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CE 355 - Transportation Engineering I

Catalog Description

Introduction to traffic demand, transportation planning, traffic flow relationships, geometric design, transportation safety, traffic control devices, queuing analysis, and multimodal transportation.

Note: this course substitutes for 352 in the old curriculum

3 credit hours (lecture)

Prerequisites

Schedule

Fall, 2009 : LH
Spring, 2010 : SR
Fall, 2010 : LH
Spring, 2011 : SR
Fall, 2011 : LH
Spring, 2012 : X

Textbooks and Resources

Course Objective

To teach the following concepts and tools related to transportation facility design: 1. Travel demand and traffic flow 2. Geometric design of highways and railroads 3. Pavement design 4. Traffic control devices

Topics

    Traffic Demand Analysis 
  • Traffic flow theory
  • Level of service
  • Travel demand measurements
  • Determining the number of lanes needed

    Functional Classification of Roadways

    Road Cross-Section

    Design Assignment on Cross-Section (using CAD)

    Horizontal Alignment
  • Minimum radius
  • Superelevation
  • Spiral and attaining superelevation

    Vertical Alignment
  • Maximum and minimum grades
  • Vertical curves

    Sight Distance

    Railroad Track Design

    Flexible Pavement Design: AASHTO Method

    Traffic Control Devices

    Traffic Signal Timing

Professional Component

This course addresses the following EC 2000 professional component requirements: 

  • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  • an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
  • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
  • a knowledge of contemporary issues

Relationship to Program Objectives

Relationship of course to program objectives: The course covers management and design principles. Economic analysis is taught in depth.

Last update: Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:00 pm by ccox9

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