Course - Sustainable roads - BYGA2342
Sustainable roads
About
About the course
Course content
Lesson topics relevant for operation and maintenance:
- Overview, standard requirements and prerequisites
- Amplification methods
- Tarmac laying injuries and maintenance
- Limiting maintenance backlog
- Summer operation
- Winter operation
- Tunnels, electrical, bridges and quays
- Landslides, flooding, emergency and information
- Special challenges and solutions in large cities and towns
- Contracts
- Quality Plans/ISO certification
Learning outcome
- Knowledge
- knowledge of the planning and execution of tasks in the operation and maintenance -
- knowledge of Applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, standards and norms in operation and maintenance
- Skills
- The candidate will receive a broad introduction to the field operation and maintenance of roads and streets
- The candidate has an understanding of the importance of operational and maintenance tasks, and the consequences of inadequate maintenance
Learning methods and activities
Classroom teaching combined with inspections, submissions and teamwork.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
Required coursework requirements are exercises to be submitted until 6 pcs. All exercises must be approved in order to take the exam. 4 hours written exam (grade scale A-F).
Re-sit exam in May/June.
In case of delayed examination an oral examination may be given.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
Geotechnical, Geomatics
Course materials
Textbook "Drift og vedlikehold av veger Nr. 365, Vegdirektoratet 30. juni 2015". In addition, the literature indicated at semester start.
Subject areas
- Highway Engineering
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.