Road Engineering
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 26 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
CVE20001 Topographical EngineeringAims and objectives
This unit of study aims to develop an understanding of the objectives, principles and processes of road geometric design, pavement design, construction and testing of relevant materials’ properties.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Identify objectives and principles of road geometric design and how to address them through proper selection of design inputs. (K1, S1, S2)
2. Apply current guidelines in the design of road geometric elements using hand calculations and relevant software. (K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
3. Appreciate and apply the principles of sustainable road design and construction practices. (K3, S1)
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how traffic loading, moisture and material properties affect pavement performance and how they are considered in pavement design. (K3)
5. Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors and formulate conclusions as part of a team. (K2, S1, A7)
6. Generate high quality reports as part of a team. (A7)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2 | 12 | 24 |
On Campus Class (Tutorial) | 2 | 6 | 12 |
On Campus Computer Labs | 3 | 4 | 12 |
On Campus Practical | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Live Online Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning Activities | 0.58 | 12 | 7 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 6.75 | 12 | 81 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Examination | Individual | 50 - 60% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online quizzes | Individual | 5 - 8% | 1,2,3, 4 |
Laboratory Reports | Individual | 2 - 5% | 5 |
Assignment | Group | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3,5,6 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
• Objectives of geometric road design and design inputs
• Road cross-section elements and drainage structures
• Design of horizontal alignment
• Design of vertical alignment and calculations of earthworks
• Coordination of alignments and checking for overtaking opportunity
• Road construction sequence and sustainability in construction
• Earthworks equipment and calculation of equipment output
• Compaction theory and stabilisation
• Properties and testing of road construction materials.
• Empirical pavement design
• Road cross-section elements and drainage structures
• Design of horizontal alignment
• Design of vertical alignment and calculations of earthworks
• Coordination of alignments and checking for overtaking opportunity
• Road construction sequence and sustainability in construction
• Earthworks equipment and calculation of equipment output
• Compaction theory and stabilisation
• Properties and testing of road construction materials.
• Empirical pavement design
Study resources
- Reading materials and text books.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.