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: 24.10.2022 - 09.12.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Augusto Cannone Falchetto
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
Homework, Laboratory practice (when possible) and report, Final exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
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
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
If needed, the course can be offered online.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
Registration for course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).