IMU663 - GEOMETRICAL DESIGN of MOTORWAYS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOMETRICAL DESIGN of MOTORWAYS | IMU663 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | There are no prerequisites. | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture | |||||
| Instructor (s) | To be defined by the Department. | |||||
| Course objective | 1. Understanding the importance of motorways in transportation systems. 2. Having adequate knowledge for motorways geometric design standards in details. 3. Understanding the new development of motorways in the world. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Development and Motorway Construction, Geometric Design Standards, Decision Criteria for Motorway, Route Location, Signing on Motorways, Traffic Management, ITS Application, Access Management, Toll Collection Systems, Intersections, Drainage Systems of Motorway, Motorway Lightening, Motorway Construction in Turkey, Planning and Application | |||||
| References | 1. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, (AASHTO), 2004, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 2. Highway Capacity Manuel, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, (AASHTO), 2010, Washington D.C., U.S.A. 3. Lamm, R., Psarianos, B., Mailaender ,T., 1999, Highway Design and Traffic Safety Engineering Handbook, Mc Graw-Hill,USA. 4. Drake, J., Yeadon, H. L., Evans, D. I., 1969, Motorways, London. 5. Kutlu, K., 1993, Trafik Tekniği, İTÜ Rektörlüğü, Sayı 1508, İstanbul. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Development and Motorway Construction |
| Week 2 | Geometric Design Standards |
| Week 3 | Decision Criteria for Motorway |
| Week 4 | Route Location |
| Week 5 | Signing on Motorways |
| Week 6 | Traffic Management, ITS Application, Access Management |
| Week 7 | Toll Collection Systems |
| Week 8 | Intersections |
| Week 9 | Midterm |
| Week 10 | Interchanges |
| Week 11 | Drainage Systems of Motorway, Motorway Lightening |
| Week 12 | Motorway Construction in Turkey |
| Week 13 | Planning and Application |
| Week 14 | Planning and Application |
| Week 15 | Planning and Application |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 5 | 15 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 15 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 0 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework assignment | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 34 | 114 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and Civil Engineering fields in solving complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 3. Ability to design a complex system/product to meet specific requirements under realistic conditions; can apply modern design methods. | X | ||||
| 4. Ability to select and use modern techniques in the analysis and solution of complex problems; can use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5. Ability to design, conduct experiments, collects data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering Topics. | X | ||||
| 6. Ability to work intra/interdisciplinary, individually or in teams. | X | ||||
| 7. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; knows at least one foreign language, especially English; write and understand reports, make effective presentations, give/receive clear instructions. | X | ||||
| 8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow the developments in science and technology and renew oneself. | X | ||||
| 9. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, know professional and ethical responsibility and standards. | X | ||||
| 10. Knowledge in project/risk management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | X | ||||
| 11. Knowledge on effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal/social dimensions; awareness of the legal consequences of technical solutions. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest