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Course Structure & Syllabus

The Course Structure for M.Tech (Transportation Engineering) offered at Department of Civil Engineering under autonomy system during the academic year 2013-14 is detailed below: M.Tech- 1st semester

S.No.

Code Subject T/P Credits

1 MEP1 1401 Advanced Optimization Techniques 3+1* 4

2 CEP1 1401 Pavement Materials and Construction 3+1* 4

3 CEP1 1402 Traffic Engineering 3+1* 4 Elective-1

4 CEP1 1403 CEP1 1404 CEP1 1405

Construction Technology for Transportation Geometric Design of Transportation facilities Ground Improvement Techniques

3+1* 4

Elective-2

5 CEP1 1406 CEP1 1407 CEP1 1408

Bridge Engineering Port and Harbor Engineering RS & GIS for Transportation Engineering

3+1* 4

6 CEP1 1209 Transportation Engineering Lab-1 3 2

7 GMRP 10206 Term Paper - 2

Total 24

M. Tech- 2nd semester:

S. No

Code Subject T/P Credits

1 CEP1 1410 Design and Management of Rural Roads 3+1* 4

2 CEP1 1411 Pavement Management Systems 3+1* 4

3 CEP1 1412 Transport and Environment 3+1* 4

Elective-3

4 CEP1 1413 CEP1 1414 CEP1 1415

Land Use and Regional Transport Planning Transport System Modelling and Simulation Urban Transportation Planning

3+1* 4

Elective-4

5 CEP1 1416 CEP1 1417 CEP1 1418

Aviation Infrastructure and Planning Public Transportation Transport Policy, economics and Legislation

3+1* 4

6 CEP1 1219 Transportation Engineering Laboratory-2 3 2

7 GMRP10202 Comprehensive Viva - 2

Total 24 M.Tech. 3rd semester:

S.No Code Subject T/P Credits 1 GMRP 20403 Internship - 4

2 GMRP 22005 Project work - - M.Tech. 4th -semester

S.No Code Subject T/P Credits 1 GMRP 22005 Project work - 20

*Tutorial

M. Tech. (TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING) 1st semester

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Course Title : ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES Co urse code: MEP1 1401

L T P C

3 1 0 4

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is designed for first year M.Tech students. The course is intended to make the students

understand the basic concepts and advanced concepts of optimization techniques.

The main objective of the course is to:

• Develop systematic approach to handle problems to design of electrical circuit etc; with a goal of

maximizing the profit and minimizing cost.

• Understand the various optimization techniques such as classified optimization, linear programming.

One dimensional minimization methods, unconstrained optimization techniques, constrained

optimization techniques and dynamic programming.

• Understand the necessary sufficient conditions for finding the solution of the problems in classical

optimization.

• Comprehend the numerical methods for finding approximate solution of complicated problems.

• Apply methods like north-west corner rule, least count method etc. to solve the transportation

problem.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

• Design of mechanical systems and interdisciplinary engineering applications and business solutions

using suitable optimization technique.

• Apply numerical or iterative techniques in power systems for optimal power flow solutions.

• Optimize the parameters in control systems for desired steady state or transient response.

• Optimize the cost function in deciding economic factors of power systems.

• Design of electrical systems optimally using suitable techniques like univariate method, steepest

descent method etc.

UNIT – I:

Linear programming-Two-phase simplex method, Big-M method, duality, interpretation,

applications.

Assignment problem- Hungarian’s algorithm, Degeneracy, applications, unbalanced problems, traveling

salesman problem.

UNIT – II:

Classical optimization techniques-Single variable optimization with and without constraints, multi –

variable optimization without constraints, multi – variable optimization with constraints – method of

Lagrange multipliers, Kuhn-Tucker conditions.

Numerical methods for optimization-Nelder Mead’s Simplex search method, Gradient of a function,

Steepest descent method, Newton’s method, types of penalty methods for handling constraints.

UNIT –III:

Genetic algorithm (GA) -Differences and similarities between conventional and evolutionary algorithms,

working principle, reproduction, crossover, mutation, termination criteria, different reproduction and

crossover operators, GA for constrained optimization, draw backs of GA.

Genetic Programming (GP)-Principles of genetic programming, terminal sets, functional sets, differences

between GA & GP, random population generation, solving differential equations using GP.

UNIT – IV:

Multi-Objective GA- Pareto’s analysis, Non-dominated front, multi – objective GA, Nondominated sorted

GA, convergence criterion, applications of multi-objective problems .

Basic Problem solving using Genetic algorithm, Genetic Programming & Multi Objective GA and simple

applications of optimization for engineering systems.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Optimal design – Jasbir Arora, Mc Graw Hill (International) Publishers

2. Optimization for Engineering Design – Kalyanmoy Deb, PHI Publishers

3. Engineering Optimization – S.S.Rao, New Age Publishers- 18 - Approved by BOS on 25th July 2009

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1.Genetic algorithms in Search, Optimization, and Machine learning , D.E.Goldberg, Addison-Wesley

Publishers

2. Genetic Programming- Koza

3. Multi objective Genetic algorithms - Kalyanmoy Deb, PHI Publishers


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Course Title : Pavement Materials and Construction Course Code : CEP1 1401

L T P C

3 1 0 4

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S):

The course content enables the students to:

• To develop a fundamental understanding of the Pavement Materials used for road construction

• To visualize the relationship between key materials and their properties along with the behavior of

pavement component systems.

• To instill an appreciation of an analytical approach to greater understanding of the factors that affects

the material characteristics during the thickness design.

• To know about the Equipment Used in the Construction of Roads and their Operational approach.

• To learn about the various construction procedures of both Flexible and Rigid pavements.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):

At the end of the course students are able to:

• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of pavement subgrade behavior as they pertain to

design and performance.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics of pavement component materials which are discussed in

terms their dynamic behavioral performance.

• Fully conversant with topics like design and performance of pavement surface, thick plate theory,

subgrade theory, load transfer systems and joint behavior considerations, design concepts for jointed

and continuously reinforced pavements, design reliability along with the Quality control Tests for

all the basic materials.

• Acquire a basic understanding of the Material factors that are considered in pavement design

including Bituminous Emulsion, Cutback, their features etc.

• Decide the kind of Equipment needed for the Construction of road and its operation etc.

Pavement Materials:

UNIT: 1

Aggregates: Origin, classification, requirements, properties and tests on road aggregates, concepts of size and gradation - design gradation, maximum aggregate size, aggregate blending to meet specification

Bitumen and Tar: Origin, preparation, properties and chemical constitution of bituminous road binders; requirements.

Bituminous Emulsions and Cutbacks: Preparation, characteristics, uses and tests, Adhesion failure, mechanism of stripping, tests and methods of improving adhesion

UNIT: 2

Bituminous Mixes: Mechanical properties, dense and open textured mixes, flexibility and brittleness, No Hveem Stabilometer & Hubbard-Field Tests) bituminous mix, design methods using Rothfuchs Method only and specification using different criteria - voids in mineral aggregates, voids in total mix, density, flow, stability, percentage voids filled with bitumen

Pavement Construction:

UNIT: 3

Equipment in Highway Construction: Various types of equipment for excavation, grading and compaction - their working principle, advantages and limitations. Special equipment for bituminous and cement concrete pavement and stabilized soil road construction.

UNIT: 4

Sub-grade: Earthwork grading and construction of embankments and cuts for roads, preparation of sub-grade, quality control tests.

Flexible Pavements: Specifications of materials, construction method and field control checks for various types of flexible pavement layers.

Cement Concrete Pavements: Specifications and method of cement concrete pavement construction; Quality control tests; Construction of various types of joints. Text Books:

1) Khanna, S.K., and Justo, C.E.G., `Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros. Roorkee. 2) Sharma, S.C., C̀onstruction Equipment and its Management', Khanna Publishers.

Reference Books:

1) RRL, DSIR, B̀ituminous Materials in Road Construction', HMSO Publication. 2) RRL, DSIR, S̀oil Mechanics for Road Engineers', HMSO Publication.


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Course Title : Traffic Engineering Course Code : CEP1 1402

L T P C

3 1 0 4

Course objectives

• Introduction to the science and engineering of transportation systems from the perspective of

highway design, traffic flow theory, traffic engineering transportation planning.

• Competence in building the background in Traffic engineering and understanding its features with a

technical sense.

• Synthesis in incorporating the planning and engineering skills/abilities for a given city/town.

• Required Development of the theoretical basis of subject and to derive the theories of the traffic

engineering.

• Better Comprehension of various probable alternatives to describe the Traffic situation.

Course outcomes

• Obtain a basic Knowledge of the fundamental issues in traffic engineering.

• Demonstrate the clear understanding of the factors influencing road vehicle performance.

• Learn basic principles in highway geometric design and be able to apply these principles to

solve simple problems.

• Deduce the summarization of traffic flow and queuing theory.

• Learn critical procedures for highway capacity and level of service analysis.

• Correlate the traffic signal theory and elements of traffic signal Operations.

Unit – I

Traffic Characteristics Measurement and Analysis:

Basic traffic characteristics - Speed, volume and concentration. Relationship between Flow, Speed and

Concentration

Volume Studies - Objectives, Methods; Speed studies - Objectives: Definition of Spot Speed, time mean

speed and space mean speed; Methods of conducting speed studies.

Unit – II

Speed Studies, Highway Capacity and Level of Service:

Methods of conducting speed studies; Presentation of speed study data; Head ways and Gaps; Critical Gap;

Gap acceptance studies.

Basic definitions related to capacity; Level of service concept; Factors affecting capacity and level of

service; Computation of capacity and level of service for two lane highways Multilane highways and

freeways.

Unit – III

Parking Studies and Traffic Safety:

Types of parking facilities - on street parking and off street Parking facilities; Parking studies and analysis.

Accident studies and analysis; Causes of accidents - The Road, The vehicle, The road user and the

Environment; Engineering, Enforcement and Education measures for the prevention of accidents

Unit – IV

Traffic Regulation and Environment:

Traffic Signals - Design of Isolated Traffic Signal by Webster method, Warrants for signalization, Signal Co-

ordination methods, Simultaneous, Alternate, Simple progression and Flexible progression Systems.

Detrimental effects of Traffic on Environment; Air pollution; Noise Pollution; Measures to curtail

environmental degradation due to traffic.

Text Books:

1. Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning - L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers.

2. Highway Engineering- S. K. Khanna & C.E.G Justo, Nem Chand & Bros., Publisher

Reference Books:

1. Traffic Engineering - Theory & Practice - Louis J. Pignataro, Prentice Hall

Publication.

2. Transportation Engineering - An introduction - C. Jotin Khistry, Prentice Hall

Publication


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Course Title: Construction Technology for Transportation Course Code: CEP1 1403

L T P C

3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of Construction Technology for roads construction.

• To visualize the relationship between different modes of Transportation.

• To know about the various advanced developments in the above mentioned areas.

• To know about the various Construction procedures for Roads and their Operational approach.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of pavement materials behavior.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics of pavement component materials which are discussed in

terms their dynamic behavioral performance.

• Fully conversant with advanced topics like geosynthetics and other materials for all the basic

materials.

• Acquire a basic understanding of the Material factors for all modes of transport.

Construction Technology for Transportation UNIT I: Introduction: Highway and airport pavements, Types and component parts of pavements, their differences - Factors affecting design and performance of pavements

Road making materials: classification, testing and applications of road making aggregates – road binders – rheology of bituminous binders – special binders – emulsion, cut back. Cement

UNIT II: Use of Geosynthetics in Highway Construction: Functions and applications of Geosynthetics in highway embankment, slopes, new pavements and overlays. Types, manufacturing and Testing of geosynthetics along with specifications. Economic aspects.

Recent Developments: Utilisation of waste products like fly ash, slag, marginal materials in road construction. Application of Polymers, fibre-reinforced concrete, high performance concrete.

UNIT III: Recycling Techniques in Bituminous Pavements: Need for recycling, methods of recycling, construction controls and economics.

Railway Engineering: Railway track gauge; alignment of railway lines; geometric design of track; track junctions and track layouts; track maintenance, drainage; level crossings; locomotives and other rolling stock; railway sections and yards; signalling and interlocking

UNIT IV: Airport Engineering: Aircraft characteristics; airport planning; airport site selection; classification of obstructions; air traffic control

Airport Characteristics: airfield capacity; runway design; taxiway design; holding aprons; runway lighting and markings; passenger terminal area; runway pavement design; airport drainage.

Text Books:

1) Khanna and Justo, “Test Book of Highway Engineering”- Nemchand brothers, Roorke-2004.

2) Saxena, S. C., and Arora, S. P., Railway Engineering, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, New Delhi,India, 1997 3) Khanna, S. K., Arora, M. G., and SS Jain, Airport Planning and Design, Nem Chand &Bros.,

Roorkee, India, 1999. Reference Books:

1) Yoder, E.J., and Witczak, “Principles of Pavement Design”- 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons, 1975.


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Course Title: Geometric Design of Transportation facilities Course Code : CEP1 1404

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3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of Geometric Design of Transportation facilities to a road

network.

• To visualize the relationship between different traffic Parameters.

• To know about the various Design Elements and Considerations.

• To know about the various procedures available for Design and construction of Intersections.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of overall Traffic pattern and its behavior.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics for design of Cross Section Elements.

• Fully conversant with advanced topics like Rotary Intersections and Ramps etc.

• Acquire a basic understanding Geometrical feature of road construction..

UNIT I: Introduction: Classification of rural highways and urban roads. Objectives and requirements of highway geometric design. Design Control and Criteria Design Elements: Sight distances - types, analysis, factors affecting, measurements, Horizontal alignment - design considerations, stability at curves, superelevation, widening, transition curves; curvature at intersections, vertical alignment - grades, ramps, design of summit and valley curves, combination of vertical and horizontal alignment including design of hair pin bends, design of expressways, IRC standards and guidelines for design. problems. UNIT II: Cross Section Elements: Right of way and width considerations, roadway, shoulders, kerbs traffic barriers, medians, frontage roads; Facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, buses and trucks, Pavement surface characteristics - types, cross slope, skid resistance, unevenness. UNIT III: Design Considerations: Design considerations for rural and urban arterials, freeways, and other rural and urban roads - design speeds, volumes, levels of service and other design considerations. UNIT IV: Design of Intersections: Characteristics and design considerations of at-grade intersections; Different types of islands, channelization; median openings; Rotary intersections; Grade separations and interchanges - types, warrants, adaptability and design details; Interchanges - different types, ramps. Computer applications for intersection and interchange design.

Text Books: 1. AASHO, “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets', American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington D.C.

2. Khanna S.K. and Justo, C.E.G.`Highway Engineering', Nem Chand and Bros.,2000.

References:

1. DSIR, `Roads in Urban Areas', HMSO, London. 2.Jack E Leish and Associates, `Planning and Design Guide: At-Grade Intersections'. Illinios. 3. Relevant IRC publications


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Course Title : Ground Improvement Techniques Course Code : CEP1 1405

L T P C

3 1 0 4

OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the course is to:

• Know the need and objectives of ground improvement techniques.

• Comprehend the principles of various ground improvement methods

• Compare different methods of ground improvement and understand their suitability.

• Apply the relevant method to remedy a difficult soil condition.

• Learn the issues affecting design and construction of various methods for soil improvement

OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students can:

• Apply the principles of ground improvement to a given site condition

• Work out the choice of right technique to improve different difficult grounds

• Ensure safe, stable and economical construction for any structure.

Unit – I Introduction to Ground Modification: Need and objectives of Ground Improvement, Classification of Ground Modification Techniques - suitability and feasibility, Emerging Trends in ground improvement. Mechanical Modification; Principles and methods of soil compaction, Compaction control, Compaction piles, dynamic compaction, Vibroflot technique, controlled blasting for compaction

Unit – II Physical and chemical modification: Stabilization with admixtures like cement, lime, calcium chloride, fly ash and bitumen. Grouting: Categories of grouting, Grout materials, Grouting techniques and control.

Unit – III Hydraulic Modification: Methods of dewatering, open sumps and ditches, Well-point system, Electro-osmosis, Vacuum dewatering; Pre-loading without and with sand drains, strip drains and rope drains. Geo-textiles: Types of Geo-textiles, Woven and non-woven fabrics, Geo-membranes, Geo-grids, Geo-composites, Geo-nets, Functions and applications, Properties of geo-textiles.

Unit – IV Reinforced Earth: Concept of soil reinforcement, Reinforcing materials, Backfill criteria, Design and construction of reinforced earth structures. In-Situ Ground Treatment for slopes: Soil nailing, Rock anchoring, Micro-piles, design methods, construction techniques; Gabion walls, Crib walls.

Text Books:

3. Manfred R. Hansmann - Engineering principles of ground modification - McGraw-Hill Pub.Co., New York.

4. P. Purushothama Raj - Ground Improvement Techniques - Laxmi Publications (P) Limited. Reference Books:

1. Robert M. Koerner - Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering -McGraw-Hill Pub. Co., New York. .

2. Winterkorn and Fang - Foundation Engineering Hand Book - Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York.

3. Aris C. Stamatopoulos&Panaghiotis C. Kotzios - Soil Improvement by Preloading – John Wiley & Sons Inc. Canada

4. www resources including NPTEL


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Course Title: Bridge Engineering Course Code: CEP1 1406

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3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of Designing a Typical Bridge and its components.

• To visualize the effect of different traffic loads and their relationship.

• To know about the various Design aspects and their considerations for steel bridges.

• To know about the various procedures available for construction and maintenance.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of overall Loading pattern and its behavior from Transportation

Engineering point of view.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics for design of Elements like Culverts, Substructures etc.

• Fully conversant with all codal provisions for the construction of Steel Bridges.

• Acquire a basic understanding designing a Bridge and its construction.

UNIT: I INTRODUCTION: Brief History on Bridges-Types of bridges-materials used in Bridge construction design philosophy (AASTHO Specification) - Concepts on Bridge Aesthetics. LOADS ON BRIDGES-Gravity Loads-Lateral Loads-Deformation induced loads –Collision loads UNIT: II ANALYSIS OF BRIDGES-Muller-Breslau Principle-Influence lines for statically Determinate and Indeterminate beams-Load paths- Computer Analysis of Bridges and Construction Sequence in Analysis CULVERTS: Introduction-Reinforced concrete slab and Box culvert-Example for R.C. Slab culvert-Author’s charts for design of deck slab of slab bridges UNIT: III DESIGN OF RC BRIDGES-Concrete deck slab- Slab Bridge design-T beam design SUBSTRUCTURE-Definition-Bed block-Materials for piers and abutments-Piers-Forces due to wave action and collision-Example of design of pier-Abutments-Example of design of abutment DESIGN CONSIDERATION FOR STEEL BRIDGES Brief description various types of steel bridges-Design of truss and plate girder bridges. UNIT: IV CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE- Construction method-short span bridges-Long span bridges-Formwork and false work for concrete bridges-Construction management-Numbering of Bridges-Maintenance-Bridge failures. Text Books: 1)Essentials of Bridge Engineering, D.J.Victor, Oxford & IBH Pub.N.Delhi. 2)Design of Bridges, N.Krishna Raju, Oxford & IBH, N.Delhi. Reference Books:

1) Bridge Deck Analysis, R.P.Pama & A.R.Cusens, John Wiley & Sons. 2) Design of Bridge Structures, T.R.Jagadish & M.A.Jairam, Prentice Hall of India, N.Delhi. 3) Bridge Engineering by Aswani, Vatvani & Ratvani


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Course Title: Port and Harbor Engineering Course Code : CEP1 1407

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3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of Port and Harbour Engineering and its necessity.

• To visualize the relationship between Site Considerations and its Planning of Harbours.

• To know about the various Design Elements of On-Shore and Off-Shore Structures.

• To know about the various procedures available for sediment transport and dredging. Intersections.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of overall Port and Harbour Engineering and its impact.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics for design of Elements like Groins,Break waters, jetties etc.

• Fully conversant with advanced topics like Deck and Fenders,Dolphins etc.

• Acquire a basic understanding flow regime, lift force mechanism,bed load and suspended load etc .

UNIT I: Siting and Planning of Port Installations-History of port growth – Factors affecting growth of port. Classification of Harbours – Planning of a port – Ship characteristics as they relate to port planning – Need and economic justification of a port – Volume and type of commerce – Hinterland studies and growth. Meteorological, Hydrographic and oceanographic data required for port design –

UNIT II:Siting and Planning of Harbour Installation sDetermination of best location of a harbour to afford maximum protection, minimum maintenance and facilities for expansion. Size and shape of harbour and turning basin – Type, location and height of Breakwaters – Location and width of entrance to harbour – Depth of harbour and navigational channel – Number, location and type of docks or berths or jetties. Shore facilities for Marine terminals and fishing harbours.

Design of on-Shore Structures:Introduction. Coastal Protection works – Seawall – Groins – Structural aspects – Sand dunes – Vegetation – Beach nourishment. Break waters – Types – Selection of site and type – effects on the beach – Design principles of Rubble mound, vertical wall and composite Breakwaters – Stability of Rubble Structures. Wharves and Jetties – Types – Materials of Construction – Design Principles – Deck for fenders – Types – Design. Dolphins – Mooring Accessories.

UNIT III:Sediment Transport & Dredging

Mode of transport of sediment in open channel – Properties of sediment, critical velocity concept, critical shear stress, lift force mechanism, shield’s criterion. Regimes of flow: Description, types of regimes importance of regimes of flow, resistance to flow in alluvial streams, velocity distribution in alluvial streams. Bed load: Du Boy’s, Meyer Peter Muller’s Equation, Einstein’s Theory of bed load movement, Garde and Albertson’s Equations. Suspended load: Diffusion – dispersion model, Lane’s and Einstein’s approaches. Total load: Einstein’s bed load function, Modified Einstein’s procedure, Laursen’s method of estimation of Total load. Dimensional Analysis as applied to sediment transport phenomenon.

UNIT IV:Design of offshore structures

Introduction: Offshore definition, Purpose of Offshore Structures, Classification and Examples, Various types of Offshore Structures – Jacket Platforms, Semi submersibles, Tension Leg Platforms, Gravity Platforms Guyed Towers, Articulated Towers.

Load Calculations: Environmental loads on offshore structures due to a) Wind b) Wave c) Current d) Ice e) Earth quake- Functional loads- Buoyant Forces- Installation forces, Soil structure interaction- Wave force calculation on a Jacket platform and Semi submersible.

Text Books:

1) Garde, R.J. and Ranga Raju, K.G., Mechanics of Sediment Transportation and Alluvial steam problems, Second Edition, Wiley Eastern Limited, 46254/21, Daryaganj, New Delhi.

2) Graf, H.W., Hydraulics of Sediment Transport, McGraw Hill Book Co. New York 1971. Reference Books:

1) Dock and Harbour Engieering Vols. I – IV by A.D.F. Quinn. 2) Winds, Wave and Maritime Structures: Minikin. 3) Design & Construction of ports and Marine structures by Alanzo De F.Quinn. 4) Port Engineering by Perbrun.


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Course Title : RS & GIS for Transportation Engineering Course Code : CEP1 1408

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3 1 0 4


• Introduce the high level understanding of Remote Sensing Techniques

• Explain the basic concept of GIS and different types of data representation in GIS

• Impart the knowledge of different data analysis techniques in GIS.

• Explain the basic principle of GPS for collection of ground truth data

• Discuss various applications of geo-informatics in Transportation Engineering

COURSE OUTCOME(S):

At the end of the course student is able to:

• Do the interpretation of various remotely sensed images with the help of acquired knowledge in

remote sensing technology.

• Do the analysis and manipulation of different data types of GIS using any one of the available

platforms i.e. ArcGIS or MapInfo etc…

• Apply the GPS instrument in field for various applications

• Use the techniques of RS, GIS and GPS techniques in different transportation engineering

applications like road accessibility studies, Highway alignment, Network planning, Traffic

congestion analysis, Intelligent transportation systems, Identification of accident spots etc…

Unit – I:Introduction to Remote Sensing: Basic concepts and foundation of remote sensing, Elements involved in remote sensing, Electromagnetic spectrum, remote sensing terminology and units, Energy resources, energy interactions with earth surface features and atmosphere and spectral properties of vegetation, soil and water bodies, Concept of resolution in Remote Sensing.

Remote Sensing Platforms & Sensors: Introduction, Characteristics of imaging remote sensing instruments, satellite remote sensing system - a brief over view, other remote sensing satellites. Elements of Visual Interpretation and techniques digital data analysis.

Unit – II:Geographic Information System: Introduction, GIS definition and terminology, GIS categories, components of GIS, fundamental operations of GIS, A theoretical framework for GIS.

Types of data representation: Data collection, data input and output. Keyboard entry and coordinate geometry procedure, manual digitizing and scanning, Raster GIS, Vector GIS – File management, Spatial data – Layer based GIS, Feature based GIS mapping

Unit – III:GIS Spatial Analysis : Computational Analysis Methods (CAM), Visual Analysis Methods (VAM), Data storage-vector data storage, attribute data storage, overview of the data manipulation and analysis. Integrated analysis of the spatial and attribute data

Global Positioning System: Introduction, elements of satellite surveying, the global positioning system, GPS satellites, adjustment computations, GPS observables.

Unit – IV:Transportation Engineering Applications: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for road accessibility study, GIS data base design for physical facility planning, Decision support systems for land use planning. GIS based Highway alignment, GIS based road network planning, GIS based traffic congestion analysis and accident investigation. Network planning. GIS-T Applications and some case studies

Text Books:

1. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation by Thomas M. Lillesand, Ralph.W.Kiefer, Jonathan.W.Chipman; Fifth Edition, Wiley India Pvt Ltd

2. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System: A.M.Chandra and S.K.Ghosh, Narosha Publications

3. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information systems by M.Anji Reddy JNTU Hyderabad 2001, B.S.Publications.

4. GPS Satellite Surveys, Alfred Leick, Willey & Sons.

Reference Books:

1. Introduction to Remote Sensing, James B. Cambell, Taylor & Francis

2. Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation by Floyd F. Sabins, Third Edition

3. Remote Sensing and GIS by Basudeb Batta, Oxford University Press

4. Geographical Information System, Volume I: Principal and Technical Issues, Edited byP.A. Longley, M.F. Goodchild, D.J. Manguire, D.W. Rhino, John Wiley & Sons

5. Geographical Information System: Volume II: Management Issues and Applications, Edited byP.A. Longley, M.F. Goodchild, D.J. Manguire, D.W. Rhino, John Wiley & Sons


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Course Title : Transportation Engineering Lab-1 Course Code: CEP1 1209

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0 3 2 Course objective

• The course is intended to make the students aware of Tests on various construction materials

which are used in road construction at field.

Course outcomes

• Students will be able to acquire knowledge on properties of various Construction materials.

• By conducting laboratory testing on materials they came to know how to enhance the

characteristics of materials which are used in road construction.

• They are able to give quality reports on various construction materials

• They are able to work on quality and control of materials

Student should perform a total of 18 experiments

Expt No. Experiment Name

AGGREGATES

1 Aggregate Gradation- Routhfutch Method

2 Aggregate Shape tests

3 Aggregate Impact Test

4 Los Angeles Abrasion Test

5 Compressive strength of Aggregates

6 Specific Gravity Test and Water Absorption Test

BITUMEN

7 Penetration Test

8 Ductility Test

9 Softening point Test

10 Flash and Fire Point Test

11 Viscosity test

12 Stripping Test

13 Marshall Stability Mix Design-Analysis

14 Binder content determination (Pavement Core Drilling machine)

SOIL

15 Soil Gradation test

16 Compaction Test

17 Core Cutter method

18 CBR Test

TESTS ON PAVEMENT EVALUATION (DEMONSTRATION)

19 Benkelman Beam tests

20 Roughness survey of roads

21 Pavement evaluation using DCP

22 Road unevenness by MERLIN

M. Tech. (TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING)

2nd semester

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Course Title : Design and management of rural roads Course Code : CEP1 1410

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3 1 0 4

Course Objectives

• Keep in mind the infrastructure growth in India especially in highway construction point of view a

transportation engineering student must have the knowledge about the design and construction of

rural road.

• If the student is familiar with the rural road design and construction aspects, it is very easy to learn

the highway construction and design related things.

• To know the importance /role of rural roads as poverty reducer and infrastructure multiplier and how

the rural roads act as a facilitators to promote agricultural growth, improve basic health , provide

economic access to economic opportunities and employment opportunities.

• To know the important concepts like classification, socio-economic impact, planning, design,

construction and maintenance of the rural roads.

Course Outcomes

• Obtain a basic Knowledge about the need and importance of rural road network and how it influences

the current growth of infrastructure in India.

• Learn route selection and surveys for road location, planning and alignment, type of material used in

pavement construction for rural roads.

• Learn basic principles of geometric design which is useful to rural roads pavement design and

complete procedure for pavement construction.

• Learn during the construction of a rural road what kind of quality control can be taken and after

construction what kind of measures to be taken for maintenance.

Unit – I

Introduction about Rural Roads and Planning and Alignment:

Importance of Rural roads, Classification of rural roads, Terrain classification, Socio-economic impact of

rural roads. Data base for master plan, Concept of network planning, Rural Roads plan, Road alignment,

Governing factors for route selection, Factors controlling alignment, Special considerations while aligning

hill roads, Surveys, Detailed project report, Environmental issues.

Unit – II

Geometric Design and Road Materials:

Introduction, Design speed, Basic principles of geometric design, Elements, Horizontal and vertical

alignment, Alignment compatibility, Lateral and vertical clearances. General, Soil and material surveys, Soil

as road construction material, Aggregates for pavement courses, Materials for bituminous construction,

Materials for semi-rigid and rigid pavement, Materials for special pavements Climatic suitability of concrete

materials

Unit – III

Pavement Design, Specifications and Construction of Rural Roads:

Introduction, Design parameters, Pavement components, Design of flexible pavement, Design of semi-rigid

pavement, Design of rigid pavement, Design of special pavements, Drainage and Shoulders. General,

Selection of construction materials and methodology, Earthwork, Sub-base, Base course, Bituminous

constructions, Semi-rigid pavement construction, Concrete pavements, Construction of special pavements,

Equipment required for different operations.

Unit – IV

Use of Waste Materials in Rural Road Construction and Quality Control Tests & Maintenance:

Introduction, Significance of green roads, Fly ash for road construction, Iron & steel and copper slags, Lime-

rice husk ash concrete, Recycled concrete aggregate, Other waste materials.General, Pre-requisite,

Specifications and codes of practice, Quality control tests during construction. Distresses/defects in

pavements, Definitions of maintenance activities, Inventory of road and inspection, Types of maintenance,

Classification of maintenance activities, Maintenance norms of maintenance cost.

Reference Books:

IRC: SP 20-2002 “Rural Roads Manual”

M. Tech. (TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING) 2nd semester

SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title : Pavement management systems Course Code : CEP1 1411 L T P C

3 1 0 4

Course objectives

• Introduction to the science and engineering of pavement management systems from the

perspective of pavement evaluation, design objectives and constraints .

• Knowledge in the construction of pavement and understanding its features with a technical sense.

• Required Development of the theoretical basis of subject and to derive the theories of the pavement

evaluation.

• Better Comprehension of various probable alternatives to describe the Pavement condition.

Course outcomes

• Obtain a basic Knowledge of the fundamental issues in pavement management system.

• Deduce the summarization of structural and functional evaluation of pavements.

• Learning the types of distress and surveys done on the pavement

Unit – I

Pavement Management Components Levels and functions:

Definition -Components of Pavement Management Systems, Essential features.

Ideal PMS- Network and Project levels of PMS-Influence Levels- PMS Functions- Function of Pavement

evaluation

Unit – II

Pavement Performance and Evaluation of Pavement Structural capacity:

Serviceability Concepts- roughness- Roughness Components-Equipment-IRI -modeling stechniques,

structural condition deterioration models, mechanistic and empirical models, HDM and other models,

comparison of different deterioration models.

Basics- NDT and Analysis—Condition Surveys- Distress-Destructive Structural Analysis- Application in

Network and Project Levels

Unit – III

Pavement Design Selection and Alternatives: design objectives and constraints, basic structural response

models, physical design inputs,

Alternate pavement design strategies and economic evaluation, life cycle costing, analysis of alternate

pavement strategies based on distress and performance, case studies. Equipments

Unit – IV

Expert Systems and Pavement Management, Project Appraisal:

Role of computers in pavement management, applications of expert systems for managing pavements, expert

system for pavement evaluation and rehabilitation, knowledge-based expert systems, case studies.

Project appraisal - private sector participation-Environmental impact assessment-TQM in highway projects

Text Books:

1. Pavement management systems – Ralph Haas, W.Ronald Hudson McGraw Publishers.

2. Highway Engineering- S. K. Khanna & C.E.G Justo, Nem Chand & Bros., Publisher


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Transport & Environment Course Code : CEP1 1412 L T P C

3 1 0 4

Course objectives

� Assess environmental impacts of road traffic under various policy options

� Estimate air pollution concentrations as a function of emission, meteorology, topography and the

built environment from road traffic

� To promote the integration of all forms of transport and land use planning, leading to a better, more

efficient transport system

� Plan, develop and manage land transport system to support a quality environment while making

optimal use of our transport and safeguarding the well-being of the travelling public

� Deliver an effective land transport network that is integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable

to meet the nation’s needs

Course outcomes

� Understand national and international contexts on transport and the environment

� Basic understanding of the concepts of traffic and environment management for sustainability

� Knowledge of policies and reports which have a strong bearing on local and global air pollution and

sustainability issues

� Knowledge of the role of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in delivering sustainability keeping

environmental, economic and health objectives in mind

� Understand the multiple complexities of successful planning, data collection and analysis and

identification of improvements

� Appreciate and be alert to current issues relating to traffic flow, road safety and air quality

UNIT - I Impact of Transport on the Environment-I Resource use: oil-based resources used for transport- Extraction of infrastructure construction materials; Climate change: Emissions of CO2 and other global warming gases; Air pollution: Local emissions of CO, PM, lead, VOCs, hydrocarbons and NOx Impact of Transport on the Environment-II Noise and related vibration: Quality of life for those living nearby roads, airports, stations, ports; Land take: Land used for infrastructure- Habitat fragmentation; Changes to water systems by infrastructure UNIT - II Indicators for environmental impact of transportati on-I Highway indicators: Road construction and maintenance- vehicle-kilometers- freight transport – Passenger transport- Transport safety Transport equipment and safety Transport equipment- Motor vehicle and parts manufacture- Motor vehicle maintenance and support- Disposal of vehicles and parts UNIT -III Indicators for environmental impact of transportati on-II Rail environmental indicators: Railway construction, maintenance, and abandonment- Rail car and parts manufacture- Rail travel - Rail car maintenance and support- Disposal of rail cars and parts Aviation environmental indicators: Airport construction, maintenance, and expansion - Aircraft and parts manufacture- Aviation travel - Airport operation - Disposal of aircraft and parts Maritime environmental indicators: Construction and maintenance of navigation improvements- Manufacture of maritime vessels and parts - Maritime travel- Maritime vessel maintenance and support - Disposal of maritime vessels and parts- Pollutant Emissions from Ships UNIT - VI Transport and environment policy Developing a sustainable transport system - Decoupling of transport growth from GDP growth- Transport through sensitive areas- Environmental elements into projects and policies impacting wildlife Solutions for Sustainable Transportation: The potential for technological Solutions- The potential for behavior and lifestyle change solutions- Environment taxes- Environment protection expenditure- Assessment of Transport’s Impact on Health and Environment Text Books:

1) Transport, the Environment and Security - Making the Connection, Rae Zimmerman, 2012: Edward Elgar Publishing, Ltd.

2) Energy, Transport, & the Environment, Addressing the Sustainable Mobility Paradigm, Inderwildi, Oliver; King, Sir David (Eds.), 2012, 2012, VIII, 713 p. 195 illus., 36 in color, Springer

3) Globalisation, Transport and the Environment, OECD, Publication Date : 12 Jan 2010, Pages : 276 , ISBN :9789264072916

Reference Books: 1) Transport, the Environment and Sustainable Development, D. Banister, Taylor & Francis, 19-Jan-

1993 - 296 pages 2) Transport, the environment, and economic policy, Kenneth John Button, Elgar, 1993 - 165 pages 3) Politics of Mobility: Transport, the Environment, and Public Policy, Geoff Vigar, Taylor & Francis,

11-Jan-2002 - 256 pages


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Land use and Regional Transportation Planning Course Code : CEP1 1413 L T P C

3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of the urban regional dynamics and its practicality.

• To visualize the relationship between different land use transportation models.

• To instill an appreciation of an analytical approach to greater understanding of regional travel

demand, its estimation and network planning.

• To know about the urban structure and its goods movement.

• To learn about the various urban and regional planning and implementation plans.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of urban regional dynamics.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics of Regional travel demand estimation and models.

• Fully conversant with topics of network planning, policy formulation and evaluation.

• Acquire a basic understanding of planning theory and its techniques etc.

• Decide the kind of plans needed for urban and regional planning.

UNIT I: Urban regional dynamics, Land use transportation models, Regional travel demand estimation UNIT II: Regional network planning, Policy formulation and evaluation, Urban Structure, Urban Goods Movement UNIT III: Transport Related Land-Use Models: The Lowry Model, Planning Theory, Planning Techniques UNIT IV: Urban & Regional Planning, Implementation of Plans

Text Books:

1) Gibbs, JP, Urban Research Methods, Van Nostrand, East West Press, New Delhi 2) Whittick A, Encyclopedia of Urban Planning, McGraw Hill 3) Chari SR, Landuse Transportation Planning, Lecture Notes, REC, Warangal. 4) Steiss AW, Models for the Analysis and Planning of Urban Systems, Lexington 5) Glasson J, An Introduction to Regional Planning.

References Books:

1) Gibson, JE, Designing the New City – A Systems Approach, John Wiley Sons 2) Tomas Dela Barra, Integrated Landuse and Transportation Modelling, Cambridge University Press. 3) Baxter et al, Urban Development Models, Construction press. 4) Wilson, A.G., Regional and Urban Models in Geography and Planning, Pion Press. 5) Blundon WR, Land Use Transport Models, Vol. 2, Pergumon Press 6) Morlok EK, Introduction to Transportation Engineering and Planning, McGraw Hill Kogekusha Ltd. 7) Lewis Keeble, Principles and Practices of Town and Country Planning.


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Transportation System Modeling and Simulation Course Code : CEP1 1414 L T P C

3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of Transportation system modeling.

• To visualize the relationship between systems modeling and its simulation.

• To instill an appreciation of an analytical approach to greater understanding of primitive models and

forecasting mechanisms.

• To know about the pattern recognition approach and its patterns.

• To learn about the various simulation processes.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of pavement modeling processes.

• Absorbs the Key relationships and physical laws of models.

• Fully conversant with topics like forecasting mechanisms.

• Acquire a basic understanding of growth and decay processes.

• Distinguish between virtual and real problems related to various simulation processes..

UNIT I: Modeling Process: Taxonomy of model types; Steps in model building; Simulation; Algorithms and Heuristics; Simulation Languages

UNITII: Primitive Models: Establishing relationships via physical laws; Establishing relationships via curve fitting; Parameters estimation problems; Elementary state transition models. Forecasting: Nature of data; Statistical attributes of data; probability distributions and their mechanisms; Generation of random numbers; Time series.

UNITIII: Pattern Recognition: Neighborhood and distances; Cluster analysis,, Individual and group preference patterns. Growth and Decay Processes: Discrete and continuous growths; Limits to growth; Competition among species; Growth process and integral equations; Discrete event approach; population planning.

UNIT IV: Simulation of Discrete and Continuous Processes: Monte Carlo methods; Stochastic Simulation; System identification; Inverse problems; Virtual reality; typical example and case studies related to Civil Engineering. Text Books:

1) R Haberman, Mathematical Models, Prentice Hall. 2) D. P. Maki and M. Thompson, Mathematical Models and Applications, Prentice Hall

Reference Books:

1) R.E. Shannon, System Simulation: Art and Science, Prentice Hall


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Urban Transportation Planning Course Code : CEP1 1415 L T P C

3 1 0 4

Course Objectives

• The course aims at imparting knowledge on understanding of urban transportation problems in planners’ perspective, definition of the problem, setting clear goals and objectives to serve as guiding factors in the planning process, identification of the causal factors influencing the demand for urban travel and development of relationship between the factors and the travel demand.

• The course also provides adequate exposure to travel demand forecasting and application of the

results of the forecasting to identify the right type of the transportation system needed to cater to the future demand and quantify the same.

• This course is focused on the transportation’s interrelationship with the urban environment,

methodologies for planning multi-modal transportation systems, and developing feasible alternatives. Emphasis is placed on developing insight into the transportation phenomena and the planning process as well as solving specific problems of limited scope.

• This course introduces four stages of urban transportation planning i.e., trip generation, trip

distribution, mode choice modeling and route assignment.

Course Outcomes

• Factors underlying traveller choices of mode of travel, route choice and destination • Choice and how these processes can be represented mathematically. • The validity and source of information that comes from a sequence of travel • Forecasting models. • Knowledge of data required for transportation planning. • The main determinants of travel demand, and how to use statistical packages to study • those determinants • Ability to make tradeoffs with multiple factors in project planning and design. • Steps those are necessary to complete a long-range transportation plan. • How engineers and planners interact with local and regional governments, citizens and elected

officials to develop and interpret transportation plans.

Unit – I Introduction and Urban Transportation System Planning-Conceptual Aspects:

Transport and Socioeconomic Activities, Historical Development of Transport, Transportation in the Cities, Freight Transportation, Future Developments. Transport Planning Process, Problem Definition, Solution Generation, Solution Analysis, Evaluation and Choice, Implementation. Unit – II Trip Generation Analysis and Mode Choice Modelling: Four step Travel Demand forecasting approach,Trip Production Analysis, Zonal models, Category Analysis, Trip Attraction Modelling. : Influencing Factors, Earlier Modal Split Models, Trip-End Type Modal Split Model, Trip-Interchange Modal Split Model, Disaggregate Mode-Choice Model, Logit Model of Mode Choice, Binary Choice Situations, Multinomial Logit Model, Model calibration, Case studies.

Unit – III Trip Distribution Models: PA Matrix, OD Matrix, Basis of Trip Distribution, Gravity Model, Calibration of Gravity Model, Singly and Doubly Constrained Gravity Models. Growth Factor Methods of Trip Distribution, Uniform Factor Method, Average Factor Method, Fratar Growth-Factor Method, and Disadvantage of Growth Factor Method.

Unit – IV Route Assignment and Transportation Surveys:

Description of transport network, Route Choice Behaviour, The Minimum Path, Minimum Path Algorithm, Route Assignment Techniques, All-or-Nothing Assignment, Multipath Traffic Assignment, Capacity-Restrained Traffic Assignment. Definition of Study Area, Zoning, Types of Movements, Types of Surveys, Home-Interview Survey, Commercial Vehicle Survey, Intermediate Public Transport Survey, Public Transport Survey, Roadside-Interview Survey, Cordon-Line Survey, Post-Card Questionnaire Survey, Registration-Number Survey, Tag-on-Vehicle Survey. Text Books:

1) Adib Kanafani(1983). Transportation Demand Analysis, McGrawHill 2) John W Dickey (1986), Metroolitan Transportation Planning, Tata Mc Graw Hill 3) Juan De Dios Dios Ortuzar & Luis G Wilumsen (1996), Modeling Transport, 2nd Edition, John Wiley

Reference Books:

1) NPTEL-Video lectures for “Urban Transportation Planning” by Dr.V. Thamizh Arasan 2) NPTEL-Material for “Transportation Engineering I” by Dr.Tom.V.Mathew


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title : Aviation Infrastructure Planning Course Code : CEP1 1416

L T P C

3 1 0 4

Course objectives

• Introduction to the growth of air transport and aircraft characteristics.

• Competence in building the background in Airport engineering and understanding its features with a

technical sense.

• Synthesis in incorporating the planning and design of airport.

• Required Development of the theoretical basis of subject and to design the various airport

components.

• Better Comprehension of various probable alternatives to design airport components

Course outcomes

• Obtain a basic Knowledge of the fundamental issues in Airport engineering.

• Demonstrate the clear understanding of the airport components.

• Learn basic principles in airport components geometric design and be able to apply these

principles in field

• Learn the airport components capacity and delays

• Learn critical factors consideration in airport grading and design

• Obtain Knowledge on air traffic control aids

Unit – I

Growth and Characteristics of Airport and Aircraft:

Growth of air transport, airport organization and associations, Classifications of airports airfield components,

airport traffic zones and approach areas.

Aircraft Components, size turning radius, speed, airport characteristics

Unit – II

Capacity and Delay, Airport planning, surveys and Design:

Factors affecting capacity, Determination of runway capacity related to delay, gate capacity, and Taxiway

capacity

Airport Site Selection, Runway length and width, sight distances, longitudinal and transverse grades, runway

intersections, taxiways, clearances, aprons, numbering, holding apron, noise control, Problems.

Unit – III

Airport Grading, Planning and Design of the Terminal area:

Operational concepts, space relationships and area requirements, vehicular traffic and parking at airports.

Grading of airport area, hydrology

Unit – IV

Airport Drainage, Air Traffic Control and Aids: design of drainage systems, construction methods, layout

of surface drainage and subsurface drainage system, Problems.

Runways and taxiways markings, day and night landing aids, airport lighting, ILS and other associated aids.

Text Books:

1. Airport Planning and Design”- Khanna, Arora and Jain, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee

2. Airport Engineering - Rangwala, Charotar., Publisher

Reference Books:

1. Virender Kumar and Satish Chandra, “Airport Planning and Design”- Galotia

Publication press

2. Planning and Design of Airports” - Robert Horenjeff, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill Book Co.


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Public Transportation Course Code : CEP1 1417

L T P C

3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of public transportation system and its technologies.

• To visualize the relationship between various comparative alternatives about cost, modes etc.

• To instill an appreciation of an analytical approach to greater understanding of the transportation

planning, marketing etc.

• To know about the Transit system evaluation.

• To learn about the various city traffic systems of transportation.

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of various public system and its technologies.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics of rapid transit modes and their comparative analysis.

• Fully conversant with topics like planning of transportation system management and its marketing.

• Acquire a basic understanding of the transit system evaluation like station capacity, way capacity etc,

• Decide the kind of classification needed for various transportation systems..

UNIT I:

System and Technologies: Urban passenger transportation modes, transit classifications and definitions, theory of urban passenger transport modes, rail transit, bus transit, Para transit and ride sharing, designing for pedestrians, trends in transit rider ship and use of different modes.

UNITII:

Comparing Alternatives: Comparing costs, comparative analysis, operational and technological characteristics of different rapid transit modes, evaluating rapid transit

Planning: Transportation system management, system and service planning, financing public transportation, management of public transportation, public transportation marketing.

UNIT III:

Transit System Evaluation: Definition of quantitative performance attributes, transit lane capacity, way capacity, station capacity, theoretical and practical capacities of major transit modes, quantification of performance

UNIT IV:

City traffic: Classification of transportation systems, conventional transportation systems, unconventional transportation systems, prototypes and tomorrow's solutions, analysis and interpretation of information on transportation systems, perspectives of future transportation.

Text Books:

1) George E. Gray and Lester A. Hoel, ‘Public Transportation’, Prentice Hall, New Jersey. 2) Vukan R. Vuchic, ‘Urban Public Transportation Systems and Technology’, Prentice Hall Inc., New

Jersey. 3) Horst R. Weigelt, Rainer E. Gotz, Helmut H. Weiss,' City Traffic - A Systems Digest'.

Reference Books:

1) VanNostrand Reinhold Company, New York 2) John W. Dickey,’ Metropolitan Transportation Planning’, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. New

Delhi


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title: Transport Policy, Economics and Legislation Course Code : CEP1 1418

L T P C

3 1 0 4



• To develop a fundamental understanding of various Transport Policies and economics.

• To visualize the relationship between Investment policies and pricing and related issues.

• To instill an appreciation of Traffic administration and its legislation.

• To know about the accident prevention by different alternatives.

• To learn about the various highway construction and accident control measures..

COURSE OUTCOME(S):


• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Transport Economics.

• Absorbs the Key design Characteristics of pricing and investment policies.

• Fully conversant with topics like issues related to transport policy.

• Acquire a basic understanding of Traffic administration and its legislation.

• Decide the kind of control measures for highway operation.

UNIT I: Transport Policy & Economics -Transport economics, Methods of economic analysis, Investment policies and pricing

UNIT II: Issues in transport policy, System selection and evaluation, Life cycle cost analysis

UNIT III: Transport Legislation- Traffic administration, Traffic legislation, Road accidents

UNIT IV: Accident prevention by better planning, Accident prevention by better design of roads, Highway operation and accident control measures

Text Books:

1) Highway Investment In Developing Countries - Thomas Telford Ltd., Institute Of Civil Engineers 2) Winfrey R, Economic Analysis For Highways - International Text Book Co., Pennsylvania 3) Road User Cost Study - Final Report - Central Road Research Institute, New Delhi

References Books:

1) Ian Heggie, Transport Engineering Economics, Mcgraw Hill 2) Popkess (C.A), Traffic Control And Road Accident Prevention, Chapman And Hall 3) Silyanev VV, Ensuring Traffic Safety on Rural Roads. 4) Towards Safe Roads in Developing Country, TRL – ODA.


SYLLABUS

A Y -2013-14

Course Title : Transportation Engineering Lab-2 Course Code: CEP1 1219

T P C

0 3 2

Course objectives

• To learn the procedures on various traffic surveys and the equipment required. • To learn how to conduct and execute on the road. • To analyze the traffic data and to suggest the measures to be taken

Course outcomes

• Acquire knowledge on the traffic studies and importance • Learn the way of conducting traffic studies and • Gains Knowledge in analyzing the traffic data and to give qualitative report for the measures

to be taken

Expt No. Experiment Name

1 Volume Studies – Straight Roads and at Intersections

2 Speed Studies - Spot Speed Studies by Stop Watch, Enosocpe and Radar Speed Meter

3 Journey Time and Delay Studies - Floating Car Method

4 Parking Surveys and Parking Turnover Studie

5 Study of Gaps and Lags – Critical Gaps and Lags at Intersections

6 Delay Measurement at Signalised and Unsignalised Intersections

7

Digitization of Map/Toposheet

8 Creation of thematic maps.

9 Study of features estimation

10 Developing Digital Elevation model

11 Simple applications of GIS in fixing alignments, gradients

Text Books:

1. Highway Engineering - L.R. Kadiyali, Khanna Publishers 2. Highway Engineering- S. K. Khanna & C.E.G Justo, Nem Chand & Bros., Publisher

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