UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
PG. Dip./ M.Sc. Eng. Programme in Highway and Traffic Engineering 2017/2018
1. INTRODUCTION
This postgraduate programme is conducted by the Department of Civil Engineering, in
accordance with general regulations for the post graduate programmes in the University of Peradeniya. Students have a choice of specializing either in “Highway Engineering” or in
“Traffic Engineering” by selecting appropriate elective taught courses in their chosen area of specialization.
2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum qualifications required of a student to be considered for direct admission to M.Sc. Eng./PG. Dip. in Highway and Traffic Engineering are as follows;
a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with First or Second Class Honours from a recognized university, or
b) A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with acceptable postgraduate qualifications
or with a minimum of one year’s experience after obtaining the Degree or such qualification, or
c) A degree or such other qualification as may be approved by the Faculty Higher
Degrees Committee as suitable for candidature for the M.Sc Eng./ PG. Dip. with a
minimum of one year’s experience, after obtaining the Degree or such qualification, in a field related to the programme of study.
3. COURSE STRUCTURE AND DURATION
The course structure is as follows;
CORE COURSES
Course No Course Title Credit
Units
CE 601* Independent Study 3
CE 602* Advanced Research Project
CE 662 Basic Soil and Rock Mechanics for Highway Engineering 3
CE 663 Traffic Engineering 3
CE 664 Highway Design 3
CE 665 Traffic Measurements, Analysis and Design 3
CE 666 Road Safety and Environment 3
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ELECTIVE COURSES
For Highway Engineering Speciality For Traffic Engineering Speciality
Cours Course Title Credit Course Course Title Credit
e No Units No Units
CE 760 Highway Planning 3 CE 760 Highway Planning 3 CE 761 Highway Construction Materials and 2 CE 764 GIS for Highway and 3
Methods Transportation Engineering
CE 762 Evaluation of Pavement Materials and 3 CE 765 Quantitative Methods in Traffic 3
Pavements (Lab Course) Engineering
CE 763 Highway Evaluation and Maintenance 2 CE 766 Traffic Management 3
CE 764 GIS for Highway and Transportation 3 CE 767 Traffic Impact Assessment 1
Engineering
*Already Delivering in PG courses in the Department of Civil Engineering
The course component of the program is conducted over three terms each of 15 weeks
duration. Students are expected to complete the Independent study (CE 601) during this period. In addition, the students who proceed to the M.Sc. Eng. Programme should carry out
the Advanced Research Project (CE 602) of six months duration.
4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the award of the PG. Dip., a student shall have earned a total of 20 credits from the prescribed courses with at least 2.75 GPA and successfully completed the Independent Study (CE 601). The students who are eligible for admission to the M.Sc Eng. Degree programme should have
a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to proceed to the research stage of the M.Sc. Eng.
Programme. In order to be eligible for the award of the M.Sc. Eng. Degree a student shall
have a total of 24 credits earned from prescribed courses with a grade point average of at
least 3.0, and successfully completed both Independent Study (CE 601) and Advanced
Research Project (CE 602) .
5. PANEL OF TEACHERS: S. B. S.Abayakoon, BScEng, MASc, PhD, CEng, FIE (SL), Int.PE K.G.H.C.N. Seneviratne,BScEng, PhD, CEng, FIE(SL)
P. B. R. Dissanayake, BScEng, MEng, PhD, CEng, MIE (SL) H. Abeyruwan, BScEng, MPhil, CEng, MICE, MIE Aust, CPEng Australia, MIEEE
U. De. S. Jayawardhana, BSc, Msc, DEng
A. G. H. J Edirisinghe, BScEng, MEng, PhD I. M. S. Sathyaprasad, BScEng, MEng, DEng
L. C. Kurukulasooriya, BScEng, MEng, PhD K. Perera, BSc, MA, PhD D. S. K. Karunasinghe, BScEng, PhD
R. Palamakumbura, BScEng, MSc, PhD H. K. Nandalal, BscEng, MSc, PhD W. M. V. S. K. Wickramasinghe, BScEng , MEng, PhD
Rajib B. Malick, PhD, PE In addition, visiting experts will also conduct some lectures.
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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
CE601 Independent Study (Core 3 Credits) Formulation and carrying out of an engineering research or design project under the guidance
of a faculty member. Experience is gained in research or design by means of mathematical
modelling, numerical analysis, and laboratory or field experimentation. At the completion of the project each student submits a technical report and presents the results orally.
CE602 Advanced Research Project (Core 6 Credits) The research programme should cover aspects such as formulation of research proposal,
literature review, research methodology, analysis of results and drawing conclusions, presenting the research work leading to the thesis. The project may be an extension of
CE601.
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Course Number : CE 662
Course Title : Basic Soil and Rock Mechanics for Highway Engineering
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Core
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: 1. To introduce the basic geology to civil engineering students 2. To educate the use of geological knowledge to find out the solutions for civil engineering problems for Highway Engineering
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
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2. Describe basic geological structures
3. Identify the surface features on Earth
4. Describe the geological processes and their influence to civil engineering works
5. Differentiate standard geological terminology in all aspects
6. Describe the methods of classification systems of rock masses for civil
engineering works 7. Distinguish analysis of geological structures and suitable construction materials
Textbooks and References:
Goodmann, R.E., 1983. Engineering Geology. USA: John Wiley and Sons.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Rock types, Geological structures, Geological processes and 10
2
surface features of earth
Engineering classification of rock masses and suitability of 11
2
sites for engineering projects and Road constructions.
Engineering proportion of rocks and Rock as a construction 10
2
material.
Stereonet analysis 8 2
Laboratory Tests -
4
Los Angeles Abrasion value test
Rock Identification
TOTAL 39 4 8
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Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Assignments/Practicals 30%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number : CE 663
Course Title : Traffic Engineering
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Core
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: To provide fundamental knowledge of traffic flow theory and its application methods for
capacity analysis To Introduce design, management, operation and selection of control method for road traffic facilities with regard to traffic performance and safety.
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Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
1. Apply traffic measuring procedures and data processing to produce result 2. Label the traffic indicators for designing and planning of a traffic system. 3. Apply the knowledge of mathematics to manipulate traffic data and
presenting the results as traffic indicators.
Textbooks and References:
Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A., 2014. Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th ed. USA., Fricker, J.D. & Whitford, R.K., 2004. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering. Pearson: Prentice Hall
Topic Time
Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Traffic variables and traffic flow theory:
Fundamental parameters and relations of traffic flow (eg. speed,
density, volume, travel time, headway, spacing, time-space
diagram, time mean speed, space mean speed and their relation, 6 2 relation between speeds, flow, density, fundamental diagrams);
Traffic stream models: Greenshield’s model, Greenberg’s
logarithmic model, Underwood’s exponential model, pipe’s
generalized model, multi-regime models
Traffic measurement procedures:
Measurement at a point: Traffic volume measurement, equipment
for flow measurements, data analysis, concepts of ADT, AADT
Measurement over a short section: Speed measurements, 15th and 5 6 85th percentile speeds, design speed, speed distributions
Measurement along a length of road: Density measurement, travel
time measurement, Automated traffic measurement: GPS devices,
loop detectors, video analysis, and other technologies.
Highway Capacity Estimation:
Capacity and Level of service LOS: Definitions, highway 6 1
capacity, factors affecting LOS, HCM methods, Capacity and LOS
calculations on Urban Street, Two lane highways, Multilane
highways, Freeways, queue delay
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Traffic intersection control:
Principles of traffic control, Traffic signs and road markings, 6 1
Uncontrolled intersection, Channelization, Traffic rotary,
Grade separated intersection.
Traffic signal design: Elements of traffic signal: Design 4 1
principles of a traffic signal, Evaluation of a traffic signal
Specialised traffic studies:
Parking Studies, Accident Studies, Fuel consumption and emission 4 4 studies, Congestion studies, Toll operation, Pedestrian studies
Intelligent Transport Systems 4
TOTAL 35 5 10
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Practicals 40%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination
40%
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Course Number : CE 664
Course Title : Highway Design
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Core
Prerequisites : None
Aims/Objectives : Introduce students to highway function, types, travel demand forecasting, design
criteria, and cross sections
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Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
1. Produce forecast travel 4. Design and layout, horizontal/vert ical curves of highways and roads
2. Develop proper sight distance criteria and intersection criteria 3. Identify environmental impacts
5. Design desirable super elevation for highways and roads
Textbooks and References:
Fricker, J.D. & Whitford, R.K., 2004. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering. Pearson: Prentice Hall. Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A., 2014. Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th ed. USA. AASHTO, 2011. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. 6th ed. Washinton.
Yang, H. Huang, 2003, Pavement and Design, 2nd
ed, Prentice Hall.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Introduction and Description of Pavements 3
Importance, Functions, Design and Construction,
Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Structural design of Flexible pavements
Traffic and Load Distribution Concept, Materials and 9 1 4 Layers, Theoretical Considerations for Structural Design:
mechanistic and empirical design , Computer methods
Structural Design of Rigid Pavements
Theoretical Considerations, Different Methods, Limiting 7 2 Criteria, Longitudinal Reinforcement Design Procedure,
Computer methods for Rigid Pavements
Drainage
Source and Effect of Water, Estimating Flow, Surface 4
Drainage System, Subsurface Drainage System, Use of
Software for Design of Drainage Structures
Traffic
Different Types of Highway Traffic, Measurement of 5 1 Traffic Loads, Effect of Load and Tire Pressure
Distress and Performance 2
Distresses in Asphalt Pavements, Consideration of
Performance
8
Economic Analysis and Cost-Saving Concepts.
Engineering Economy, Concept of Life Cycle Cost , 5
Probabilistic versus Deterministic Approach , Software for
Running Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Sustainable Pavement Engineering
Need for Pavements, Design of Layout of Pavements,
Construction of Pavements, Use of Waste and Byproducts in 5 Pavements, Workers, Pavement-Building-Nature-Symbiosis,
Regulatory Bodies and Impetus for Sustainability, Human
Factor
TOTAL 40 2 6
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Assignments 30%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number : CE 665
Course Title : Traffic Measurements, Analysis and Design
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Core
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: An introduction of traffic flow parameters, traffic data collection
method, and appropriate analysis methods.
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Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
1. Explain the traffic flow parameters. 3. Demonstrate planning and conducting a traffic survey
2. Describe the data collection methods and analysing them using statistical methods
4. Proceed traffic analysis results to design traffic controls
Textbooks and References:
Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A., 2014. Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th ed. USA. Papacostas, C.S. & Prevedouros, P.D., 2007. Transportation Engineering and Planning. 3rd ed. Prentice Hall.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Traffic parameters (e.g. Speed, Flow, and Density) and 4
6 2
Measuring Methods
Traffic Surveys ( Turning Movement Counts, Speed Surveys) 4
6
Transportation Surveys (e.g. Person Trip Surveys, Bus loading,
Origin-Destination Surveys, Travel Time Surveys)
Parking Surveys, Data analysis, and Parking facility Designs 4 6
Accident Data Collection, Black Spot analysis, Safe Designs 4 6
Pedestrian Surveys, Pedestrian Data Analysis, Pedestrian Facility 4
6
Design
Public transport surveys and non motorized transportation 4
Traffic System Design Project (Individual) --- 10
TOTAL 24 40 2
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Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Assignments/Practicals 50%
Written Examinations
End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number CE 666
Course Title Road Safety and Environment
Credits 3 Credits Core/Elective Core
Prerequisites
None
Aims and Introduce the basic concepts of road safety issues and propose methods Objectives to minimize the danger on highways
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
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1. Explain traffic safety concepts
2. Describe safety management systems and different safety
countermeasures
3. Analyze accident data using various statistical tools
4. Identify different types of countermeasures and their effectiveness
Textbooks and Ogden, K.W., 1996. Safer Roads: A Guide to Road Safety Engineering. references Averbury Technical Press: Ashgate Publishers.
Elvik, R. & Vaa, T., 2004. The Handbook of Road Safety Measures.
Elsevier.
Pline, J., ed., 1999. Transportation Engineering Handbook. 5th ed.
Institute of Transportation Engineers: Prentice Hall.
Topics L T P A
Introduction to road safety
Importance of road safety 2 Local and global statistics of road traffic crashes
Crash reporting and collision diagrams
Different crash reporting systems 2
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Concepts of collision diagrams
Extracting important data for analyzing
Basics of crash statistics
Basic statistics to treat crash data 3
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Data presentations
Predictions, regression analsysis
GIS applications in road safety
Basics of GIS 2
GIS applications
Factors that influence safety and analysis of safety data
Identify reasons for crashes
Introduce accident blackspots 2
Introduce spatial distribution, time distribution and road
user group distribution
Safety countermeasures
Introduction to various countermeasures
Selection of suitable countermeasures 4
4
Effectiveness of safety countermeasures
Implementing safety countermeasures
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Highway geometry and safety
Horizontal and vertical curve designs
Access roads 3
Junctions
Road signing and marking
Standard road signings and marking
Effect of road signing and marking for safety and 2 4
convenience
Modifications necessary to meet local conditions
Road safety audits
Basic concepts in road safety auditing 4 5
Different stages in road safety auditing
Issues related to pedestrian safety
Introduction to Pedestrian facilities
Knowledge and Attitudes towards pedestrians facilities of 3 4
different road user groups
Possible improvements to enhance the safety of pedestrians
Road Safety Management 3
5
Total 30 1 28
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Assignments 40%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 40%
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Course Number : CE 760
Course Title : Highway Planning
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: To Introduce social, environmental, engineering, and economic
considerations for highway planning, and basics of vertical and horizontal alignment.
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
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3. Generalize the effects of highway planning on environment
4. Explain how shockwaves move in traffic
5. Display basic view of speed and density
6. Identify the factors affecting demand flow rate
Textbooks and References:
Fricker, J.D. & Whitford, R.K., 2004. Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering. Pearson: Prentice Hall.
Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A., 2014. Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th ed. USA.
AASHTO, 2011. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. 6th ed. Washinton.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
L T P A
History and finance, and Highway Classification 1
Transportation and forecasting (Trip generation, trip 6 1
distribution, modal split, trip assignment)
Driver, vehicle and roadway characteristics 3
Highway capacity for two lane roads
Basic geometric concepts, horizontal curve design,
Vertical curve design, Super elevation, Transition 10 3
curves (spirals), Cross sectional elements
Highway safety and roadside design 2
Intersection and interchanges 2
Using AASHTO for Highway Design 3 8
Traffic control devices 2
Earthwork( cut/fill calculations, methods) 3 1
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Environmental Mitigation in Transportation Projects
How Transportation Impacts the Environment
Model for Assessing Impacts and Developing
Mitigation
Measures
Project Conception 3 2
Impact Assessment
Alternatives Analysis
Public Involvement and Review Enforcement and Post-Project Monitoring
Transportation Planning and Regional Mitigation
Approaches
TOTAL
35 5 10
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Assignments 30%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number : CE 761
Course Title : Highway Construction Materials and Methods
Credits : 2 Credits
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: Introduce the soils, asphalt and concrete components of highway, production and construction methods
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1. Prepare Specifications
2. Identify the production and construction steps
3. Distinguish materials properties and affect of them in construction and
pavement performance
4. Identify the variability of properties and impacts of the material construction
and methods
Textbooks and References:
Mallick, R.B. & El-Korchi, T., 2008. Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practices. 2nd ed. Delatte, N., 2007. Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance. 2nd ed.
London: Taylor & Francis.
Topic Time
Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Granular Material for Pavement Construction
Mass–Volume Relationships, Grain Size Distribution: Gradation, 7 2
Effect of Water, Stiffness and Strength of Soils, Soil Stabilization
Concepts and Methods: Chemical and Mechanical, Parent Rock,
and Types, Aggregate Production and Aggregate Tests
Bitumen 2 1
Cut back Bitumen, Emulsion, and Bitumen Testing
Asphalt
Asphalt Binder, Safe Delivery, Storage, and Handling of Asphalts, 5
Asphalt Binder Properties, Asphalt Binder Properties and Pavement
Distress and Performance, Recovery of Asphalt Binder from
Asphalt Mix, Asphalt Emulsions
Concrete 3
Concrete, Aggregates, Cement, Water, Hydration and Steel in
Concrete
Construction of Asphalt Pavements
Production, Transportation and Laydown, Description and
Requirements of Components in Hot Mix, Asphalt–Producing 5 Plants, Equipment Used for Transportation, Laydown, and
Compaction, Important Factors, Specifications, Quality Control and
Quality Assurance
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Construction of Concrete Pavements
Concrete Production, Preparation of Subgrade and Base, Presetting 5
Reinforcements such as Dowel Bars, Tiebars, and Continuous
Reinforcement, Paving, Concrete Placement, Finishing, Quality
Assurance/Quality Control (QC/QA)
TOTAL 27 3
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials 30%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number : CE 762
Course Title : Evaluation of Pavement materials and Pavements
Credits : 3 Credit
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: Introduce testing and characterization of road construction material; soils, asphalt, aggregate and concrete components of pavements
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
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1. Identify performance related properties of primary components of pavement and their impacts on pavement performance
2. Perform tests, and interpret results from tests on various components of
highway pavements
3. Identify material characterization, testing and statistical analysis for
interpreting test data
Textbooks and References:
Roberts, F.L. et al., 1996. Hot Mix Asphalt, Materials, Mixture Design and Construction. National Asphalt Pavement Association.
Portland Cement Association, 2002. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. 15th ed.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
L T P A
Grain size analysis
Consistency limits and indices 1 1
Compaction tests
Shear tests on soil 1 1
California bearing ratio 1 1
Aggregate impact test 1 1
Los Angeles abrasion test 1 1
Polished stone value 1 1
Aggregate crushing value test 1 1
Specific gravity and absorption test 2 1
Shape test 1 1
Soundness test 1 1
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Penetration test 1 1
Ductility and elastic recovery test 1 1
Softening point test 1 1
Specific gravity test on asphalt 1 1
Viscosity test 1 1
Flash and fire point test 1 1
Marshall stability test and mix design 1 1
Water sensitivity test on compacted bituminous mixes 2 1
Determination of field density of pavement layer 2 0
Plate bearing test 1 0
Dynamic cone penetrometer 1 0
Benkelman beam deflection 1 4
Concrete Mix Design 2 5
Properties of fresh and hardened concrete: workability, strength, 2 5
density
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TOTAL 29 =16
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous assessment
Practicals 75 %
Mid semester exam 25 %
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Course Number : CE 763
Course Title : GIS for Highway and Transportation Engineering
Credits : 3 Credits
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: An introduction to the appropriate use and potential applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in Highway and Transportation Engineering
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
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1. Explain the basic principles and procedures in geographic data processing 5. Provide t raining in d igital image p rocess ing
2. Impart practical skills, such as understanding GIS data formats, data collection methods, data entry and manipulation, coordinate systems and map projections, methods of spatial and 3D analysis and geovisualization.
3. Explain the physical principles underlying remote sensing.
4. Describe the operation of available Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the error sources.
6. Applying GIS knowledge in planning and designing highway and transportation
systems
Textbooks and References:
Law, M. & Collins, A., 2013. Getting to Know ArcGIS for Desktop. 3rd ed. Esri press.
Miller, H.J. & Shaw, S.L., 2001. Geographic Information Systems for Transportation: Principles and Applications. New York: Oxford University Press.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
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Introduction to GIS and software:
Raster data, Vector data, Data structures, Data manipulation 4 2
Exploring the interface and file management system
Spatial data structures and sources:
Map projections/coordinate system, World and National 4
2 1
datum and transformations, Web and other spatial data
sources
GIS analysis functions and operations;
Creating editing and GIS data 6 1 8
Spatial and overlay analysis
Distance analysis
Conversion and re-sampling techniques
Layouts, reports, graphs and data interoperability:
Preparing and presenting maps and tables and exporting 4 6 1 them to different online formats,
Exporting and importing data to and from different formats
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Network modelling and analysis:
Performing network analyses; developing network 2 1 2 connectivity rules; network validation and editing
Road network analysis
Model Builder 2
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Creating a model for complex analysis
Remote Sensed Data and Image processing techniques:
Use of Elector Magnetic Spectrum in RS 4 2 1 Active and passive remote sensing, SAR data
Supervised and unsupervised classification
Introduction to Geographic Positioning Systems
GNSS for GIS data capture, importing and exporting GPS 2 2 1
data
TOTAL 28 2 26 4
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Practicals/Assignments 60%
Written Examinations
End of Semester Examination 40%
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Course Number : CE 764
Course Title : Highway Evaluation and Maintenance
Credits : 2 Credits
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites :
Aims/ Objectives: Introduce concepts of pavement preservation through management –
evaluation, maintenance and rehabilitation
I n t e n d e d L e a r n i n g O u t c o m e s
Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
1.Identify the tools and techniques of in-place and laboratory testing
2.Describe the effect of traffic and environment on pavement
3.List the different maintenance and rehabilitation methods and their economic
implication and life cycle cost
Textbooks and References:
Mallick, R.B. & El-Korchi, T., 2008. Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practices. 2nd ed. Delatte, N., 2007. Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance. 2nd ed. London: Taylor & Francis.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
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Introduction to Asset Management Systems
Introduces the fundamental principles common to other 1
industries (e.g. trucking, rail) that are applicable to a PMS
and how they can be applied to pavements.
Pavement Management Systems Overview
Describes the basic components of a PMS and how the 1
products of can be used as a tool to aid in the development
and that system decision-making for the pavement
maintenance and construction program for an agency.
Relational Databases and Location Referencing Systems
Details the principles and concepts behind a relational 1 database including the available technology, such as GIS
and GPS
Inventory and History
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Defines what types of data should be collected, how it should
be collected and how it is used in a PMS.
Pavement Condition Surveys
Describes the use of pavement condition survey data in the 2 4 PMS, how it can be collected and the state-of-the-art of data
collection equipment.
Pavement Condition Indices
Includes the historic development of pavement distress
indices, their basic functions, how they are computed, the 2 different types available along with their advantages and
disadvantages, and a discussion of the International
Roughness Index (IRI).
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ESAL Flow Maps
Participants will be able to more fully appreciate the use and 2 application of ESALs rather than basic traffic volumes in a
PMS.
Performance Models
This module will emphasize the importance of predicting the 4
change in level of service in order to estimate future
rehabilitation needs and introduce the tools used to predict
future conditions
Remaining Service Life
Participants will gain an understanding of what the 2 remaining service life of a pavement is, how it is used, why
it is important, and how it is calculated.
Prioritization
The focus will be on the priority assessment techniques for 2
prediction models to forecast conditions and prioritization as
tools to identify the most cost-effective strategies for various
funding levels.
Optimization 2
Will familiarize the participants with optimization techniques
used in a PMS.
Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Asphalt Pavements 4
Maintenance, Primary Corrective Maintenance Activities,
Primary Preventive Maintenance Activities, Recycling
Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements
Joint and Crack Sealing, Slab Stabilization, Diamond
Grinding, Load Transfer Devices, Precast Panels for Repair 4 and Rehabilitation, Portland Cement Concrete Overlays,
Warranty Projects
TOTAL 28 4
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Assignments 20%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 30% End of Semester Examination
50%
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Course Number : CE 765
Course Title : Quantitative methods in Traffic Engineering
Core/Elective : 3 Credits
Prerequisites : Elective
Aims/ Objectives: To provide an introduction to the probabilistic theories, basic sampling methods, statistical tests and regression analysis required to analyse traffic data
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
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1. Identify suitable probability distributions (Discrete and continuous) for a given situation or a data set.
2. Choose fit regression-models for traffic data
3. Perform required statistical tests to test hypothesis and use statistical
software (e.g. Minitab) to analyse traffic data
Textbooks and References:
Montgomery, D.C. & Runger, G.C., 2007. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers. 4th ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Draper, N.R. & Smith, H., 1998. Applied regression analysis. 3rd ed. New York: Wiley.
Scheafter, R.L., Hendall, W. & Ott, L., 1996. Elementary Survey Sampling. 5th ed. Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Cochran, W.G., 1977. Sampling Techniques. 3rd ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc ..
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
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Introduction
Concepts of probability, Sample space and events, Random 2 1
variables, Probability distributions, Cumulative distributions,
Expected values.
Discrete probability distributions 2
Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution
Continuous probability distributions 2 1
Normal distribution, Weibull distribution
Sampling distributions
Sampling distribution of sample mean, Central limit theorem, 3
Sampling distribution of sample variance
Inferences on mean and variance 3 1 2
Point estimation, Confidence intervals
Hypothesis testing
Hypothesis testing for mean, variance and proportions. 4 1 2
Single sample and Two samples tests
Sampling techniques and analysis 4 2 4
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Sampling methods, questionnaire preparation, data analysis
Simple and multiple linear regression
Correlation, simple linear regression, multiple linear 5 2 2
regression, polynomial regression, use of 'Dummy' variables in
multiple regression
Residual Analysis
Outliers, Residual plots, Multicollinearity, Statistical tests 2 1 2
for examination of residuals, model validation
Selecting the 'best' regression model
Forward selection, backward elimination, stepwise 2
2
regression, Akaike Information Criterion and Baysian
Information criterion.
TOTAL 29 9 14
Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Tutorials/Practicals/Assignments 20%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 30% End of Semester Examination 50%
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Course Number : CE 766
Course Title : Traffic Management
Credits : 2 Credits
Core/Elective : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Aims/ Objectives: An introduction of traffic management concepts, travel demand
management (TDM) techniques and evaluate the benefits gained with traffic management
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Having completed this course of study the student will be able to:
1. Explain the traffic management techniques for urban and local environments 2. Demonstrate how a TDM measures are used to control a traffic system
3. Apply knowledge of TDM and intelligent traffic management techniques to
control a transportation system
Textbooks and References:
Rodney Tolley and Brian Turton, 1995 Transport Systems, Policy and Planning, A geographical Approach, Wiley and Sons, Inc. USA Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A., 2014. Traffic & Highway Engineering. 5th ed. USA.
Topic Time Allocated/Hours
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Introduction to traffic management, Travel Demand 2
Management (TDM)
urban traffic management techniques, local area traffic 3
management
managing non- motorizes transport, bus priority theorem 2
Road signs and markings, traffic calming and speed control,
Traffic demand management and road pricing, HOV promotion, 5 10
junction control
Parking management and its applications 5 6
User information systems and intelligent traffic management 5
systems.
TOTAL 22 16
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Assessment Percentage Marks
Continuous Assessments
Practicals 40%
Written Examinations
Mid Semester Examination 20% End of Semester Examination 40%
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