Module Title:Highway & Traffic Engineering I
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures; Laboratory Practice/Field Work; Project Work; Private Study
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to provide the students with a knowledge of (a) analysis of traffic flow and preparation of traffic analysis reports; (b) geometric layout design of roads and junctions; (c) the materials used in bituminous pavements, relevant laboratory tests associated with these materials and the design of bituminous pavements.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Evaluate and analyse traffic flow and relate this to road/junction capacity and prepare a traffic analysis report. Select the appropriate number of lanes, lane widths and junction geometry for roads based on traffic flows.
LO2 Prepare a geometric design of a section of road and junction using 3D road design software.
LO3 Select appropriate bituminous pavement structures for vehicle loading and specify appropriate testing for these materials.
LO4 Demonstrate appropriate presenting, written and visual communication skills including writing reports, presentations and preparing drawings using 3D road design software.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Bachelor of Engineering (Ordinary) in Civil Engineering
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Traffic Engineering Studies
(a) Travel Time and Delay Studies (b) Parking studies (c) Accident studies (d) Expansion of traffic counts into AADT flow (e) Scoping design and reporting on a Traffic Engineering Study
Basic Elements of Highway Traffic Analysis
(a) Flow-density relationships (b) Speed density relationships (c) Speed flow relationships (d) Highway capacity and level of service (e) Design methods used to establish maximum service flow rates for 2- lane and multi- lane highways (f) Derivation of design reference flows (g) Geometric layout for major / minor intersections (h) Equations used for determining capacities and delays at junctions (i) Traffic capacity at roundabouts
Geometric Design for Highways
(a) Geometric details of Roundabouts (b) Sign posting and road marking (c) Geometric parameters on design speed (d) Horizontal allignment (e) Vertical allignment (f) Geometric design project for a highway (g) Relevant excerpts from Transport Infrastrucure Ireland DMRB
Civil 3D
(a) Horizontal Alignment (b) Vertical Alignment (c) Assemblies (d) Corridors (e) Sample Lines (f) Cut and Fill Volume Calculations
Soil Engineering for Highway Design
(a) Soil characteristics (b) Basic engineering properties of soil (c) Classification of soils for highway construction (d) Soil compaction (e) Sub- base and road- base materials
Bituminous Materials in Pavement Design
(a) Binder Types (b) Manufacture, storage and handling of bitumen (c) Constitution, structure and mechanical testing of bitumen (d) Bitumen emulsions and modified bitumen (e) Aggregate specifications (f) Composition and specification of bituminous paving material (g) Blended aggregates and mix design (h) Transport, laying and compaction
Design of Flexible Pavements
(a) Structural Components (b) General principles (c) Foundation design (d) Pavement design using LL 1132 (Powell et al, 1984) (e) Pavement design using DMRB HD 25-26 charts (f) Traffic loading
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other End of Term Assessment 1,2,3 10.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project Literature Review, Presentations etc 3,4 10.00 Sem 1 End
Project Traffic Study 1,4 10.00 n/a
Project Geometric Road Design 2,4 10.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Exam 1,2,3 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Laboratory 30 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 4.17
Total Hours 215.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMHCE_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering - Ab Initio 5 Mandatory
CW_CMCEN_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering - Add On 1 Mandatory