MTech Geometric Design Of Transportation Facilities syllabus for 2 Sem 2020 scheme 20CTE23

Module-1 Introduction 10 hours

Introduction:

Classification ofrural highways and urban roads. Objectives and requirements of highway geometric design

 

DesignControls:

Topography, vehicle characteristics and design vehicle, driver characteristics, speed, traffic flow and capacity, levels of service, pedestrian and other facilities, environmental factors

Module-2 Design Elements 10 hours

Design Elements:

Sight distances types, analysis, factors affecting, measurements,

 

Horizontal alignment-

design considerations, stability at curves, supe relevation, widening, transition curves; curvature at intersections, vertical alignment-grades, ramps, design of summit and valley curves, combination of vertical and horizontal alignment, expressways, IRC standards and guidelines for design problems

A d v e r t i s e m e n t
Module-3 Cross Section Elements 10 hours

Cross Section Elements:

Right of way and width considerations, roadway, shoulde rs, kerbs, traffic barriers, medians, Pavement surface characteristics types, crossslope, skid resistance, unevenness.

Module-4 Design Considerations 10 hours

Design Considerations:

Design considerations for rural and urban arterials, freeways, and other rural and urban roads-design speeds, volumes, levels of service and other design considerations.

Module-5 Design Of Intersections & Parking lots 10 hours

Design Of Intersections & Parking lots:

Characteristics and design considerations of at-grade intersections; Different types of islands,channelization; median openings; Rotary intersections; Grade separations and interchanges - types, warrants, adaptability and design details; ramps. Computer applications for intersection and interchange design.

 

Course outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able to:

1. Design of Gradient,visibility on vertical curves, design of summit and valley curves.

2. Determine the sight distance, horizontal curvature, superelevation, grades, visibility on vertical curves, cross section elements.

3. Justify the geometric design standards adopted for ROW

4. Perform safety audit at different stages of road construction.

5. Design of grade separators and interchanges

 

Graduate Attributes (as per NBA)

1. Scholarship of Knowledge.

2. Problem Analysis.

3. Critical thinking

4. Interpretation of data.

 

Question paper pattern:

  • The question paper will have ten questions.
  • Each full question consists of 12 marks.
  • There will be 2full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

 

Text Books:

1. Khanna S.K.and Justo,C.E.G. Justo,`Highway Engineering',NemChandand Bros.

2. Jack ELeishand Associates, `Planning and Design Guide: At-Grade Intersections'.Illinios.

 

Reference Books:

1. AASHTO, `A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets', American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington D.C.

2. DSIR,`Roads in UrbanAreas', HMSO,London.

3. RelevantIRC publications

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