Module Details
| Module Code: |
CIVL7010 |
| Title: |
Highway Engineering Technology
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Long Title:
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Highway Engineering Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5822 - Civil Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the learner to Highway Engineering Technology. Particular emphasis is placed on Geometric Standards and the fundamental principles underpinning the design code provisions; Pavement Design, Road Furniture and Road Safety topics are also addressed.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
derive fundamental geometric alignment design parameters from first principles |
| LO2 |
design horizontal, vertical and cross section geometric alignments in accordance with design standards |
| LO3 |
describe various types of priority/at grade junctions, including the use of roundabouts and signal controlled junctions |
| LO4 |
describe the composition and function of road pavement structures; design flexible pavement structures |
| LO5 |
describe, discuss and appraise road drainage, signing, lighting & marking provisions, road accident occurances and safety improvement measures |
| LO6 |
discuss highway engineering related projects of current public interest |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Design Speed & Sight Distance
Design speed; stopping sight distance, full overtaking sight distance
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Geometric Standards and Design
Horizontal Alignment geometry: circular, transition and compound curves.
Vertical Alignment geometry: gradients, vertical curves.
Cross Section: carriageway cross sections, rural & urban
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Geometric design of At-Grade Junctions
Types of priority junction, ghost island, single lane dualing, crossroads and staggered junctions, options and effectiveness, visibility standards; Roundabouts - principles, types, capacity and design issues; Signal controlled junctions.
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Highway Capacity
Highway Capacity; level of service
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Road Pavement
Pavement composition; layering & materials - function and properties. Flexible Pavement Design.
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Signing, Marking & Lighting
Purpose/types, specification and standards
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Road Safety
Accidents: classification, types, statistics, causes, solutions
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 20.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 80.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery of module material |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Geometric design exercise |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review / revision of lecture material. Continuous Assessment research. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery of module material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Geometric design exercise |
Every Second Week |
0.50 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Module content - self study |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review / Revision of lecture material. Continuous Assessment research. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.50 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Martin Rogers and Bernard Enright. (2016), Highway Engineering, 3rd. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-140516358].
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NRA. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), NRA, Dublin, [ISBN: WWW.NRA.IE].
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edited by C. A. O'Flaherty; contributing authors, MGH Bell... [et al.]. (2003), Transport planning and traffic engineering, 15,17,18,19,21,23, [ISBN: 0 340 66279 4].
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British Aggregate Construction Materials Industries (BACMI). (1992), Bituminous Mixes and Flexible Pavements - An Introduction, 1st. BACMI Ltd, London, [ISBN: 0 9520643 0 8].
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| Other Resources |
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website, NRA Publications, National Roads Authority,
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website, RSA Publications, Road Safety Authority,
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