CE 102

Civil Engineering Practices

Topic 2: Traffic engineering and road

safety
 Traffic Engineering
 The nature of Transportation Demand
Unlike the demand of other commodities,
e.g. cash crops
It is a derived demand.
The need of achieving some goal (such as
reaching office or work)creates the need to
travel
Therefore the two of the major aspects in
travel demand is “land use” and “trip-
purpose”
 Modes of transportation
Urban people Transportation Systems
Intercity Transportation Systems
Urban and Intercity Freight
Transportation systems
 Road classifications
Main Arterial roads
Collector roads
Feeder roads
 The designing of roads takes into account the
behavior of the driver, the geometry of the
road, the traffic volume, the road users, so as
to provide smooth, safe and comfortable ride.
Sight distance
Drivers reaction time
 Speed limit
Super elevation
Traffic signs
 Whatever the reason when and wherever the road is
planned, design and constructed it should be safe for
the road users and also the pedestrians along side the
road.
 The biggest thing is that there must be clear and
concise signs in place so there is clear
communications between vehicles using the road and
also for pedestrians to adhere to. This will help reduce
road accidents due to poor designs implemented.
Topic 3: Construction and Maintenance of Harbors
 The basic areas of concern in terms
of harbor construction
 Harbour (American – Harbor)– it is a place
of security and comfort, a small bay or
other sheltered part of an area of water,
usually well protected from high waves
and strong currents, and deep enough to
provide anchorage for ships and other
crafts.
 It is also a place where port facilities are
provided e.g. accommodation for ships
and cargo handling facilities
 The term port or seaport normally
includes the harbour and the adjacent
town or city suitable for loading goods
and embarking men.
 Ships are accommodated and handled
at these common port structures
Wharves or Quays
Piers and jetties
 Harbour maintenance
 Harbours can be natural or man made
 The maintenance is usually carried out on
the port facilities and berthing area.
 Pavement is one main area that needs
 Dredging in a construction process used to
remove silt and dig up the area beneath
the sea where ships usually dock.
 Conclusion of Topic
The structures we build seem to be
for a reason, development.
Sustainability of these structures is
depends on the design and the
maintenance mechanism set in place.
 Any question??
 Class take note pick up your
assignment tomorrow at front
desk.