Syllabus

Module-I: Introduction to road design and sight distances (6 Hours)
Introduction, Design factors, functional classification of roads , Sight distances – Factors, types, and sight distance , Cross-sectional elements –
Module-II: Cross-sectional elements and road furniture's (6 Hours)
Profiles, Factors controlling, common elements, Specific elements (bicycle and pedestrian facilities, service roads) Road furniture – Longitudinal markings, Junction markings, Object markings, Road Traffic Signs, delineators, speed breakers,
Module-III: Horizontal Curves and Vertical Curves (8 Hours)
Horizontal alignment – guiding principles, simple circular curve, Skidding and overturning control speeds Super elevation, Extra-widening, Transition curve, Gradients,
Vertical curves – general guidelines and types Alignment coordination and issues,
Module-IV: Intersections (6 Hours)
Intersection – Types, Profiles, design principles for at-grade intersections, Visibility, attributes influencing design, factors affecting layouts, Auxiliary lanes, Channelization and Warrants for signalized intersection
Module-V: Interchanges (6 Hours)
Interchanges – Types, design principles, warrants, Ramps – layouts, terminals, weaving sections, metering, lane balancing Parking facilities – on-street and off-street
Module-VI: Bays and Shelters (6 Hours)
Bus bays and Shelters, Truck Lay byes, Bus Rapid Transport stations and terminals Toll Plaza layout design, Pedestrian over bridge and subway

Conversant with road geometric design elements

Familiar with different type of cross-sectional, longitudinal, horizontal and vertical curve design elements of roads

Acquainted with design principles followed for at-grade and grade separated intersections

Acquire further understanding on the design principles followed for bays and shelters

After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO1: Describe various road design issues that relate real life challenges encounters by users while driving on roads and to list/find possible solutions.
CO2: Conversant with Principles followed for the design of cross-sectional, horizontal and vertical elements of roads.
CO3: Conversant with Principles followed for the design of at-grade intersections
CO4: Acquainted with Principles followed for the design of Interchanges
CO5: Apply the road design guidelines for the development of Bus Bays, Shelters for tolling systems, over bridges and subways

L.R. Kadiyalli,, Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning,, Khanna Publishers, , 7th edition, 2008.

C. S. Papacostas, P. D. Prevedouros,, Transportation Engineering and Planning,, PHI Publication, , 3rd edition , 2002

J.G. Schoon, Geometric Design Projects for Highways: An Introduction, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE Press , 2nd Edition, 2002

.J. Khisty and B. Lall,, Transportation Engineering,, PHI Publication, , 3 ed., 2006 Relevant IRC and other Codes and specifications

World Conferences on Transportation Research

Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C.