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Road Engineering

Unit Code: HES2136

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	54 hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	HES2146C Computer Aided Engineering	Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Aims & Objectives:

This unit aims to:

Provide a variety of practical laboratory experiences where students can apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations
Identify the major themes within the subject area and identify current best practice research and literature
Understand (and be able to explain) the factors involved in decision-making during design
Develop mathematical knowledge and skills appropriate to the content area
Develop an understanding and learn about: The principles and practice of geometric road design, users' safety and comfort, water sensitive design, typical construction sequence, operations and equipment for earthworks associated with a conventional flexible pavement, the environmental effects of erosion resulting from earthworks and road construction and learn about methods of controlling erosion and drainage works, common material properties and testing associated with pavement materials, common methods and applications of stabilisation

After successfully completing this unti, students should be able:

To undertake basic design, cross-section, vertical and horizontal geometry, both by hand and using Civil 3D software
To be able to calculate associated earthworks, produce and analyse mass haul diagrams
To become familiar with the latest practices described in local (Vicroads) and national (Austroads) standards/guidelines for designing urban and rural road geometry
To develop understanding of the principles of sustainable road design and development and the effects of material properties, construction and design standards on road performance and operation over its design life and the environment including social
To demonstrate an understanding of the properties and applications of road materials and the effects of traffic loading and the environment on their performance
To demonstrate and articulate the effect of moisture content on soil's dry density under the same compaction effort
To recognise and describe the process of road drainage system construction, the appropriate equipment and controls of erosion during earthworks
To independently organise a team to achieve specified objectives within time constraints
Demonstrated ability to articulate their understanding (report-writing) of the basic design principles and the impacts of their selection of the different design elements/parameters on the users and the environment

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (24 hours),
Tutorials (18 hours),

Computer Laboratories (9 hours) and

Web-based subject presence (Blackboard)

Assessment:

Final examination (50-70%),
tests/assignments/computer labs/pracs (30-50%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development.

Content:

Road elements and Design (65%):

Terminology and design of road cross- sections, road classification, drainage structures, basic principles of road design and computer-aided road design, design vehicles, design speed, stopping sight distance, co-ordination and computations related to horizontal and vertical elements in road design (horizontal and transition curves, vertical curves); cut and fill balance; applications in design project, overtaking opportunity.

Road Construction and materials (35%):

Earthwork equipment and operation, compaction theory, road construction sequence, drainage and environmental issues, stabilisation, properties and testing of crushed rock and asphalt

Textbooks:

Subject notes posted on Blackboard