CIE 576LEC - Geometric Design of Highways

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the principles of geo-metric design of highways with a focus on highway design objectives and design guidelines and methods. More specific topics include: development and applications of concepts of geometric de-sign of rural and urban highways; design controls and criteria; elements of design, including sight distance, horizontal and vertical alignment; cross section elements; interchange types and design el-ements; grade separations and clearance; development of visual elements. AutoCAD and CARL-SON software will be used in this course, but no prior knowledge of either is necessary.

Credits: 3