CEG3401 : Design of Transport Infrastructure
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Roger Bird
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To appreciate the constraints and challenges in creating sustainable transport infrastructure
To understand current road design standards, how to use and apply them
To understand the role of safety in high design
To understand road pavement, materials, design and maintenance requirements
To gain a wider appreciation of infrastructure for other modes of transport
Outline Of Syllabus
Highway design standards, how they are derived and applied
Geometric design of road and rail infrastructure
Road pavement, materials, design and maintenance
Junctions as part of a road network
Security of infrastructure
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 3:00 | 15:00 | Present in person lectures (TW 5 – 9) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Present in person lectures (TW 1 – 4) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Problem solving exercises (private study - offline) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Present in Person - Computer Aided Design (TW 5, 6 – students in 2 groups max 35?) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Present in Person - Tutorial –guidance and Q&A about coursework. (TW 4) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Present in Person - Tutorials – to review lecture material and answer questions (TW 2 - 4) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Reading, Revision, Further Study (private study offline) |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The main taught material is delivered in present-in-person lectures. These give opportunity to discuss and develop learning and skills outcomes.
Tutorials are used to apply taught material to the coursework problems and to provide individual support.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | End of module exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design of Transport Infrastructure | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 30 | Numerical Exercises (30%) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework tests students’ ability to apply design parameters and carry out calculations accurately and to appropriate levels of precision. The exam tests students’ understanding of the taught concepts, and ability to use the design and analytical skills taught.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG3401's Timetable