UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD FORM MS (2010/11)

MODULE SPECIFICATION

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Date of completion of this version of Module Specification December 2010

Date of approval by the Programme Approval and Review Sub-committee:

Module Title: CRN:

Highway Design and Analysis 33290

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University module code: HESA/JACS subject area code :

SG-H200-200-?? H200/H210/HK21/HK2C

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Level : Credit Value : ECTS Value : Length (in Semester(s) in which to
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5 20 10 Semesters) be offered:
2 1&2
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Title of Module being replaced (if any): With effect from :
Existing module Highway Design and Construction September 2012
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New module

Originating School: Module Co-ordinator(s)

Computing, Science & Dr S. Yousif
Engineering

Programme(s) in which to be offered:

B.Eng(Hons) / M.Eng(Hons) Civil Engineering

Pre-requisites (between levels): Co-requisites (within a level):

None None
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Indicative learning hours: Percentage taught by School(s) other than originating School :
200 hours Nil

Aims of Module:

The aim is to present the principles which underlie current UK practice in Highway Design,
Construction and Analysis, including the application of statistical techniques to Transport
Engineering problems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

On completion of this module students should be able to:

• Understand the principles which have formed the Highway Standards for link design and
junction layout, with a specific focus on highway safety engineering, and be able to interpret
relevant design tables.
• Be able to sketch alternative layouts for at-grade junctions and grade-separated
intersections and to discuss critically the advantages and disadvantages of different options.
• Know the basic design principles for highway pavements.
• Select alternative materials for road construction (recycled/secondary) and be able to
design the various types and plan maintenance strategies based on traffic assessments and survey
information.
• Understand and apply survey techniques employed to establish the condition of in-service
pavements.
• Understand and apply a range of traffic survey techniques.
• Use statistical application methods to analyse data.
• Undertake capacity calculations for non-signaised junctions using manual methods and
appropriate software tools.

Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes

On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate effective skills relating to:
Report writing; Conducting surveys; Interpretation of Design Charts and standards; Problem solving
skills using statistical methods; Application of standard transport software; Planning, organising and
time management.
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Module mark calculation: Method A
Assessment components (in chronological order of submission/examination date)
Denote final assessment component in box marked final assessment component (99)
Duration Word count (if Component pass
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Type of assessment Weighting% (if exam) essay/dissertation): requiredxi
Design Exercise 25 Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No
Final assessment
component (99)
75 2.5 hours Yes No
Examination

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Learning and teaching strategies :

Student learning will centre on guided learning supported by weekly lectures and tutorials with
additional use of video material, studies on site and junction analysis software as appropriate.
Current UK design standards form the basis of much of the work. Extracts from standards are
made available to students and the application of design charts and methodologies is considered,
with worked examples.

Randomly timed tests during the lecture/tutorial programme are used to identify the learning
progress of students in statistical methods.

The Design Exercise will be part of a cross module, group design exercise which will address a
challenging client brief. The final output may be a combination of written report, drawings,
sketches, poster, presentation, computer model or physical model. Students will be encouraged to
develop designs under staff supervision in the Design Studio environment.

The Design Exercise will address sustainability, health & safety and professionalism in civil
engineering. It will create an opportunity for students to synthesise knowledge from a wide range of
level 4 and 5 subjects, develop interpersonal and management skills and prepare fthemselves for a
 career in industry. Peer assessment is used in the assessment marks.

Syllabus outline:

Geometric Design and Layout of Roads and Junctions comprising;

Geometric Design Principles; Highway Link Design and Highway Safety Engineering;
Layout and Design of Major/Minor Junctions;
Layout and Design of Grade-Separated Intersections
Capacity analysis for non-signalised junctions
Speed/Flow/Density relationship.

Pavement Design includes:

Principles of Pavement Design
Types of pavements (flexible, rigid and composite)
Material used in road building (including the use of secondary and recycled material)
Design of the multi-layer pavement based on the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
Joints in rigid pavements
Principles of road drainage
Highway maintenance and monitoring techniques (use of surface dressing)

Introduction to statistical techniques used in traffic /transportation engineering.

Traffic surveys/Application of traffic software and analysis.

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Indicative texts and/or other learning materials/resources ;

O'Flaherty, C. A. (2002) Highways, 4th Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

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Roess, R.P., Prassas, E.S. and McShane, W.R. (2011) Traffic Engineering, 4 Edition, Pearson.
Rogers, M. (2008) Highway Engineering, 2nd Edition, Blackwell.
Current standards for highway design and construction ( e.g. relevant volumes of the Design
Manual for Roads and Bridges).

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see HESA JACS Codes webpage http://www.hesa.ac.uk/index.php/content/view/356/233/
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indicate level 3,4,5,6,7
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permissible credit values are set out in Academic Regulations 3.1.3 to 3.1.5
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European Credit Transfer System: 2 Salford Credits = 1 ECTS credit
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indicate 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2, subject to permissible module shapes in Academic Regulations 3.1.8/9
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check one box as applicable
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insert month and year of first/next delivery of module
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identify all participating Schools other than Originating School
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delete as applicable; refer to Academic Regulations 8.5. Where applicable, indicate where both
methods are used, i.e. where module is delivered to students of more than one programme and at
least one requires Method B for PRSB reasons
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please indicate, in chronological order of submission date, each assessment component by type, e.g.
examination, oral, coursework, project, dissertation; denote final assessment component in box
marked Final assessment component (99)
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if Method B is used for module mark calculation, indicate Yes to specify the assessment
component(s) to be passed in order to pass the module
xii refers to the choice and range of teaching activities which are most appropriate in creating learning
experiences which help students to achieve the module’s learning outcomes and develop
transferable skills; issues of equality, diversity and accessibility must also be given full consideration
xiii the “Indicative texts and/or learning materials/resources” box should include a maximum of 5 items
for new modules; for existing modules the box should include a link for PARSC reviewers and
readers to the comprehensive reading list at http://lasu.salford.ac.uk