CIV3283

Road engineering ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: S Greaves and J Kodikara

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduce fundamentals and role of road engineering theory and practice. Examine a number of issues related to the planning, design and construction of roads, including: road planning, the road traffic environment, design and rehabilitation, geotechnical issues related to pavement performance, pavement drainage, road construction and road environmental safety.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Project design: 50% + Students must pass both components

Contact Hours: 26 lectures, 26 practice/computer classes

Prerequisites: CIV2281