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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR20238: Transportation infrastructure engineering

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To provide an introductory knowledge to the planning and design of aspects of transportation infrastructure.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the unit, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the techniques used in the design and planning of transportation infrastructure, and knowledge of its relationship to the social, political and environmental context in which it is carried out.

Skills:
Ability to design and assess aspects of transportation infrastructure.

Content:
Introduction to transportation infrastructure, organisation of highway authorities in the UK, highway geometric design, pavement design, port and airfield pavement design, railway engineering. Note: Bridge engineering, transport planning and coastal (port) engineering are included in other specialist units.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR20238 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKB07 : BEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AFM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEAR-AKM07 : MEng (hons) Civil Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.