C3010 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

Name : Azman Bin HasanAddress : Civil Engineering Department Politeknik Kuching Sarawak

Km 22, Jalan Matang,93050 Kuching, Sarawak.

Telephone No. : 082-428796 ext.223e-mail : rynosorus@hotmail.com Qualifications : BSc. Civil Eng. – (UTM)

MEd ( Technical ) – (UTM)Position : Polytechnic Lecturer

Name : Norazila Binti Abdul AzizAddress : Civil Engineering Department Politeknik Kuching Sarawak

Km 22, Jalan Matang,93050 Kuching, Sarawak.

Telephone No. : 082-428796 ext.223e-mail : @hotmail.com Qualifications : Diploma Civil Eng. And Education (UTM)Position : Polytechnic Lecturer

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CURRICULUM GRID

The curriculum grid of this module is based on the curriculum used by Malaysian Polytechnics.

No. TOPIC UNIT TotalHours

1 Introduction Of Highway Engineering

1( 3 H)

3 Hours

2 Planning Technique and Pre-Construction Road Work

2( 3 H)

3( 3 H)

6 Hours

3 Pavement Material 4

( 3 H )5

( 3 H ) 6 Hours

4Construction Of Flexible Pavement

6( 3 H )

3 Hours

5Construction Of Rigid / Concrete Pavement

7( 3 H ) 3 Hours

6 Drainage8

( 6 H ) 6 Hours

7Traffic Control And Road Furnitures

9( 3 H )

10( 3 H ) 6 Hours

8Basic Characteristic Road Systems

11( 2 H )

12( 2 H )

13( 3 H )

7 Hours

9Flexible Pavement Design

14( 3 H )

3 Hours

10 Road Maintenance 15

( 4 H )4 Hours

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UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERING1.0 Introduction1.1 History of Highway Engineering1.2 Characteristic of Some Important Early Roads

UNIT 2 PLANNING TECHNIQUE AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION ROAD WORK ( Part 1 )

2.0 Activities of Planning Technique and Pre-Construction Road Work2.1 Site Investigation2.2 Survey Work and Setting Out

UNIT 3 PLANNING TECHNIQUE AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION ROAD WORK ( Part 2 )

3.0 Introduction3.1 Earth Work Operation3.2 Side Slope Operation

UNIT 4 PAVEMENT MATERIAL ( Part 1 )4.0 Introduction4.1 Soil And Its Characteristic4.2 Effect of Moisture on The Performance of Soils4.3 Effect of Density on The Performance of Soils4.4 Road Aggregate

UNIT 5 PAVEMENT MATERIAL ( Part 2 )5.0 Introduction5.1 Function of Bituminous Material5.2 Definitions5.3 Sources of Bituminous Binder5.4 Paving Asphalt

UNIT 6 CONSTRUCTION OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ( Part 1 )6.0 Introduction6.1 Structure of Flexible Pavement6.2 Functions of Flexible Pavement6.3 Flexible Pavement Construction Process6.4 Material Preparation for Flexible Pavement Road Surface

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UNIT 7 CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID/CONCRETE PAVEMENT7.0 Introduction7.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Concrete Roads7.2 Classification of Cement Concrete Roads7.3 Structure of Cement Concrete Roads7.4 Construction Step of Cement Concrete Slab Pavement7.5 Joint in Cement Concrete Roads

UNIT 8 DRAINAGE8.0 Introduction8.1 Effect of Improper Drainage8.2 Highway Drainage Requirement8.3 Surface Drainage.8.4 Side Ditches for Surface Drainage8.5 Drainage System

UNIT 9 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ROAD FURNITURES ( Part 1 )9.0 Introduction9.1 Traffic Control Device9.2 Purpose of Traffic Control Device9.3 Characteristic of Traffic Control Device9.4 Traffic Sign9.5 Road Marking

UNIT 10 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ROAD FURNITURES ( Part 2 )10.0 Introduction10.1 Reasons for Longitudinal Delineation 10.2 Types of Delineator10.3 Road Stud12.1 Delineators12.2 Sign Board

UNIT 11 BASIC CHARACTERISTIC ROAD SYSTEMS ( Part 1 )11.0 Introduction11.1 Road System Characteristic11.2 Important Characteristic of Drivers11.1 Influential Factor11.2 Vehicle Characteristic11.3 Vehicle Operating Characteristic

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11.4 Acceleration and Deceleration11.5

UNIT 12 BASIC CHARACTERISTIC ROAD SYSTEMS ( Part 2 )12.0 Introduction12.1 Term of Volume Flow12.2 Traffic Volume Characteristic

11.1 Calculation for Traffic Volume

UNIT 13 BASIC CHARACTERISTIC ROAD SYSTEMS ( Part 3 )13.0 Introduction13.1 Speed13.2 Speed Measurement Method13.3 Spot Speed Data Analysis13.4 Definition of Density13.5 Calculation of Density

UNIT 14 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DESIGN14.0 Introduction14.1 Factors For Design14.2 Flexible Pavement Design Method –

Design Using The JKR Method

UNIT 15 ROAD MAINTAINANCE15.0 Introduction15.1 Maintenance Operation15.2 Upgrading 15.3 Maintenance Organization15.4 Road Maintenance Activities

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MODULE GUIDELINES

To achieve maximum benefits in using this module, students must follow the instructions carefully and complete all the activities.

1. This module is divided into 17 units.2. Each page is numbered according to the subject code, unit and page number

C3010 / UNIT 1 / 8

Subject Unit 1 Page number 8

3. The general and specific objectives are given at the beginning of each unit.4. The activities in each unit are arranged in a sequential order and the following

symbols are given :

OBJECTIVES The general and specific objectives for each learning topic are stated in this section.

INPUT

This section introduces the subject matter that you are going to learn.

ACTIVITIESThe activities in this section test your understanding of the subject matter. You have to complete this section by following the instructions carefully.

FEEDBACKAnswers to the questions in the activity section are given here

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SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment evaluates your understanding of each unit.

FEEDBACK OF SELF-ASSESSMENTThis section contains answers to the activities in the self-assessment.

1. You have to follow the units in sequence.2. You may proceed to the next unit after successfully completing the unit

and you are confident of your achievement.

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GENERAL AIMS

This module is prepared for students in the third semester ( Diploma ) and fourth semester ( certificate ) who are following the Certificate/Diploma programmes in Malaysian Polytechnics. It aims to expose students to the Highway Engineering concept in each unit and to lead them towards self-directed learning or with guidance from their lecturers.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The prerequisite for this module is at least a pass in module B1001, B2001, C1001 and C2001

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, students should be able to :1. understand the development and transportation system in Malaysia.2. state methods, procedures and techniques about road planning and pre-

construction work.3. define materials used in road construction.4. understand fundamental concepts in road structures.5. explain the drainage and ground water level 6. list and define the road furniture and traffic control equipments.7. describe the differences between flexible pavement and rigid/concrete

pavement8. recognize the characteristics of road systems9. determine the traffic flow, speed, density and analysis10. calculate the design of flexible pavement11. understand general items about road maintenance

TEACHING AIDS AND RESOURCES NEEDED

1. Calculator.2. JKR Standard for JKR Road Pavement Design.

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REFERENCE

1. Road Work – Theory and Practical, Wignall and P.S Kendrick.

2. Highway Engineering ( Volume 1 & 2 ), O’Flaherty.

3. Bitumen in Road Surfacing, Shell.

4. Asphalt Concrete, Shell.

5. British Standard.

6. Road Note 29 and 31, TRRL.

7. Pengenalan Pembinaan Jalan Raya, Berbitumen, Meor Othman Hamzah Dan

Lain-lain, DBP.

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