At the end of the course, the student will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of road infrastructure design and construction, with particular reference to current standards, materials and construction techniques. The student will be able to identify appropriate solutions for the geometric design of a suburban road section and select the most suitable materials according to the territorial context and design requirements, taking into account the interaction between the driver, the vehicle, the road and the environment for optimal design.
Course Prerequisites
Basic concepts of Civil Engineering are required.
Teaching Methods
The course consists of lectures and exercises. The lectures provide theoretical and technical knowledge, while the exercises provide practical learning of calculation and design methods for road infrastructure.
Assessment Methods
Written and oral exam. Detailed information about the exam will be carefully provided during the lessons.
Texts
Santagata F. A. et al., Strade. Teoria e tecnica delle costruzioni stradali, vol. I e II, Pearson (2016)
Contents
The objective of the course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge required for the geometric design of road infrastructure and the optimal selection of materials and construction techniques. The course is divided into nine modules: 1. Road and vehicle. 2. Planimetric design of the road axis 3. Vertical design of the road axis 4. Cross-section 5. Construction of the road structure 6. Elements of road geotechnics 7. Stone aggregates 8. Organic Binders 9. Mixtures used in road structures 10. Road pavement design
