Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE4303 : Pavement Design { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Mahabir Panda
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Introduction: Classification of pavements, Difference between highway and airport pavements, Factors affecting structural design of Pavements. 4 hrs
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| Module 2 : |
Characteristics of traffic loading, Concept of VDF and Computation of design traffic 4 hrs |
| Module 3 : |
Principles of pavement design: Concepts of structural and functional failures, Performance criteria Analysis of pavements: ESWL. 6 hrs
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| Module 4 : |
Analysis of bituminous and concrete pavements 8hrs |
| Module 5 : |
Design of bituminous and concrete pavements: IRC, AASHTO and other important methods of design of bituminous and concrete pavements 8 hrs |
| Module 6 : |
Functional Evaluation of Pavements Techniques for structural evaluation of Pavements: Falling weight deflectometer and its principles 6 hrs |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To enable the students to understand and analyse the mechanics related to bituminous and concrete pavements as applicable for highways. To train the students on design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and Airports using different approaches. |
| 2 . |
To enable the students to acquire knowledge related to practical design of bituminous and concrete pavements as applicable for highways under various situations. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Able to apply engineering knowledge for complex problems |
| 2 . |
Problem analysis skill will be enhanced |
| 3 . |
Design/development of solutions for complex engineering problems
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| 4 . |
Solve practical problem of rehabilitation for flexible and rigid pavement. |
| 5 . |
Perform design of bituminous and concrete airport pavement. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Y. H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall India, latest Ed |
| 2 . |
E. J. Yoder & M.W. Witzack, Principles of Pavement Design, John Wiley and Sons , 1991 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
P. Chakroborty & A. Das, Principles of Transportation Engineering, PHI , Latest Ed |
| 2 . |
D. Croney & P. Croney, Design and Performance of Road Pavements, McGraw-Hill Professional , Latest Ed |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
Latest Relevant I. R. C. and AASHTO Codes and Specifications |