ENG09012 2019 Road Pavement Design and Management
Full Title
Road Pavement Design and Management
Transcript Title
Road Pavement Design and Manag
Code
ENG09012
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENG - Engineering
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Brian McCann, Kathryn Ryan, Bill O'Kelly-Lynch
Programme Membership
SG_EROAD_O09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering
SG_EROAD_N09 201900 Postgraduate Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering and Network Management
SG_EROAD_M09 201900 Master of Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering
SG_EPAVE_S09 201900 Level 9 Special Purpose Award in Engineering in Road Pavement Management and Network Operations
SG_EMAIN_S09 201900 Level 9 Special Purpose Award in Engineering in Road Maintenance Engineering
Description
This module focuses on the materials, technology and procedures used to design and manage road pavements, with reference to the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTS) documentation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Characterise and appraise the suitability of materials used in pavement construction and rehabilitation.
2.
Formulate the fundamental engineering principles underpinning pavement structural design.
3.
Design flexible, rigid and non-conventional pavements.
4.
Assess pavement performance and implement pavement management processes.
5.
Diagnose/interpret pavement distress and formulate appropriate maintenance and rehabilitation treatments
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using online lectures and workshops.
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment will include continuous assessment exercises and final exam.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will involve a repeat of failed elements of the module - final examination and/or resubmission of failed continuous assessment items.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to pavement engineering. Classification of pavement type. Function of various layers.
Pavement materials: Aggregates. Unbound materials, hydraulically-bound materials, bituminous binders, asphalts. Composition. Mechanical/thermal properties. Testing. Compaction. Recycling
Structural design of flexible pavements: Approaches to design. Pavement modelling and traffic loading. Material characterisation and distress modes. Application
Pavement surface properties: Texture, ride quality, skid resistance, noise.
Pavement management: Pavement management systems, processes, benefits
Flexible pavement maintenance: Pavement evaluation and problem diagnosis/prognosis. Rehabilitation strategies. Overlays. Reconstruction. Surface treatments.
Rigid pavements. Types, stresses, joints, reinforcement. Design. Deterioration.
Non-conventional pavements
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
20 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
80 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical review | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Online | Tutorial/moodle resources | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Workshop | 2.5 | Twice Per Semester | 0.33 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.33 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Principles of Pavement Engineering, 2nd Edition, Nick Thom, 2014, ICE Publishing
Highway Engineering:Pavements, Materials and Control of Quality, Athanassios Niko;aides, CRC Press, 2015.
Highways: The location, design, construction and maintenance of road pavements, Colman O'Flaherty and David Hughes, ICE Publishing, 2016
Deterioration and Maintenance of Pavements. Derek Pearson, ICE Publishing, 2012
Modelling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials Dallas N. Little et al, Springer International Publishing, 2018
Pavement Analysis and Design: Yang H Huang, Pearson 2010
Guidelines for Surface Dressing in Ireland, 3rd Edition, 2014, IAT
ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management. Ian Walsh, 2011, ICE Publishing.
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 7: Pavement Design and Maintenance, TII.
Manual of Contract Documents for Roadworks, Volume 1: Specification for Road Works, TII.
Manual of Contract Documents for Roadworks, Volume 2: Notes for Guidance on Specification for Road Works, TII.
Guidelines on the Depth of Overlay to be used on Rural Regional and Local Roads. 2nd Edition, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, March 2014,
Flexible Roads Manual:Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating on Irish Roads. Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Urban Flexible Roads Manual: Pavement Surface Condition Index.Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. 2013
Urban Concrete Roads Manual: Pavement Surface Condition Index.Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. 2013
Guidelines for Surface Dressing in Ireland, 3rd Edition, 2014, IAT
ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management. Ian Walsh, 2011, ICE Publishing.
Journal Resources
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URL Resources
www.dttas.ie
Other Resources
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Additional Information
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