught at computer terminals in a tutorial setting.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 70 | Unseen written examination |
| Oral Presentation | 3 | 1 | M | 5 | Approx. 2 hours preparation required. |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 15 | Approx. 10 hours preparation required. |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 10 | Approx. 5 hrs preparation required. |
The coursework tests students’ ability to calculate solutions to engineering problems. The examination tests theoretical, conceptual and critical understanding and knowledge of underlying issues. It also tests understanding of design formulae and requires relevant numerical calculations to be mastered.
Alignment Calculations - to assess and reinforce the learning of alignment element design - 5 questions, 1-2 pages each question; Short (3 minute) presentation on transport infrastructure, to reinforce common themes in transport infrastructure of varying types; Computer aided design - using design software to create a whole road - no written submission, assessed with the students at the computer.
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