Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6333 : Low Volume Roads { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Mahabir Panda
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Basic planning and alignment considerations 4 hrs |
| Module 2 : |
Geometric design standards 4 hrs |
| Module 3 : |
Materials and characterisation for Low volume roads 4 hrs
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| Module 4 : |
Analysis and structural design of low volume gravel, bituminous and concrete roads 8 hrs |
| Module 5 : |
Construction of low volume roads with specifications and Quality control 6 hrs |
| Module 6 : |
Strengthening of existing roads, Maintenance techniques and management 6 hrs
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| Module 7 : |
ModuLow Cost Low Volume Roads: Use of waste and marginal materials in Low Volume Roads and Drainage aspects: 4 hrs |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To acquaint the students with basic and latest knowledge on planning, design, construction and maintenance of low volume roads |
| 2 . |
To train students to apply appropriate technology and materials to achieve economy in low volume roads. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
To solve planning and laying out of low volume roads in different terrains. |
| 2 . |
To be able to design structural design of bituminous and concrete pavements for low volume roads.
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| 3 . |
To evaluate the strength of existing pavements and Design overlay on existing pavements |
| 4 . |
To assess and understand the failures of pavements in low volume roads and apply appropriate remedies |
| 5 . |
To apply appropriate technology for achieving economy |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Robert A. Douglas, Low-Volume Road Engineering, CRC Press , 2016 |
| 2 . |
Y Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Pearson India , 2008 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
IRC, AASHTO, Relevant Latest AASHTO/ IRC Codes and Specifications, IRC, AASHTO , Latest publications |
| 2 . |
Other Organisations, Relevant Latest and other Codes and Specifications, Others , Latest Publications |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
All related Conference Proceedings |