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ENG4204

Faculty of Engineering

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Engineering
Organisational UnitDepartment of Civil Engineering
OfferedGippsland Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Susanga Costa

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.

Outcomes

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

Assessment

Assignments: 50%
Examination: 50%.
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Workload requirements

2 hours lectures, 2 hours practice/computer classes and 6 hours of private study per week

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Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor David Paganin

Prerequisites

ENG3205

Prohibitions

CIV3283