HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

Course Description

In Highway Materials and Construction course, students will be introduced to properties and quality requirements of highway materials. Students will also be introduced to subgrades, sub-bases, bases and asphalt pavements of highway. Highway Materials and Construction course covers construction procedures & plants and compaction control. Asphalt pavement types, bituminous materials and mineral aggregates will be introduced to students. Surface treatment, hot-mix asphalt (HMA) design and calculations, typical failures of asphalt pavements and diagnosis of probable causes in the area will be considered through case studies. Site visits will be organized to observe the production of aggregates, HMA plant and laboratories in the local area.

HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Properties, quality requirements of highway materials:
2. 02 Construction procedures and plants.
3. 03 Compaction control
4. 04 Surface treatment, Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) design and calculations
5. 05 Typical failures of asphalt pavements and diagnosis of probable causes in the area
6. 06 Production of aggregates, HMA plant and laboratory in the local area
7. 07 Site visits for real life experience

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
2. 02 AASHTO
3. 03 Highways Design
4. 04 Course material

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Properties, quality requirements of highway materials:
2. L02 Construction procedures and plants.
3. L03 Compaction control
4. L04 Surface treatment, Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) design and calculations
5. L05 Typical failures of asphalt pavements and diagnosis of probable causes in the area
6. L06 Production of aggregates, HMA plant and laboratory in the local area
7. L07 Site visits for real life experience

Program Outcomes

1. 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
2. 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
3. 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
4. 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
5. 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
6. 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
7. 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
8. 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
9. 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
10. 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
11. 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
12. 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.

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