Course Title: Carry out geometric road design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: CIVE5678
Course Title: Carry out geometric road design
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mr.Muhammad Aftabuzzamani
PHONE: 9925 .............
FAX: (03) 99254377
Email: muhammad.aftabuzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130B – Use technical mathematics (basic)
EDX140B – Use technical mathematics (advanced)
EDC040B – Perform measurements and layout tasks on construction sites.
EDC050B – Prepare drawings required in the construction of rural roads.
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to design and calculate the geometry of both rural and urban roads using relevant Australian road design standards.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAC050B Carry out geometric road design |
Element: |
1. Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Tabulated data is extracted as required |
Element: |
2. Design and calculate the vertical alignment of a roadway centreline. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Tabulated data is extracted as required. |
Element: |
3. Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Tabulated data is extracted as required. |
Element: |
4. Design an intersection at grade for a given design vehicle. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Tabulated data is extracted. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Activity: Examples on operating speed estimation.
Activity :Carry out assignment1(Selection of preferred alignment) in class
Activity :Carry out assignment 1(Selection of preferred alignment) in class
Activity: Carry out assignment 1(Selection of preferred alignment) in class.
Activity: Examples on circular curve design.
Activity: Carry out assignment 2(Design of horizontal alignment) in class
Activity: Carry out assignment 2(Design of horizontal alignment) in class
Activity: Examples on superelevation calculation.
Activity: Carry out assignment 2(Design of horizontal alignment) in class.
Activity: Examples on transition curve design.
Activity: Carry out assignment 2(Design of horizontal alignment) in class.
Activity: Examples on crest curve design
Activity: Carry out assignment 3(Design of vertical alignment) in class
Activity: Examples on crest curve design
Activity: Carry out assignment 3 (Design of vertical alignment and C/S drafting)in class
Activity: Examples on sag curve design
Activity: Carry out assignment 3(Design of vertical alignment and C/S drafting) in class
Activity: road cross section drafting.
Activity: Carry out assignment 3(Drafting of C/s of road) in class
Activity: Carry out assignment 3 (Drafting of C/s of road) in class
Activity: Follow the feedbacks on Assignment 1, 2, 3 and 4 and submit project 1.
Activity :Design and calculate intersection at grade
Activity :Design and calculate intersection at grade
Activity: Design and calculate intersection at grade.
Engineering employment requires the capacity to work effectively in teams, to communicate effectively in both oral and writing and to learn effectively. In order to prepare students for employment as graduates they will be provided a quality assured teaching and learning environment which is conductive to the development of adult learning. Adult learning is characterised by the students accepting responsibility for their own learning and actively participating in the learning process as individuals and as contributors to the teams. Adult learning is the hallmark of a professional. The specific responsibilities as adult learners in respect of this subject are:
- to be aware of and to observe the regulations related to plagiarism
- to submit (on time) all work for assessment as required
- to complete all pre-reading and preparatory work prior to the class for which it will be used
- to effectively use the academic staff resources provided (consultation time, tutors, e- mail etc)
- to participate as an effective and honest member of a learning team
- to contribute effectively to a group of peers in a climate of mutual respect and to question each other and the academic staff when uncertain
Effective Communication Presentation of subject material in the most up to date manner. Assessment by way of exams and laboratory reports
Creative: Planning & organising activities Collecting, analysing & organising information.
Ethical responsibilities: Introducing Engineers Australia Code of Ethics Observing legislation and statutory requirements. Identifying plagiarism attempts
Team work : Appropriate personnel to be consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the module activities Team approach in collating and evaluating results of research or testing procedures undertaken
Long-life learners: Encourage self-study through curiosity Some percentage of assessment will test these skills Professional Attitudes Presenting professional image Communication, class participation and performance.
Teaching Schedule
Session/Week commencing | Topic | Resource and Activities | Elements/Performance criteria | Assessment Tasks |
1 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline.
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Activity 1: Examples on operating speed estimation. Activity 2: Carry out assignment1 in class |
1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 | Assignment 1 |
2 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline.
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Activity 2: Carry out assignment 1 in class | 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 | Assignment 1 |
3 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline.
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Activity 2: Carry out assignment 1 in class | 1.1, 1.2 and 1.5 | Assignment 1 due by this week |
4 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline- Circular curve.
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Activity 1: Examples on circular curve design. Activity2: Carry out assignment 2 in class |
1.1,1.2,1.5 | Assignment 2 |
5 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline- Circular curve.
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Activity1: Carry out assignment 2 in class | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5 | Assignment 2 |
6 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline- Circular curve.
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Activity 1: Examples on superelevation calculation. Activity2: Carry out assignment 2 in class |
1.3 | Assignment 2 |
7 | Design and calculate the horizontal alignment of a roadway centreline- Transition curve.
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Activity 1: Examples on transition curve design Activity2: Carry out assignment 2 in class |
1.4 | Assignment 2 due by next week |
8 | Design and calculate the vertical alignment of a roadway centreline- Crest curve
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Activity 1: Examples on crest curve design Activity 2: Carry out assignment 3 in class |
2.1,2.2,2.3 | Assignment 3 |
9 | Design and calculate the vertical alignment of a roadway centreline- Crest curve
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Activity 1: Examples on crest curve design Activity 2: Carry out assignment 3 in class |
2.1,2.2,2.3 | Assignment 3 |
10 | Design and calculate the vertical alignment of a roadway centreline-Sag curve
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Activity 1: Examples on sag curve design Activity 2: Carry out assignment 3 in class |
2.1,2.2,2.3 | Assignment 3 |
11 |
Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline- Cross section Plotting roadway design templates in cut, fill, or a combination of both, at a given scale, indicating relevant elements as follows:
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Activity 1: road cross section drafting. Activity 2: Carry out assignment 3 in class |
3.1,3.5 | Assignment 3 |
12 | Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline- Cross section | Activity 1: Carry out assignment 4 in class | Assignment 3 is due by next week. | |
13 | Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline | Activity 1: Follow the feedbacks on Assignment 1, 2, 3 and 4 and submit project 1. | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1,2.2,2.3 | Project 1 is due by next week |
14 | Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline for intersection at grade | Activity 1: Design and calculate intersection at grade | 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 | Class activity assessment |
15 | Designing and calculating intersections at grade-
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Activity 1: Design and calculate intersection at grade | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5 | Class activity assessment |
16 | Designing and calculating intersections at grade-
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Activity 1: Design and calculate intersection at grade. | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5 | Class activity assessment |
17 | Designing and calculating intersections at grade-
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Activity 1: Design and calculate intersection at grade. | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5 | Class activity assessment |
18 | Designing and calculating intersections at grade- | Activity 1: Design and calculate intersection at grade-Completion of Project 2. | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5 | Class activity assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Design standards include current AUSTROADS publications – ‘Urban Design Guide’, ‘Rural design Guide’, and ‘Guide for the design of intersections at grade’ |
References
Other Resources
1. Work notes.
2. Calculator, ruler and pencil.
3. Prescribed text books
4. Access to blackboard notes.
5. AutoCAD Civil 3d software access at home.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package.
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor.
Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks section of Course Guide Part B.
Project 1(Assignments1,2, and 3 ): Design and calculate the combined horizontal and vertical alignment of a roadway centreline- 100% weightage
Assignment 1: Selection of preffered road alignment : 30% weightage
Assignment 2: Horizontal alignment design : 30% weightage
Assignment 3: verticle alignment design and Drafting of road C/S: 40% weightage
Student has also to show an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
- basic legal requirements covering occupational health and safety in the workplace
- the requirements for personal safety in the workplace
- identifying potential workplace hazards and suggested measures for accident prevention
- working safely with electrical tools or equipment
Assessment requirements also include:
- attendance and satisfactory completion of prescribed practical exercises ,
- Evidence of participation in and satisfactory completion of work simulation projects.
- satisfactory completion of class assignment work
- timely submission and standard presentation for all assessment material / documentation
Students should be informed with the special consideration policy available at -
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
Assessment Matrix
A. Assessment Tasks | Performance criteria/Elements | Total weighting |
Project 1 (Assignments 1,2,3) | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 2.1,2.2,2.3 | 100% |
Students should be informed with the special consideration policy available at -
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, report for practical work, and individual student-teacher course-related consultation.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism may occur in oral or written presentations. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own; without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which may result in cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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