ECTS - Introduction to Pavement Design

Introduction to Pavement Design (CE439) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Pavement Design CE439 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE335
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Reza SHABANI
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course will provide students with the understanding of pavement design and analysis process. Students will gain skills in using conventional as well as state-of-the-art performance-based design methodologies. The course will also help students understand the mechanism of distresses in pavements and process of designing long lasting pavement structures.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the difference between structural and functional performance of pavements
  • Identify types of pavements and their layer structures
  • Identify serviceability measures and fundamental types of distresses in flexible and rigid pavements
  • Describe engineering properties of pavement materials and characterization methods in relation to pavement performance
Course Content Structural and functional performance of pavements,Serviceability measures,Types of distresses inflexible and rigid pavements,Structural design of flexible and rigid pavements

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Course Notes
2 Pavement Performance Course Notes
3 Pavement Performance Course Notes
4 Roadbed Soils, Highway Materials Course Notes
5 Material Characterization Course Notes
6 Traffic Analysis and Pavement Loading Course Notes
7 Analysis of Flexible Pavements Course Notes
8 Analysis of Flexible Pavements Course Notes
9 Analysis of Rigid Pavements Course Notes
10 Flexible Pavement Design Course Notes
11 Flexible Pavement Design Course Notes
12 Rigid Pavement Design Course Notes
13 Life Cycle Costs Course Notes
14 Asphalt distresses; rutting Course Notes
15 Asphalt distresses; rutting Course Notes
16 Final Exam Period Course Notes

Sources

Course Book 1. Ders Notları/Course Notes
Other Sources 2. Yang H. Huang (2004), Pavement Analysis and Design, Second Edition, ISBN: 0131424734
3. E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak (1975), Principles of Pavement Design, Second Edition, ISBN: 0471977802
4. 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 - -
Toplam 6 50
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
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 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. X
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. X
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

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 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 6 30
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 18 18
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 26 26
Total Workload 150