ECTS - Analysis and Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements

Analysis and Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements (CE515) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Analysis and Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements CE515 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Reza SHABANI
Course Assistants
Course Objectives - Provide a comprehensive guide to the theory, analysis, and design of pavements for transportation infrastructure - Introducing the principles behind design and construction of flexible and rigid pavements. - Understanding the pavement behavior and distresses. the interactions between pavement performance and responses, i.e. stresses, strains, deformations - To learn basic inputs, i.e. material, environmental and traffic parameters for pavement design processes.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • A better understanding of the different types of pavements, including flexible and rigid pavements.
  • Knowledge of the materials and properties used in pavement construction and how they affect the performance of the roadway.
  • An understanding of the structural design of pavements, including the selection of thickness and material properties, and the proper drainage and maintenance considerations.
  • The ability to analyze and design pavements for various types of traffic and environment alconditions, and to make informed decisions about the type and thickness of pavement to use for a specific project.
Course Content Introduction to Pavement Design,Stresses and Strains in Different type of Pavements,Traffic Loads and Analysis,Pavement Materials and Properties,Structural Design of Pavements

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Fundamental Principles
2 Stresses in Flexible Pavements
3 Stresses in Flexible Pavements
4 Stresses in Rigid Pavements
5 Stresses in Rigid Pavements
6 Vehicle and Traffic Considerations
7 Climate and Environmental
8 Material Characterization
9 Midterm Exam
10 Flexible Pavement Design for Airports
11 Flexible Pavement Design for Highways
12 Flexible Pavement Design for Highways
13 Flexible Pavement Design for Highways
14 Rigid Pavement Design for Airports
15 Rigid Pavement Design for Highways
16 Final exam period

Sources

Course Book 1. .Yang H. Huang (2004), Pavement Analysis and Design, Second Edition, ISBN: 0131424734
2. . E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak (1975), Principles of Pavement Design, Second Edition, ISBN: 0471977802
Other Sources 3. Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Institute Course Notes, 1998, FHWA

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains the ability to have in-depth knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, and to use this knowledge in solving Civil Engineering problems.
2 Gains the ability to design and produce Civil Engineering systems under economic, environmental sustainability, and manufacturability constraints.
3 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and acquires the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4 Gains the ability to develop an approach to solve encountered engineering problems, and to design and conduct models and experiments. X
5 Gains the ability to effectively use modern engineering tools, techniques, and capabilities necessary for design and other engineering applications. X
6 Gains the ability to independently conduct fundamental research in the field, report research results effectively, and present them at scientific meetings.
7 Acquires sufficient verbal and written English skills to follow scientific developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues. X
8 Gains the ability to effectively use the knowledge acquired in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and to take leadership roles in such teams.
9 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, personal development, and continuous self-renewal in the field; follows developments in science and technology; acquires awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. X
10 Recognizes the importance of considering social, scientific, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, disseminating, and applying data related to civil engineering problems.
11 Gains the competence to critically examine, develop, and, when necessary, take action to change social relations and the norms that govern them.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 5 25
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 2 2
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 2 2
Total Workload 125