To teach basic components of highway and road geometric standards, to prepare route surveying, to draw highway design project
Course Content
This course contains; Fundamentals of transportation engineering,General definitions and terminology,Fundamentals of highway engineering,Vehicle and road characteristics,Horizontal alignment (highway location survey),Highway geometric design,Route allocation and horizontal alignment,Horizontal curve - (1),Horizontal curve - (2),Transition curve,Vertical alignment ,Vertical curve,Application of transition spirals and superelevation,Soil engineering for highway design, drainage and drainage systems.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Determine the design philosophy to be used in highway transportation.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Describe the basic concepts of highway vehicle operation.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Make horizontal design of highway route.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Make vertical design of highway route.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Fundamentals of transportation engineering
Previewing book and lecture notes
2
General definitions and terminology
Previewing book and lecture notes
3
Fundamentals of highway engineering
Previewing book and lecture notes
4
Vehicle and road characteristics
Previewing book and lecture notes
5
Horizontal alignment (highway location survey)
Previewing book and lecture notes
6
Highway geometric design
Previewing book and lecture notes
7
Route allocation and horizontal alignment
Previewing book and lecture notes
8
Horizontal curve - (1)
Previewing book and lecture notes
9
Horizontal curve - (2)
Previewing book and lecture notes
10
Transition curve
Previewing book and lecture notes
11
Vertical alignment
Previewing book and lecture notes
12
Vertical curve
Previewing book and lecture notes
13
Application of transition spirals and superelevation
Previewing book and lecture notes
14
Soil engineering for highway design, drainage and drainage systems
Previewing book and lecture notes
Resources
1. Yayla, N., 2004. Karayolu Mühendisliği, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.
2. Kök, B.V., 2020. Karayolu Mühendisliği ve Tasarımı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3. "Highway Engineering", C. H. OGLESBY, C. I. HEWES, John-Wiley, 1963
4. "Highway design reference guide", ed. Kenneth B. WOODS, New York : McGraw-Hill, c1988.
5. "Traffic and Highway Engineering“, N.J.GARBER, , L.A HOEL,., West Publishing Co., 1987.
6. “Highway Engineering, P.H. WRIGHT, K. DIXON, Wiley, 2003
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
5
1
5
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
50
50
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
147
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(147/30)
5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Abdullah Hilmi LAV
Assistant(s)
Aim
To teach basic components of highway and road geometric standards, to prepare route surveying, to draw highway design project
Course Content
This course contains; Fundamentals of transportation engineering,General definitions and terminology,Fundamentals of highway engineering,Vehicle and road characteristics,Horizontal alignment (highway location survey),Highway geometric design,Route allocation and horizontal alignment,Horizontal curve - (1),Horizontal curve - (2),Transition curve,Vertical alignment ,Vertical curve,Application of transition spirals and superelevation,Soil engineering for highway design, drainage and drainage systems.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Determine the design philosophy to be used in highway transportation.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Describe the basic concepts of highway vehicle operation.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Make horizontal design of highway route.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Make vertical design of highway route.
10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Fundamentals of transportation engineering
Previewing book and lecture notes
2
General definitions and terminology
Previewing book and lecture notes
3
Fundamentals of highway engineering
Previewing book and lecture notes
4
Vehicle and road characteristics
Previewing book and lecture notes
5
Horizontal alignment (highway location survey)
Previewing book and lecture notes
6
Highway geometric design
Previewing book and lecture notes
7
Route allocation and horizontal alignment
Previewing book and lecture notes
8
Horizontal curve - (1)
Previewing book and lecture notes
9
Horizontal curve - (2)
Previewing book and lecture notes
10
Transition curve
Previewing book and lecture notes
11
Vertical alignment
Previewing book and lecture notes
12
Vertical curve
Previewing book and lecture notes
13
Application of transition spirals and superelevation
Previewing book and lecture notes
14
Soil engineering for highway design, drainage and drainage systems
Previewing book and lecture notes
Resources
1. Yayla, N., 2004. Karayolu Mühendisliği, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.
2. Kök, B.V., 2020. Karayolu Mühendisliği ve Tasarımı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3. "Highway Engineering", C. H. OGLESBY, C. I. HEWES, John-Wiley, 1963
4. "Highway design reference guide", ed. Kenneth B. WOODS, New York : McGraw-Hill, c1988.
5. "Traffic and Highway Engineering“, N.J.GARBER, , L.A HOEL,., West Publishing Co., 1987.
6. “Highway Engineering, P.H. WRIGHT, K. DIXON, Wiley, 2003
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively.
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
