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 Having accumulated knowledge on mathematics, science and engineering and an ability to apply these knowledge to solve Civil engineering problems.
2 Ability to design Cİvil Engineering systems fulfilling sustainability in environment and manufacturability and economic constraints
3 An ability to differentiate, identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; an ability to select and implement proper analysis, modeling and implementation techniques for the identified engineering problems.
4 An ability to develop a solution based approach and a model for an engineering problem and design and manage an experiment X
5 Ability to use modern engineering tools, techniques and facilities in design and other engineering applications X
6 Ability to carry out independent research in the field and to report the results of the research effectively and be able to present the research results at scientific meetings.
7 Sufficient oral and written English knowledge to follow scientific conferences in the field and communicate with colleagues. X
8 Ability to effectively use knowledge in the field to work in disciplinary/multidisciplinary teams and the skill to lead these teams
9 Consciousness on the necessity of improvement and sustainability as a result of life-long learning,ability for continuous renovation and monitoring the developments on science and technology and awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation X
10 Professional and ethical responsibility to gather and interpret data, apply and announce solutions to Civil Engineering problems.
11 An ability to investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.

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