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This course focuses on imparting
knowledge about the modern techniques used in the field of road and
transportation engineering. Here's a broad overview:
1.
Introduction to Highway Engineering:
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Historical development of road construction.
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Importance and necessity of highways for a
country's development.
2.
Highway Development and Planning:
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Classification of roads: rural and urban roads.
·
Master plans and their importance in road
development.
3.
Geometric Design of Highways:
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Highway alignment and its factors.
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Cross-sectional elements, camber,
super-elevation, etc.
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Design of horizontal and vertical alignments.
4.
Traffic Engineering:
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Basic parameters of traffic volume, speed, and
density.
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Traffic control devices: signs, signals, and
markings.
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Traffic surveys and studies.
5.
Materials and Construction Techniques:
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Study of different construction materials:
bitumen, aggregates, etc.
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Different layers of road: sub-base, base course,
and surfacing.
·
Methods of construction for flexible and rigid
pavements.
6.
Pavement Design:
·
Basics of pavement design.
·
Design methodologies for flexible and rigid
pavements.
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Factors affecting pavement performance.
7.
Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation:
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Causes of road failures.
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Maintenance strategies and their implementation.
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Modern techniques in road rehabilitation.
8.
Highway Drainage:
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Importance of proper drainage for the longevity
of roads.
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Surface and subsurface drainage systems.
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Design of culverts and bridges.
9.
Toll and Highway Economics:
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Financing highway projects.
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Cost-benefit analysis.
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Basics of toll collection and management.
10.
Safety in Highway Engineering:
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Importance of road safety.
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Design considerations for safety.
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Measures to improve road safety.
11.
Environmental Considerations:
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Environmental impact of road projects.
·
Sustainable road construction methods.
·
Mitigation measures for environmental
protection.
12.
Advanced Topics (Depending on the
Curriculum):
·
Introduction to Intelligent Transport Systems
(ITS).
·
Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in
highway engineering.
· Urban road planning and design.