Module Details

Module Code: DSGN C3501
Module Title: Road Design
Title: Road Design
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are to provide the students with a knowledge of
(1) the Civil 3D design package for the geometric layout design of roads and junctions;
and
(2) the bituminous materials used in road construction
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare a geometric design of a section of road and junction using 3D road design software.
LO2 Select appropriate bituminous pavement structures for vehicle loading and specify appropriate testing for these materials.
LO3 Demonstrate appropriate presenting, written and visual communication skills including writing reports, presentations and preparing drawings using 3D road design software.
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
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 f) sustainable re use of materials in road construction
Materials in Pavement Design Part I
(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 (i) Recycled materials in road construction
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
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project80.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of Term Exam
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project Literature Review, Presentations etc
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Geometric Road Design
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

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
Lab/Lecture Contact Lecture/Computer Labs Every Week 3.00 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Martin Rogers. (2003), Highway engineering, 2nd. Blackwell Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-632-05993-1].
  • F Mannering, W Kilareski. (1990), Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, Wiley.
  • Relevant excerpts from Transport Infrastrucure Ireland DMRB. Relevant excerpts from Transport Infrastrucure Ireland DMRB.
  • Nicholas J. Garber, Lester A. Hoel. (1988), Traffic and highway engineering, West Pub. Co., St. Paul, [ISBN: 0314601767].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Transport and Road Research Laboratory Report 67. The Prediction of Saturation flows for road junctions controlled by Traffic signals.
  • Department of Transport. (1999), Traffic capacity for Urban Roads.
  • Department of Transport. (2001), Pavement Design and Maintenance.
  • TII Publications. (2021), All,
    https://www.tiipublications.ie/
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