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Module overview
This module combines the two main elements of Highway Engineering geometric design and road
pavement structural design. You will gain a understanding ok key issues and practices in both
elements, including design case studies where you will put theory in to practice. There is also
significant coverage of highway maintenance an aspect of increasing importance in developed
countries with ageing infrastructure.
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of:
Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes are the personal qualities, skills and understandings that University of
Southampton students have the opportunity to develop. They include but extend beyond subject-
specific knowledge of an academic discipline and its technical proficiencies. The Graduate Attributes
are achieved through the successful attainment of the learning outcomes of the programmes, and
successful engagement with the Universitys co-curriculum e.g. the Graduate Passport.
Contact hours: 36
%
Final
contribution
Assessment Method Number assessment Feedback Method
to final
()
mark
Generic Feedback on
Coursework Individual written
feedback on coursework
Report on road junction design 30%
submission Oral generic
feedback on coursework given
in class
Exam (Duration:2 hours) 70%
Referral Method
By examination
1 x 100% examination
Learning Resources
Resource type: Core textbook
ISBN: 0-333-60903-4
Salter, R.J and Hounsell, N.B. (1996) Highway Traffic Analysis and Design. Palgrave