Highway Engineering

Unit code: NEC2204 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEC2104 - Engineering Surveying
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

The field of highway engineering is a vital part of national and international infrastructure development. This unit of study introduces students to the principles of road design and construction which can be applied in various urban and rural contexts. Students learn to perform geometric road design, including route location, superelevation, transition curves, grading and earthwork calculations, as well as pavement design methods for both flexible and rigid pavements, introduction to road drainage methods, surface and subsurface drainage, and road maintenance issues and programs. They work in small teams on real world projects which require consideration of the natural and existing built environment, OH&S compliance and established reporting protocols.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply appropriate geometric standards to the design of rural roads;
  2. Exhibit understanding of methods to determine efficient earthworks operations;
  3. Conceptually map the process for designing road pavements;
  4. Identify, formulate and solve emerging problems, and perform requisite design/redesign work;
  5. Use a systematic approach to design and evaluate engineering solutions taking into account all relevant technical, environmental, economic and social considerations;

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 25%
Group Assignment.
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 25%
Individual Project on the design of flexible and rigid pavements
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 50%
Individual Tests (2)

Required reading

Refer to VU Collaborate for recommended reading and additional resources.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

Search for units, majors & minors