- The Design and Performance of Road Pavements. Second Edition. Croney D., Croney P.
- Concrete Pavement Design Guidance Notes, Griffith G., Thom N.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to pavement systems
Oral presentation
2. Week
Methodology of the pavement selection
Oral presentation
3. Week
Flexible pavement: Materials and tests (aggregate, bituminous binder)
Oral presentation, recitation
4. Week
Bituminous mixtures
Oral presentation, recitation
5. Week
Flexible pavement
Oral presentation
6. Week
Project design of flexible pavement
Oral presentation, recitation
7. Week
Flexible pavement: Deterioration, maintenance and repair
Oral presentation, recitation
8. Week
Midterm exam
Exam
9. Week
Surface attributes of rigid pavement
Oral presentation
10. Week
Rigid pavement: Materials and tests
Oral presentation, recitation
11. Week
Physical attributes of concrete and tests for concrete
Oral presentation, recitation
12. Week
Project design of rigid pavement
Oral presentation, recitation
13. Week
Components of rigid pavement
Oral presentation
14. Week
Construction of rigid pavement and deterioration, maintenance and repair of rigid pavement
Oral presentation, recitation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Selects pavement type. (SKILL)
LO-2
Has knowledge about the materials of pavement types, and applies related tests. (SKILL)
LO-3
Has knowledge about components of pavement types. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4
Designs and applies projects of pavement types. (SKILL)
LO-5
Has knowledge about deterioration, maintenance and repair of pavement types. (KNOWLEDGE)
