Highway Geometric Design | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CIV 7112

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master of Science In Civil Engineering

College:

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

School:

School of Engineering

Department:

Civil And Environmental Engineering

Course Discipline:

science

Course Description & Objectives:

This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of design of geometric features of a highway. This will include laying out potential routes, design of the alignment and intersections, and evaluation of earthwork requirements. Objectives:

To introduce basic elements of traffic engineering; traffic studies and characteristics, facility design and traffic control.
To explain the importance and steps of highway geometry design in relation to safety and operation.
Explain the importance of key design elements and design factors in relation to safety and operation.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, a student should be able to:

Understand and apply the principles learnt to highway design problems.
Use existing computer tools to generate and analyze designs.
Work independently in the field of highway design