Module Details

Module Code: TRAF C4501
Module Title: Highway and Traffic Eng II
Title: Highway and Traffic Eng II
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: To assess that students have a comprehensive understanding of:
(1) the design and construction of pavements
(2) the requirements for scheme appraisals for road projects
(3) the maintenance and management of roads in Ireland.
(4) health and safety considerations in road projects and road maintenance
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Model road networks and use mathematical modelling techniques to predict future traffic flow on the network.
LO2 Appraise highway projects using multiple criteria e.g. cost, environmental etc.
LO3 Design pavement structures and detail the construction processes and construction issues for pavements.
LO4 Outline road maintenance programmes used by TII and Local Authorities.
LO5 Appraise the health and safety and traffic management implications for roads projects.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Predicting Future Traffic Flow
Mathematical Models (a) (i) Trip Generation Model (ii) Gravity Model (iii) Growth Factor Model (iv) Furness Model (v) Trib Distribution Model (vi) Modal Split Model (vii) Traffic Assignment Model (b) Applications of the modelling process to a road network
Evaluating Transportation Alternatives
(a) Basic elements of transportation planning (b) Basic issues in evaluation (c) Evaluation based on economic criteria (d) Evaluation based on multiple criteria
Appraisal of Roads Projects
(a) Economic Appraisal of Road Schemes (b) Cost Benefit Analysis – discount rate, Discounted Costs, Discounted Benefits, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Residual Value, Payback Analysis (c) Environmental Appraisal of Road Schemes
Design of Pavements Part II
(a) Types of pavements (b) Specifying materials used in pavements and reuse of materials (c) Pavement Construction (d) Thickness design of pavements using: TII DMRB
Performance Testing of Road Pavements and Pavement Maintenance
Pavement Distress (a) Structural Performance (FWD, Deflectograph, Deflection Beams) (b) Visual Condition (PCI, Digital Video, PSCI) (c) Skid Resistance - Microtexture (Scrim, PSV, Griptester) Skid Resistance Macrotester (Patch Test, Laser Measurement) (d) Ride Quality/Roughness (IRI, RSP) (e) Overlay Design (f) Surface Dressing Design
Health and Safety for Road Projects
(a) Legal requirements (b) Health and Safety duties/responsibilities/liabilities of Client, PSDP, PSCP and others on roads projects (c) Road Safety Audits (d) Temporary road works design
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of term exams
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Martin Rogers. (2008), Highway engineering, 2nd. Blackwell Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-632-05993-1].
  • Department of the Environment. (1973), A Guide to the Structural Design of Pavement for New Road.
  • Department of the Environment. (1998), A Guidance on the New Approach to Appraisal.
  • Department of the Environment. (1994), Pavement Design and Maintenance.
  • Nicholas J. Garber, Lester A. Hoel. (1988), Traffic and highway engineering, West Pub. Co., St. Paul, [ISBN: 0314601767].
  • R. J. Salter. (1988), Highway design and construction, Macmillan Education, Basingstoke, Hampshire, [ISBN: 0-333-45998-9].
  • F. Mannering, W. Kilareski. (1990), Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, Wiley.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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