Course - Geometric Design of Roads - TBA4203
TBA4203 - Geometric Design of Roads
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The subject will focus on the basic principles of highway design, road geometry and alignment, cross-section design, climatic and environmental factors, aesthetics and adaptation to surroundings.
Learning outcome
Knowledge Students will have knowledge of: - Basic principles of planning and design of roads. - Alignment, road aesthetics and adaptation to the environment. - Understand the road building process within the context of laws and regulations, and the role of stakeholders. Skills Students will be able to: - Construct a road with good adaptation to the environment - Implement geometric planning of roads using engineering tools. Competence Students will: - Apply basic principles for the design of roads within the context of a design problem - Assess the environmental impacts of location and design of roads - Prepare detailed plans for such infrastructure elements.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises. The lectures are given in English, but the curriculum is in Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise
Further on evaluation
Part assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The parts includes a final written digital exam under supervision (weighted 70%), works (weighted 15%) and a practical test (weighted 15%). The results for each part is given a letter grade, and the final grade is calculated according to the given weighting. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. All parts of the assessment must be passed in order to get a passing grade for the whole course.
Course materials
Collection of compendia or book.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA4201 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2014 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Railway Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 70/100 D 2023-11-30 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL315 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 37 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 5 -
Autumn
ORD
Work
15/100
Release
2023-10-20Submission
2023-10-27
10:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Practical exam
15/100
C
Release
2023-11-22Submission
2023-12-08
10:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 70/100 D INSPERA
-
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"