This lecture deals with the geotechnical aspects in transportation, introduces pavement design and familiarises students with the behaviour of the various materials used in traffic route engineering. The lecture focuses on roads, however, many of the basic geotechnical principles are also transferable to other modes of transport.
Learning objective
Students should be able to recognise basic structural and material-related connections in traffic route engineering as well as be able to design pavements. This includes knowledge of the interrelation of local conditions such as soil properties, climate, water, as well as the mechanical behaviour of the selected construction materials and the quality of the design models involved.
Content
The content of the lecture is divided into the parts “geotechnical fundamentals in transportation”, “construction technology and materials” and “pavement design”. In the first part, soil stabilization, artificial compaction, testing of soils as well as the effects of frost are discussed for traffic route engineering. Thereafter, knowledge of the building materials and construction methods used in transportation is imparted with reference to European and national standards. After conveying some introductory concepts on the structural behaviour of asphalt, different design methods and models for pavements are subsequently examined. This knowledge is conveyed through lectures, practical demonstrations, moderated exercises and assignments (to be completed independently).
Lecture notes
Slides, exercise and homework sheets, handouts
Literature
According to the bibliography in the submitted documents
Prerequisites / Notice
Basic knowledge in “soil mechanics”.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Decision-making
fostered
Media and Digital Technologies
fostered
Problem-solving
fostered
Project Management
fostered
Social Competencies
Communication
fostered
Cooperation and Teamwork
fostered
Customer Orientation
fostered
Leadership and Responsibility
fostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence
fostered
Sensitivity to Diversity
fostered
Negotiation
fostered
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
fostered
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
fostered
Integrity and Work Ethics
fostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
fostered
Self-direction and Self-management
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course