Roads I

Code:

EC0034

Acronym:

VCOM1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2008/2009 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Transport Infrastructures Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	270	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	5,5	60	145

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Discipline of general characteristics in the area of Road Design.

Program

Vehicles abilities and road design - relations; general movement equation. Adherence and skiding on curves.
Road design. Straight line, circular curves and clothoid studied in road design point view. Hyhway design standarts.
Steps in road design. Design Controls and criteria.
Topography and other physical features in road design.
Field elements to design longitudinal and cross sections.

Teaching methods and learning activities

General exposures for theoretical classes. Resolution of practical problems for practical classes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

It is applicable the general rule.

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = (C.T * 1,2 + C.P * 0.8) /2
CF = final classification
CT = theoretical examen classification
CP = practical examen classification

Examinations or Special Assignments

No special works or tests

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

It is applicable the general rule.

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Classification improvement

It is applicable the general rule.

Observations

For Erasmus students with difficulties in Portuguese understanding will be available, in English language, theoretical and practical tutorial lectures (1hour/week each) accordingly to professor timetable. Whenever possible, will be supplied English bibliography.
Evaluation will be made on English oral exam.