Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CE306
Course Name: Highway Engineering
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites: MAK201 - Bilgisayar Destekli Teknik Çizim | ME201 - Computer Aided Technical Drawing
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SELİM DÜNDAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to determine the alignment of a highway and construct it accordingly. The topics covered in this class includes: Basic concept in highway engineering. Characteristics of driver-pedestrian-vehicles. General properties of highway traffic. Geometric standards and design traffic of highways. Highway capacity. Highway location and horizontal alignment. Vertical alignment and curves. Horizontal curves. Urban roads. Intersection control and design. Soil engineering for highway design. Drainage.
Course Content: Understand the principles underlying highway design
Design a highway allowing for differing terrains
Design a highway allowing for differing horizontal and vertical curves
Assess alternative surface drainage schemes, including sustainable urban drainage
Design various types of intersections

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the principles underlying highway design
2) Assess alternative surface drainage schemes, including sustainable urban drainage
3) Assess the methods of earthwork operations, bridges and tunnelling which are used in connection with the provision of highways
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Evaluate how a new highway route is identified, planned and designed
2) Design a highway allowing for differing horizontal and vertical curves
3) Design various types of intersections
4) Justify the selection of pavement construction type for a given highway provision
5) Present a report that specifies improvement that can be made to a given highway infrastructure project, including maintenance techniques and planning.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to highway engineering
2) History of highway engineering ITS Applications History of Turkish roads General Directorate of Highways
3) Characteristics of human Characteristics of vehicles
4) Vehicle movements Traction force Resistances Motion of highway vehicles Sight distances
5) The properties of highway traffic Capacity Level of Service
6) Classification of highways Functional relations Geometric standards
7) Phases of the route study
8) Geometric properties of various types of horizontal curves
9) Midterm exam
10) Vehicle stability Superelevation
11) Transition curve types Properties of the clothoid Widening of the horizontal curves
12) Vertical geometry Vertical curve Profile
13) Properties of various intersection types
14) Drainage methods used on highway engineering

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: “KARAYOLU MÜHENDİSLİĞİ”, Nadir Yayla, BirsenYayınevi, İstanbul, 2009.
ISBN-9789755112879
References: Yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.) 5
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 40
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Project 1 30 30
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 137