MABY5030 Advanced Road Engineering Emneplan

This course is structured in two parts to cover the most important aspects of flexible road pavements.

Part 1 is mainly concerned with theories and procedures regarding the fundamental properties of road construction materials and pavement design. Among the others, the topics include advanced material characterization, material recycling, deterioration mechanisms and mechanistic design.

Part 2 is mainly concerned with pavement management and rehabilitation. Among the others, the topics include network and project level management, pavement distress surveys, non-destructive testing for condition measurements, life cycle cost considerations as well as maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should display the following:

Knowledge:

The student has:

• knowledge of the main properties of road construction components
• deep understanding of life cycle assessment and life cycle cost of roads
• in-depth knowledge about the principles of construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of flexible pavements

Skills:

The student is capable of :

• applying theoretical and practical knowledge in pavement design
• applying management techniques to improve the life cycle and reduce costs
• understanding the road construction materials and how they are affected by the environment
• assessing key performance indicators for various pavements to determine maintenance and rehabilitation options

General competence:

The student is able to:

• perform sustainable material choices for the different pavement layers
• critically evaluate the road performance specifications and transport asset management
• apply advanced concepts and theories to evaluate pavement design options and management

The teaching will consist of a combination of:

• Lectures & discussions
• Independent studies including video recordings and online exercises
• Coursework assignments
• Practical use of tools and software
• Field excursions.

2 project reports (700-1000 words in addition to supporting information/appendices).

1 field excursion. Hand in of a report from the field excursion (approx. 300 words)

A written exercise for missing attendance at the field excursion.

60 % physical presence is mandatory in lectures and training. A written exercise for missing attendance.

The exam is a Portfolio exam, which consists of the following:

1) One individual project including use of a suitable computational software to be handed in as a written document of maximum 10 pages including graphics.

2) One individual written project, approximately 5 pages.

In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or

written examination.

The exam result can be appealed.

All aids allowed

Graded scale A-F

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly

Benedek György Plosz