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COURSE OUTLINE

Academic Organisation: Griffith School of Engineering

Faculty: Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology

Credit point value: 10

Student Contribution Band: Band 2

Course level: Postgraduate

Campus/Location/Learning Mode: Gold Coast / On Campus / In Person

Convenor/s: Dr Kali Nepal (Gold Coast)Enrolment Restrictions: Nil

This document was last updated: 9 December 2009

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course the design and construction aspects of transportation infrastructures such as bridges,interchange designs with embankments and retaining walls and pavement engineering will be presented.The Course will be practical in nature and will involve inter-disciplinary approach to incorporate theessential elements of theory of structures, geotechnics and pavement engineering as relevant to

transportation infrastructures. The properties and characteristics of major materials involved intransportation infrastructures will be covered as well. Incorporation of visiting lectures from practisingengineers with expertise in relevant aspects of transportation infrastructures will be a special feature of thisCourse.

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SECTION A TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

COURSE AIMS

7306ENG Transportation Infrastructure: The purpose of this course is to provide the students with basicprinciples of Transportation Engineering and Pavement Engineering.

This course will introduce the general principles of transport planning and traffic engineering. This courseis to ensure that the students are equipped with a sound understanding of key areas of traffic and transportand has the ability to put this knowledge into practice. Further, this course will cover the behaviour andperformance of the most widely used construction materials in Transportation Infrastructure. Knowledgeabout pavement design is desirable for those who wish to work in the broad area of TransportationInfrastructure. Therefore, this course is also intended to equip the students with the practical aspects of thecurrent pavement design methodology. This course covers the design of three basic types of pavements:bituminous, concrete and interlocking pavements. Both conventional and analytical pavement designprocedures will be discussed. Specialist pavements such as heavy-duty and flag pavements andPavement Management Systems are also covered.

During the course, opportunities will be given to develop a range of generic skills including writtencommunication skills, problem solving skills and analysis and critical evaluation skills. Students will alsohave the opportunity to practice and enhance their ability to work effectively as a member of a team and toassume responsibility and make decisions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students should:

1. Understand transportation system and engineering

2. Design and detail the elements of road,

3. Plan and model urban transportation system

4. Understand traffic system components and analyse traffic data

5. Design and analyse traffic intersections

6. Apply traffic management principles

7. Understand the fundamental concepts of pavement design principles and methodologies

8. Design flexible and rigid pavements;

9. Understand the pavement management approaches

10. Communicate professionally and develop analytical skills

CONTENT, ORGANISATION AND TEACHING STRATEGIES

The purpose of this course is to teach students fundamentals and philosophies of TransportationInfrastructure. The contact hours consisting of:

13 hour lecture (Week 1-13)

12 hour tutorial (Week 2-13)

11 hour computer laboratory (Week 3-13)

12 hour laboratory (Week 9-12)

ACTIVITY CONTACT HOURSLecture (13 Weeks) 39Tutorial (12 Weeks) 24Laboratory Session (4 Weeks) 8Computer lab (11 Weeks) 11Total 82 hours

Lectures are designed to allow time for students to practise current material; tutorials will attempt toaddress any problems which students may encounter. A reading list is suggested but students are requiredto research other material to successfully complete the design project.

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CONTENT SUMMARY

Topic/Week Lecture Content Tutorial/LaboratoryContent

1 Introduction to transportation system and engineering,road hierarchical classes

2 Transport planning and modelling, geometric design ofroads

Tutorial on Topic 2

3 Traffic system components, traffic flow theory androadway capacity

Tutorial on Topic 3

4 Traffic studies: volume, speed, travel time and delay Tutorial on Topic 4

5 Traffic intersections: analysis and design Tutorial on Topic 5

6 Traffic management procedures Mid-semester Exam

7 Introduction to pavement engineering and design,pavement distresses

Tutorial on Topic 7

8 Pavement design inputs Tutorial on Topic 8

9 Pavement design inputs: pavement materials Tutorial on Topic 9

10 Pavement design inputs: materials testing Tutorial on Topic 10

11 Flexible pavement design, CIRCLY software Tutorial on Topic 1112 Rigid pavement design Tutorial on Topic 12

13 Pavement Management Systems, Life Cycle CostAnalysis

Tutorial on Topic 13

ASSESSMENT

Summary of Assessment

Item Assessment Task Length Weighting Topics Due Dayand Time

1. Mid-semester class test (Open Book) 90 mins 20% 1-5 Week 6

2. Laboratory reports 3000 words 15% 8-10 Week 12

3. Road and pavement design project report 6000 words 25% 2, 7-12 Week 13

4. Final Semester Exam (Open Book) 180 mins 40% 1-13 Exam Week

Assessment Details

Mid-semester class testAll students are required to sit for a mid-semester class test that covers topics from week 1 to week 5.

Laboratory reportsThree laboratory reports will be individually assessed.The laboratory reports assess the ability of thestudent to understand the material testing procedures they are to perform during the laboratorysessions. Through the analysis of the activity in the report, students problem solving skills and written

communication skills will be assessed.

Roadway and pavement design projectEach student is expected to work on an individual roadway and pavement design project. The goal ofthe project is to generate a set of plans and calculations for a roadway design and a set of alternativedesigns for a flexible pavement. To insure timely completion of the project and to keep up to date withtheir work, students are to report their progress frequently

Final semester examThe open-book final examination is to assess the students knowledge and understanding of therange of topics covered in the course as well as their ability to apply that knowledge to engineeringdesign problems.

To be eligible to pass the course, students are required to complete all items of assessment and achieveat least 50 (fifty) percent of total mark. In addition, they must obtain at least 40 (forty) percent in the finalexamination in order to achieve a grade of Pass or above.

Return of Assessment Items and Notification of Availability of Feedback on Assessment

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The students will be intimated of their assignment and seminar marks through Learning@Griffith resourcesimmediately after they are finalised.

GRADUATE SKILLS

The Griffith Graduate Statement states the characteristics that the University seeks to engender in itsgraduates through its degree programs.

Graduate Skills Taught Practised Assessed

Effective communication (written)

Effective communication (oral)

Effective communication (interpersonal)

Information literacy

Problem solving

Critical evaluation

Work autonomously

Work in teamsCreativity and innovation

Ethical behaviour in social / professional / work environments

Responsible, effective citizenship

Professional Skills

Listed below are the discipline specific graduate skills:

Engineering fundamentals

In-depth technical competence

Problem identification, formulation and solution

Professional responsibilities

TEACHING TEAM

Course Convenor

Convenor Details Gold Coast

Convenor Dr Kali Nepal

Email k.nepal@griffith.edu.au

Office Location G09 Room 1.17

Phone 07 5552 9724

Fax 07 5552 8065

Consultation times Will be indicated on Learning @ Griffith

Additional teaching team members

Moderator Details Gold Coast

Moderator Dr Sanaul Chowdhury

Email s.h.chowdhury @griffith.edu.au

Office Location G09 Room 1.26

Phone 07 5552 8662

Fax 07 5552 8065Consultation times Will be indicated on Learning @ Griffith

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COURSE COMMUNICATIONS

The Course Convenor is available for consultation at times indicated in the above section. Queries mayalso be emailed to the Course Convenor. The students are required to check their email and

Learning@Griffith website on a regular basis.

TEXTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Specified Texts1. Hoel, L. A.; Garber, N. J.; Sadek, A. W. (2008). Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, Thomson2. Austroads (2004). Pavement Design A Guide to the Structural Design of Road Pavements, 2

nd

Revision, Austroads Publication No AP-G17/04

Recommended Readings/References

1. Austroads Publications (1988-*) Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice- Part 1 to Part 7

2. Khisty, C. J. and Lall, B. K. (2002), Transportation Engineering- An Introduction, Third Edition,Prentice Hall

2. Mannering, F. L., Walter P. K., Washburn, S. S. (2005). Principles of Highway Engineering and TrafficAnalysis, Wiley, 3rd Edition

3. MinCAD Systems (2008), CIRCLY 5- User Manual (view from: www.mincad.com.au/)4. Huang Y. H. (2004). Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson, 2nd Edition.

http://www.mincad.com.au/http://www.mincad.com.au/

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SECTION B ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Students should refer to the Learning@Griffith website for further information about this course.

Administration

Unless otherwise stated, the normal course administration policies and rules of the School of Engineeringapply. See the School of Engineering Notice Board for details.

Assignment Submissions, Extensions and Penalties

For all the assessment items, whereas students may work together in problem solving, the calculationsand writing up should be the sole work of the student submitting.

If the student does not submit their assessment items by the due date, penalties will apply. Studentsseeking an extension of time in which to submit their assessment items must apply in writing to the CourseConvenor. Normally, the only ground on which an extension will be granted is the illness of the student.

Course Evaluation

A formal survey of the students in the form of evaluation of course and teaching will be undertaken towardsthe end of the semester. The results of survey will be discussed by the teaching team and any necessarymodifications to the course planned for the next offering.

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SECTION C KEY UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Students must conduct their studies at the University honestly, ethically and in accordance with acceptedstandards of academic conduct. Any form of academic conduct that is contrary to these standards isacademic misconduct, for which the University may penalise a student. Specifically it is academicmisconduct for a student to:

present copied, falsified or improperly obtained data as if it were the result of laboratorywork, field trips or other investigatory work;

include in the student's individual work material that is the result of significant assistancefrom another person if that assistance was unacceptable according to the instructions orguidelines for that work;

assist another student in the presentation of that student's individual work in a way that is

unacceptable according to the instructions or guidelines for that work;cheat; (Cheating is dishonest conduct in assessment);

plagiarise (Plagiarism is knowingly presenting the work or property of another person as ifit were one's own.)

Visit the Universitys Policy on Academic Misconductfor further details.

KEY STUDENT-RELATED POLICIES

All University policy documents are accessible to students via the Universitys Policy Library website at:www.griffith.edu.au/policylibrary. Links to key policy documents are included below for easy reference:

Student Charter Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy

Student Administration Policy Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals

Assessment Policy Examinations Timetabling Policy and Procedures

Academic Calendar Guideline on Student E-Mail

Health and Safety Policy

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

The University provides many facilities and support services to assist students in their studies. Links to

information about University support resources available to students are included below for easyreference:

Learning Centres - the University provides access to common use computing facilities for educationalpurposes. For details visit www.griffith.edu.au/cuse

Learning@Griffith- there is a dedicated website for this course via the Learning@Griffith student portal.

Student Services facilitate student access to and success at their academic studies. Student Servicesincludes: Careers and Employment Service; Chaplaincy; Counselling Service; Health Service; StudentEquity Services (incorporating the Disabilities Service); and the Welfare Office.

Learning Serviceswithin the Division of Information Services provides learning support in three skill areas:computing skills; library skills; and academic skills. The study skills resources on the website include self-help tasks focusing on critical thinking, exam skills, note taking, preparing presentations, referencing,writing, proof reading, and time management.

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SECTION C KEY UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Students must conduct their studies at the University honestly, ethically and in accordance with acceptedstandards of academic conduct. Any form of academic conduct that is contrary to these standards isacademic misconduct and is unacceptable.

Some students engage deliberately in academic misconduct, with intent to deceive. This conscious, pre-mediated form of cheating is one of the worst forms of fraudulent academic behaviour, for which theUniversity has zero tolerance and for which penalties, including exclusion from the University, will beapplied.

However the University recognises many students commit academic misconduct without intent to deceive.These students may be required to undertake additional educational activities to remediate their behaviour.

Specifically it is academic misconduct for a student to:

Cheat in examinations and testsby communicating, or attempting to communicate, with a fellowindividual who is neither an invigilator or member of staff; by copying, or attempting to copy from afellow candidate; attempting to introduce or consult during the examination, any unauthorised

printed or written material, or electronic calculating or information storage device; or mobilephones or other communication device, or impersonates another.

Fabricate results by claiming to have carried out tests, experiments or observations that have nottaken place or by presenting results not supported by the evidence with the object of obtaining anunfair advantage.

Misrepresent themselves by presenting an untrue statement or not disclosing where there is aduty to disclose in order to create a false appearance or identity.

Plagiarise by representing the work of another as their own original work, without appropriateacknowledgement of the author or the source. This category of cheating includes the following:

1. collusion, where a piece of work prepared by a group is represented as if it were the student's

own;1. acquiring or commissioning a piece of work, which is not his/her own and representing it as if it

were, by purchasing a paper from a commercial service, including internet sites, whether pre-written

or specially prepared for the student concerned submitting a paper written by another person, either by a fellow student or a person who is

not a member of the University;2. duplication of the same or almost identical work for more than one assessment item;3. copying ideas, concepts, research data, images, sounds or text;4. paraphrasing a paper from a source text, whether in manuscript, printed or electronic form, without

appropriate acknowledgement;5. cutting or pasting statements from multiple sources or piecing together work of others and

representing them as original work;6. submitting, as one own work, all or part of another student's work, even with the student's

knowledge or consent.

A student who willingly assists another student to plagiarise (for example by willingly giving them theirown work to copy from) is also breaching academic integrity, and may be subject to disciplinary action.

Visit the following web sites for further details:Institutional Framework for Promoting Academic Integrity among StudentsAcademic integrity for students

PLAGIARISM DETECTION SOFTWARE

The University uses plagiarism detection software. Students should be aware that your Course Convenormay use this software to check submitted assignments. If this is the case your Course Convenor willprovide more detailed information about how the detection software will be used for individual assessmentitems.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Griffith University is committed to providing a safe work and study environment, however all students, staffand visitors have an obligation to ensure the safety of themselves and those whose safety may be affectedby their actions. Staff in control of learning activities will ensure as far as reasonably practical, that thoseactivities are safe and that all safety obligations are being met. Students are required to comply with allsafety instructions and are requested to report safety concerns to the University.

General health and safety information can be obtained fromhttp://www.griffith.edu.au/hrm/health_and_safety/

Information about Laboratory safety can be obtained fromhttp://www.griffith.edu.au/ots/secure/health/content_labsafety.html

KEY STUDENT-RELATED POLICIES

All University policy documents are accessible to students via the Universitys Policy Library website at:www.griffith.edu.au/policylibrary. Links to key policy documents are included below for easy reference:

Academic Calendar

Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy

Assessment Policy

Examinations Timetabling Policy and Procedures

Guideline on Student E-Mail

Health and Safety Policy

Institutional Framework for Promoting Academic Integrity Among Students

Policy on Student Grievances and Appeals

Student Administration Policy

Student Charter

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT RESOURCES

The University provides many facilities and support services to assist students in their studies. Links toinformation about University support resources available to students are included below for easyreference:

Learning Centres - the University provides access to common use computing facilities for educationalpurposes. For details visit https://intranet.secure.griffith.edu.au/computing/student-computing/finding-available-computers

Learning@Griffith- there is a dedicated website for this course via the Learning@Griffith student portal.

Student Services facilitate student access to and success at their academic studies. Student Servicesincludes: Careers and Employment Service; Chaplaincy; Counselling Service; Health Service; Student

Equity Services (incorporating the Disabilities Service); and the Welfare Office.Learning Serviceswithin the Division of Information Services provides learning support in three skill areas:computing skills; library skills; and academic skills. The study skills resources on the website include self-help tasks focusing on critical thinking, exam skills, note taking, preparing presentations, referencing,writing, proof reading, and time management.

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