Transportation Engineering II
Course Objective:
After the completion of the course, students will be able to
design, construct, supervise, repair and maintain the roads.
They will be familiar with the traffic design, control and
operation. The course provides the glimpses on the bridge
and tunnel as well.
1. Traffic Engineering [16 hours]
1. Introduction and Scope of Traffic Engineering
1. Definition of Traffic Engineering
2. Scope of Traffic Engineering
3. Traffic Characteristics
2. Traffic Studies
1. Traffic Volume Studies
2. Speed Studies
3. Origin and Destination Studies
4. Traffic Flow Characteristics
5. Traffic Capacity Studies
6. Parking Studies
7. Accident Studies
3. Traffic Control Devices
1. Traffic Signs
2. Traffic Signals
3. Road Markings
4. Traffic Island
4. Road Intersections
1. Basic Requirements of Intersection
2. Types of Intersections and their
Configuration
3. Channelized and Unchannelized Intersections
4. Rotary Intersection
5. Grade Separated Intersections
5. Road Lighting
1. Importance of Road Lighting
2. Factors Influencing Night Visibility
3. Requirements of Level of Illumination in
Roads
4. Design of the Lighting System: Selection of
Height of Lamps, Spacing between Light
Poles, Height and Overhang of Light Poles,
Lateral Placement and Lighting Layouts
2. Highway Pavement [10 hours]
1. Definition and Types of Pavements
2. Differences between Flexible and Rigid Pavement
Structure
3. Loads and Other Factors Controlling Pavement
Design
4. Design Methods for Flexible Pavements- Rode
notes 29, 31, CBR, AASTHO.
5. Details of Asphalt Institute Method of Design of
Flexible Pavements
6. Design Methods for Rigid Pavements and
Westerguard’s Theory
7. Stress due to Load, Temperature Differential and
Sub-grade Friction
8. Details of the IRC Method of Design of Rigid
Pavements for Highways
3. Road Construction Technology [8 hours]
1. Activities and Techniques Used in Road
Construction
2. Tools, Equipment and Plants Used in Road
Construction
3. Execution of Earth Work
4. Construction of Low Cost Roads
5. Construction of Prime Coat, Tack Coat and Seal
Coat
6. Construction of Surface Dressing
7. Construction of otta-seal.
8. Construction of Grouted or Penetration Macadam
9. Construction of Different types of Bituminous
Premixes
10. Construction of Cement Concrete Pavements
4. Highway Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation
[6 hours]
1. Classification of Maintenance Activities for Road
Pavements and Road Facilities
2. Inspection, Prioritization and Planning of
Maintenance Operations
3. Evaluation of Pavement Distress and Pavement
Condition
4. Types of Road Failure and its causes
5. Types and Methods of Pavement Repairs
6. Types of Overlays and Strengthening of Existing
Pavements
5. Introduction to Bridge and Tunnel Engineering
[5 hours]
1. Choice of Bridge Location Site
2. Classification of Bridges and Component Parts of
a Bridge
3. Introduction to River Bank and Protection
Structure
4. Types of Road and Railway Tunnels
5. Component Parts of Tunnel and Tunnel Cross-
Section
6. Survey for Tunnel Alignment
7. Drainage, Lighting and Ventilation Requirements
for Tunnel
8. Introduction of Tunneling in Firm Soil, Soft Soil
and Rock
9. Tunnel Lining
Tutorials:
Class room exercise on traffic volume, capacity and
characteristics studies, assignment on road intersection
and lighting system with report preparation. Exercise on
road pavement design
Practicals:
1. Determination of CBR Value
2. Measurement of Spot Speed and Data Analysis
3. Measurement of Deflection of Pavement Surface
References:
1. “A Text-book on Highway Engineering and Airports”,
S.B.Sehgal and K.I. Bhanot, S. Chand and Co.
Publishers Ltd., New Delhi
2. “Principles, Practice and Design of Highway
Engineering”, S.K. Sharma, S. Chand and Co.
Publishers Ltd., New Delhi
3. “Highway Engineering” Dr. S.K. Khanna and Dr.
C.E.G.Justo, Nem Chand & Bros Roorkee (U.P.)
4. “Highway Engineering” C.A. Flaherty, Edward Arnold
(Publishers ) Ltd.
5. “Course Manual on Transportation Engineering” P.M.
Parajuli, Department of Civil Engineering, Pulchowk
Campus
Evaluation Scheme:
The questions will cover all the chapters in the Syllabus.
The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table
below.
Chapt Hou Mark
er rs distributi
on*
1 16 28
2 8 16
3 10 20
4 6 8
5 5 8
Total 45 80
*Note: There may be minor deviation in marks
distribution.
