Course - Planning and construction of roads - BYGA2227
BYGA2227 - Planning and construction of roads
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Premises for geometric design of roads - Road geometry and line construction - Cross-sectional design and road side terrain - dimensioning of superstructure - load-bearing capacity, reinforcement - Environmental-climate impact - Aesthetics and adaptation to terrain - Universal design - The road in society - Data basis; map data and area plan data - Use of digital design tools - Production of road models, floor plans and quantity calculation
Learning outcome
Students should have knowledge of: Basic principles of planning and design of roads.- Alignment, road aesthetics and good adaptation to the surroundings.- Basic knowledge of road construction materials. - Loads on and dimensioning methods for road constructions. - Laws, regulations and norms that apply to the subject area - about the subject area's ethical environmental challenges - Understand the construction process within road construction within the framework of laws and regulations, and the role of stakeholders. - that road planning contributes to achieving sustainable infrastructure and sustainable cities and communities.
Skills Students should be able to - Construct a road line with good adaptation to the surroundings. - Use the handbooks of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration within road and street design - Implement road planning using various technical tools. - Dimension road constructions against traffic and climate stresses.
General competence Students will: - Apply knowledge of basic principles for road design. - Assess the environmental consequences of locating and designing roads. - Carry out sensible choices of materials for the various layers / elements in a road construction - Dimension road constructions to withstand current and future changes in climate and traffic load. - Prepare detailed plans for roads / infrastructure.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises with supervision.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
4 mandatory exercises. All exercises must be approved to be admitted to the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
The subjects Geomatics and Geotechnics
Course materials
This will be informed at the start of the study.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Highway Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates G326 Gnisten/Fagskolen 14 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"