Pavements

Code:

EC0137

Acronym:

PAVI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2010/2011 - 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	22	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	5	52,5	133

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course aims to acquaint students with bituminous mixes and other materials. Subjects related with road construction will be discussed.
At the end of the semester, students should:
a) be capable of understanding and developing applications
b) be capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems and new situations in various contexts.
c) be capable of incorporating knowledge, dealing with complex situations with lack of information. They should also take into account their ethic and social responsibilities.
d) be capable of communicating their conclusions unambiguously.
e) a long-life learning in a self-oriented and autonomous way.

Program

Bitumen; modified bitumen; bitumen emulsions: emulsifiers. Manufacture and formulation
Bitumen mixes: types, applications, tests
Mechanical properties of bitumen mixes
Pavement dimensioning: flexible and rigid

Mandatory literature

Shell Bitumen; The Shell bitumen handbook. ISBN: 0-9516625-0-3
Georges Jeuffroy; Conception et construction des chaussées
E. J. Yoder; Principles of pavement design
Canadian Portland Cement Association; Thickness design for concrete highway and street pavements

Teaching methods and learning activities

The explanation of the themes of the course is always followed by problem solving and examples. Students will have the chance to work in the laboratory (4 hours- prevision)

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	45,50
	Trabalho escrito
	Exame	3,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

FM = (T + P)/ 2
FM= Final Mark
T= mark of the theoretical part of the exam
P= mark of the practical part of the exam

Examinations or Special Assignments

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

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.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

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

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Observations

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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours