TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING Semester

Course Code BCV403 CIE Marks 50

Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 3:0:2:0 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 hours Theory + 8-10 Lab slots Total Marks 100
Credits 04 Exam Hours
Examination nature (SEE) Theory
Course Learning objectives: This course will enable students to

 Gain knowledge of different modes of transportation systems and to learn the

introductory concepts on Highway Engineering.
 Get insight to different highway materials and pavement design elements of a
highway network.
 Realize the significance of road safety by incorporating the concepts of Traffic
Engineering.
 Understand to different aspects of geometric elements of railway system and evaluate
the material quantity required for track laying
 Gain knowledge about various components of an Airport and its runway design.

Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

These are sample Strategies; which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various
course outcomes.
1. Apart from conventional lecture methods various types of innovative teaching techniques
through videos, animation films may be adopted so that the delivered lesson can progress the
students in theoretical, applied and practical skills.
2. Arrange field visits to give brief information about the water and wastewater treatment plant.
3. Encourage collaborative (Group Learning) Learning in the class.
4. Ask at least three HOTS (Higher-order Thinking) questions in the class, which promotes
critical thinking and enhance the knowledge of treatment processes.
5. Adopt Problem Based Learning (PBL), which fosters students, Analytical skills, develop
thinking skills such as the ability to evaluate, generalize, and analyze information rather than
simply recall it.
6. Seminars, surprise tests and Quizzes may be arranged for students in respective subjects to
develop skills

MODULE-1
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: Introduction, Different Modes of Transportation, M R
Jayakar Committee recommendations, Road Classifications and Road Patterns.
Highway Alignment: Factors affecting highway alignment, Engineering surveys for alignment-
conventional and modern methods.
Highway Geometric Design: Factors affecting geometric design of roads, Cross Sectional Elements,
Sight distances, Horizontal alignment- Transition curve, superelevation, Extrawidening, Vertical
alignment–gradients, summit and valley curves. (No derivations)

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 Problems on Sight distance, Super elevation, extra widening of curves, Length of transition
curve, Length of summit and valley curve. (L1,
L2)
MODULE-2
HIGHWAY MATERIALS AND PAVEMENTS: Desirable properties of aggregates, soil subgrade &
Bitumen, Application of bituminous emulsion, Desirable properties of Bituminous Mixes
Pavement Design: Factors Controlling design of highway pavements, Pavement types, component
parts of pavements and their functions; types of joints used in rigid pavement. Critical stresses in
flexible and rigid pavement.
Highway Drainage: Significance and requirements, Surface drainage system and design-Examples,
sub surface drainage system, Types of cross drainage structures their choice and location.
Problems on design of Longitudinal drain. (L2, L3)
MODULE-3
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: Objectives and scope of Traffic Engineering. Traffic Characteristics:
Road user characteristics, vehicular characteristics – static and dynamic characteristics, Reaction
time of driver and PIEV theory, Types of traffic engineering studies-volume, spot speed, speed and
delay, parking, accident, origin & destination, objectives of studies and data collection, method of
study, analysis. PCU concept, factors affecting and PCU at different locations and applications.
Traffic signs, Signal design by IRC method; Types of intersections.
Problems on Spot speed studies, Speed and delay studies, accident studies, Signal design by IRC
method. (L2, L3)
MODULE-4
RAILWAY ENGINEERING: Permanent way and its requirements, Gauges and types, Typical cross
sections single and double-line BG track, Coning of wheels and tilting of rails, Rails-Functions-
requirements, types and defects of rails. Sleepers and Ballast: Functions, requirements, Track fitting
and fasteners, Calculation of quantity of materials required for laying a track, Points & crossings,
Railway Station and Yards. Metro train & high speed train- Design factors considered.
Problem on Quantity calculation for laying railway track. Super-elevation
(L1, L2)
MODULE-5
AIRPORT ENGINEERING: Layout of an airport with component parts and functions, Site selection
for airport, Aircraft characteristics affecting the design and planning of airport, Airport classification,
Runway orientation using wind rose with examples.
RUNWAY-Basic runway length-Corrections and examples, Runway geometrics, Taxiway-Factors
affecting the layout - geometrics of taxiway-Comparison between Runway and Highway, Design of
exit taxiway with examples.
Problems on Runway orientation, Basic Runway length, Exit taxiway design. (L2, L3)

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 PRACTICAL COMPONENT OF IPCC (May cover all / major modules)
Sl. Experiments (8-10 Lab slots)
NO
1 Tests on Aggregates
a. Crushing Strength Test b. Los Angeles abrasion test c. Impact test
d. Shape tests (combined index and angularity number) (L1, L2)
2 Tests on Bituminous Materials
a. Penetration test b. Ductility test c. Softening point test d. Specific gravity test e. Viscosity
test by tar viscometer f. Flash and fire point test (L1,
L2)
3 Tests on Soil
a. Wet sieve analysis b. CBR Test on soil (L1, L2)
4 Design of flexible pavement as per IRC 37-2018 (L2, L4)
5 Design of Rigid pavement as per IRC 58-2015 (L3, L4)
6 Bituminous Mix Design by Marshall Method (Demonstration only) (L1,
L2)
7 Traffic Engineering studies (L3, L4)
Course outcomes (Course Skill Set):
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the basic principles of geometric design in the context of transportation
engineering and planning.
2. Select the appropriate pavement materials for construction and design the pavement as per
standard practices.
3. Conduct traffic studies and analyse traffic data for practical applications.
4. Identify the Components parts of Railway Track and design the suitable runway for an
Airport.
5. Able to interpret the experimental results of highway materials based on laboratory tests
and design the pavement as per IRC guidelines.

Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)

The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is
50%. The minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks out of 50)
and for the SEE minimum passing mark is 35% of the maximum marks (18 out of 50 marks). A
student shall be deemed to have satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to
each subject/ course if the student secures a minimum of 40% (40 marks out of 100) in the sum total
of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) taken together.

CIE for the theory component of the IPCC (maximum marks 50)
 IPCC means practical portion integrated with the theory of the course.
 CIE marks for the theory component are 25 marks and that for the practical component is 25
marks.
 25 marks for the theory component are split into 15 marks for two Internal Assessment Tests
(Two Tests, each of 15 Marks with 01-hour duration, are to be conducted) and 10 marks for other
assessment methods mentioned in 22OB4.2. The first test at the end of 40-50% coverage of the
syllabus and the second test after covering 85-90% of the syllabus.

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  Scaled-down marks of the sum of two tests and other assessment methods will be CIE marks for
the theory component of IPCC (that is for 25 marks).
 The student has to secure 40% of 25 marks to qualify in the CIE of the theory component of
IPCC.
CIE for the practical component of the IPCC
 15 marks for the conduction of the experiment and preparation of laboratory record, and 10
marks for the test to be conducted after the completion of all the laboratory sessions.
 On completion of every experiment/program in the laboratory, the students shall be evaluated
including viva-voce and marks shall be awarded on the same day.
 The CIE marks awarded in the case of the Practical component shall be based on the continuous
evaluation of the laboratory report. Each experiment report can be evaluated for 10 marks. Marks
of all experiments’ write-ups are added and scaled down to 15 marks.
 The laboratory test (duration 02/03 hours) after completion of all the experiments shall be
conducted for 50 marks and scaled down to 10 marks.
 Scaled-down marks of write-up evaluations and tests added will be CIE marks for the laboratory
component of IPCC for 25 marks.
 The student has to secure 40% of 25 marks to qualify in the CIE of the practical component of the
IPCC.
SEE for IPCC
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common question
papers for the course (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a
maximum of 3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
3. The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
4. Marks scoredby the student shall be proportionally scaled down to 50 Marks
The theory portion of the IPCC shall be for both CIE and SEE, whereas the practical portion
will have a CIE component only. Questions mentioned in the SEE paper may include questions
from the practical component.
Suggested Learning Resources:
Books
1. S K Khanna and C E G Justo, “Highway Engineering”, Nem Chand Bros, Roorkee.
2. L R Kadiyali, “Highway Engineering”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
3. “A Text Book of Railway Engineering" by S C Saxena and S P Arora
4. “Airport Engineering” by S C Rangwala
5. “Airport Planning and Design” by Khanna Arora and Jain, Nem Chand Bros, Roorke.
6. “Roads, Railways, Bridges, Tunnels and Harbour Dock Engineering by B L Gupta, Amit
Gupta.
7. S K Khanna, C E G Justo and A Veeraragavan, “Highway Materials Testing Laboratory
Manual”, Nem Chand Bros, Roorkee.

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 Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105101087
2. https://onlinemanuals.txdot.gov/txdotmanuals/rdw/horizontal_alignment.htm#BGBHGEGC
3. www.civil.iitb.ac.in/tvm/1111_nptel/567_Grade/plain/plain.html
4. https://www.pavementinteractive.org/
5. https://www.eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/research/other-publications.html
6. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/106/105106203/
7. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/101/105101008
8. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/105/104/105104098
9. https://www.classcentral.com/course/edx-intro-to-traffic-flow-modeling-and-
intelligenttransport-systems-12728
10. https://www.aai.aero/
11. https://www.faa.gov/
12. https://www.icao.int
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
 Visit to a road construction project

CO & PSO - PO Mapping (Individual Teacher has to fill)

Mapping of Course Outcomes and Program specific outcomes to Program Outcomes
Program Specific
Program outcomes
Course Outcomes
outcomes PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
Total
Average
Level 0: Not Mapped, 1: Low Mapped, 2: Moderately Mapped 3: Highly Mapped

Note: Depending on the Assessment tool used, higher order POs Can be identified by the
concerned course instructor.

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