Syllabus

Module I:
Introduction. Factors affecting structural design of pavement. Analysis of single, two and multi-layer flexible pavement. [6 hrs.]
Module II:
Methods of flexible pavement design: applications of CBR, Burmister, Asphalt Institute, AASHTO and IRC methods. [6 hrs.]
Module III:
Engineering and aesthetic requirements in bridge design. Introduction to bridge codes. [6 hrs.]
Module IV:
Economic evaluation of a bridge project. Site investigation and planning. [6 hrs.]
Module V:
Scour: factors affecting and evaluation. Bridge foundations: open, pile, well and caisson. [6 hrs.]

To apply engineering knowledge in design of pavement

Knowledge of practices of various mix designs of pavement materials

knowledge in a wide range of state-of-the-art practices, including code specifications, in bridge engineering.

develop expertise in analysis and design of bridge superstructures, foundations, bearings and deck joints

After completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1: Gain practical experience in studying Transportation Engineering Design parameters.
CO2: Assess the quality of pavement and bridge.
CO3: Evaluate pavement design parameters.
CO4: Analyze factors affecting bridge design.
CO5: Conduct analyses related to sustainable pavement and bridge development.

V. K. Raina, Concrete Bridges Practice – Analysis, Design and Economics, Shroff Publications

Yoder and Witzack, Principles of Pavement Design, John Willey and Sons

Vazirani, Ratwani and Aswani, Design of Concrete Bridges, Khanna Publishers

Yang H. Huang, Pavement Analysis and Design, PHI/Pearson