Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the student:

  • Understands basic principles of flexible pavement design and construction.
  • Is able to analyse pavement failures and suggest remedial solutions.
  • Is familiar with the concept of multi-layered elastic analysis and empirical design methods and can apply knowledge by performing basic pavement thickness designs.
  • Is familiar with pavement structural and functional distresses and recognizes their formation mechanisms.
  • Is able to do basic laboratory tests and data analysis (e.g. determination of particle size distribution by dry/wet sieving and hydrometer methods; Proctor test to determine optimum water content; Loadman test).
  • Is able to discuss professionally with peers/clients on pavement design/materials and road construction issues.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 11.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Leena-Katariina Korkiala-Tanttu

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Leena-Katariina Korkiala-Tanttu

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course covers fundamental principles underlying the structural design and construction of road pavement systems in cold regions, such as functional and structural evaluation of pavement performance, pavement mechanics including multi-layered elastic theory, properties of pavement materials, environmental effects, and flexible pavement design methods and considerations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Homework, Laboratory practice and report, Final exam.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    5 credits, 135 h total:

    • Lectures: 12 h (1 x 2h/week)
    • In-class group work, exercises: 18 h (1 x 3h/week)
    • Additional lectures and excursion: 6 h
    • Independent work: 30 h
    • Weekly reading assignments plus additional reading: 25 h
    • Weekly homework: 25 h
    • Laboratory practice and preparation of the report: 7 h
    • Final exam + Preparation: 12 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Main textbook: Doré G & Zubeck HK (2008). Cold Regions Pavement Engineering. McGraw-Hill Professional / ASCE Press.

    Additional reading material may be presented in the lectures.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Yhd-10.3105 Road Structures and Construction

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Basic knowledge in Civil Engineering Construction Materials and Geotechnics or equivalent:

    CIV-E1010 Building Materials Technology, GEO-E1020 Geotechnics

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

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