Assessment Cover Sheet

Faculty of Engineering

Module Details
Module Code CE 4422 Module Title Pavement Design
Program: SLIIT Course: BSc (Eng)
Stream: Civil
Assessment details
Title Assignment II Group assignment NO
Lecturer/ Instructor Dr. Niranga Amarasingha Date of Performance
Due date 03 Oct 2019; 1:00 pm Date submitted

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Learning Outcomes and Graduate Engineer Attributes of the Assessments
Assessment Pavement Design (Assignment 2) Module Code CE4422
Type of Assessment Mid Exam Quiz Lab Other CA End Exam
(Tick appropriate one)

Learning Outcomes and Mapped Programme outcomes

PO1: Demonstrate broad knowledge of engagement with the fundamental practices and principles that underpin Civil Engineering
PO2: Think creatively and analytically to respond to emerging professional and entrepreneurial opportunities in Civil Engineering
PO3: Apply research skills and related information to investigate, solve and design complex problems in civil Engineering
PO4: Design, Select and Apply, technological knowledge, skills and modern tools for sustainable civil Engineering Practice
PO5: Demonstrate broad knowledge of financial management, risk assessment and business practices
PO6: Engage in continuous self-motivated learning and development of knowledge and skills as a professional engineer, contributing to the profession and
beyond
PO7: Communicate effectively with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
PO8: Function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team leader, recognizing
health, safety and environmental issues
PO9: Displaying of professional behavior and ethical practice in the context of engineering projects and community engagement

List all learning outcomes that are assessed in this assessment and map them with relevant programme outcomes
and IESL Graduate Engineer Attribute

Learning Outcome Programme IESL Graduate

Outcomes Engineer
Attribute
LO1 :Design highway pavements as load bearing systems by applying PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, 1,2,3,5,6, 8, 10,
theoretical knowledge. PO5, PO6, PO7, 12
PO8, PO9, PO10,
P011, PO12
LO3: Design surface drainage for roadways PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, 1,2,3,5,6, 8, 10,
PO5, PO6, PO7, 12
PO8, PO9, PO10,
P011, PO12

IESL Graduate Engineer Attributes

Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and
engineering fundamentals to the analysis of complex
engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, research literature, conduct investigations
and solve complex engineering problems to provide valid
conclusions
Design systems, components or processes that meet specified
needs
Conduct investigations of complex problems using research
based knowledge and research methods
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources,
and modern engineering and IT tools to complex engineering
activities
Assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural and environmental
issues related to professional engineering solutions.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of sustainable development
1 concepts and practices required for dealing with 7
contemporary issues related to professional engineering
practice.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of ethical responsibilities
2 and professional standards 8
Demonstrate ability to function effectively as an individual
3 and in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the 9
capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective
team member.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
4 activities with the engineering community and with 10
society at large, such as being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions
Demonstrate broad knowledge of management and 11
5 business practices, including financial management, risk and
change management
Engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broad
12
6 context of technological change

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Upload to Courseweb [100 marks]
Assignments are expected to investigate and report an advanced topic in the pavement engineering (provided
from the list below, or any other topic discussed with the lecturer). The report should explore the topic, explain
the subject, provide critical review on the recent relevant publications and communicate the technical details.
Writing Style: The assignment should be written in an expository style with single line spacing and size 12
font. (Maximum 5 pages & minimum 3 pages)
Referencing Requirements: The assignment must use Chicago Referencing style.
At least 2 recent and relevant referred articles (from journals, conference proceedings, books and
government reports) are expected to be referenced in this assignment.
Answer to this question should be uploaded to courseweb.
Research topics:
1. Application of numerical method in pavement mechanistic design
2. Determination of subgrade’s strength by dynamic cone penetration test
3. Determination of subgrade’s strength by static cone penetration test
4. Determination of subgrade’s strength by FWD test
5. Determination of asphalt dynamic modulus by four point fatigue test
6. Determination of asphalt dynamic modulus by AMPT
7. Categories of surface cracks in the asphalt layer
8. Sustainable pavement design approaches
9. Effect of temperature on the mechanical performance of the asphalt layer
10. Design of haul roads
11. Application of polymers in the asphalt layer
12. Design and construction of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
13. Uneven distribution of pressure tyre contact pressure on the asphalt layers
14. Effect of shakedown in the granular material behaviour
15. Design and construction of composite pavement system
16. Application of fly ash in the pavement layers
17. Application of geogrid in the pavement layers
18. Healing effects in the asphalt concrete
19. Application of recycled waste aggregate in the base layer
20. Application of reclaimed plastics in asphalt
21. Application of crumb rubber in asphalt concrete
22. Effects of chemically polluted water on the flexible pavement structure
23. Effects of chemically polluted water on the rigid pavement structure
24. Determination of asphalt viscosity under cyclic loading
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 25. Effect of different binder on the mechanical behaviour of asphalt concrete
26. Comparison between pavement’s performance of cemented base material and granular base material
27. Investigation of bottom-up cracking in the asphalt layer
28. Investigation of up-bottom cracking in the asphalt layer
29. Effect of ground water table rising on the performance of roads
30. Cost analysis of pavement repairs strategies

Please upload word document. Plagiarism will be checked using turnitin by the lecturer. The content
matching must not be more than 10%.