Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE2302 : Transportation Engineering { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Aditya Kumar Das
Syllabus
Roadways: Introduction, Road Development plans and programmes Surveys: Location
surveys- Principles of alignment Geometric design: Cross-sectional elements, Sight distance,
Horizontal and vertical alignments, Pavement materials: Subgrade soil, Aggregates,
Bituminous binders, Bituminous paving mixes Flexible pavements design Rigid pavement
design Drainage, evaluation and maintenance of highways Traffic Engineering: Speed,
Volume, Density, Relation among fundamental parameters, Traffic data collection, Capacity
and level of service, Traffic control devices, Road markings, Parking, Roundabout and
signalized intersection design
Course Objectives
- To gain knowledge on road geometric design
- To gain knowledge on flexible and rigid pavement design
- To gain knowledge on pavement materials
- To gain knowledge on traffic engineering
Course Outcomes
A student will have sound knowledge on road construction materials, road design and traffic operations on roads.
Essential Reading
- S. K. Khanna, C. E. G. Justo, A. Veeraragavan, Highway Engineering, Nemchand Bros, Roorkee, , 10th edition, 2014.
- P. Chakraborty & A. Das,, Principles of Transportation Engg,, PHI Publication , 2nd reprint 2005.
Supplementary Reading
- L. R. Kadiyali,, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning,, Khanna Publications, , 7th <br />edition, New Delhi, 2008.
- Yang H. Huang,, Pavement Analysis and Design,, Pearson, , 2nd edition, 2008.
Journal and Conferences
- Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C.
- World Conferences on Transportation Research