ENG4204

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

Leader: P Walker

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (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 parameters, design form, road geometric design, pavement design and rehabilitation, geotechnical issues related to pavement performance, pavement drainage, road construction and road environmental safety.

Objectives: To develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with best practice road engineering.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Assignments: 50%. Students must pass both components to achieve a pass in the unit.

Contact Hours: 24 lectures, 24 practice/computer classes

Prerequisites: ENG3205

Prohibitions: CIV3283