Roads II

Code:

EC0039

Acronym:

VCOM2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Transport Infrastructures

Instance: 2008/2009 - 2S

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	262	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	6,5	75	174

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Discipline of general characteristics in the area of Road Design, Earthworks, Drainage and Pavements

Program

- Cross section of a Road: characteristcs of roadway, bends and drainage structures.
- Traffic: basics about capacity.
Earthworks: earth volumes and earth distribution (Bruckner).
-Soils: Proctor and C.B.R. tests.
- Basics about pavements.

Teaching methods and learning activities

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

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

It is applicable the general rule.

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = (1.2 x CT + 0,6 x CP + 0,2 x CTP) /2
CF = final classification
CT = theoreetical part of final test
CP = pratic part of final test
CTP = pratical work final classification

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.

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.