Module Details
Module Code: |
TRAF C4501 |
Module Title:
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Highway and Traffic Eng II
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Title:
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Highway and Traffic Eng II
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Emer McGann
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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
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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 |
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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Project | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Martin Rogers. (2008), Highway engineering, 2nd. Blackwell Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 0-632-05993-1].
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Department of the Environment. (1973), A Guide to the Structural Design of Pavement for New Road.
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Department of the Environment. (1998), A Guidance on the New Approach to Appraisal.
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Department of the Environment. (1994), Pavement Design and Maintenance.
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Nicholas J. Garber, Lester A. Hoel. (1988), Traffic and highway engineering, West Pub. Co., St. Paul, [ISBN: 0314601767].
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R. J. Salter. (1988), Highway design and construction, Macmillan Education, Basingstoke, Hampshire, [ISBN: 0-333-45998-9].
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F. Mannering, W. Kilareski. (1990), Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, Wiley.
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Other Resources |
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