Course Outline
Day One: Fundamentals of Traffic Monitoring
- Introduction to traffic monitoring and data collection methods
- Traffic flow theory and traffic volume studies
- Traffic data analysis and interpretation
Day Two: Geometric Design Principles
- Introduction to geometric design principles
- Design considerations for horizontal and vertical alignment
- Intersection design and traffic control devices
Day Three: Highway Drainage and Pavement Design
- Principles of highway drainage design
- Pavement design considerations and methods
- Maintenance and rehabilitation of pavements
Day Four: Highway Design Software and Environmental Factors
- Introduction to industry-standard software tools for highway design and evaluation
- Environmental factors affecting highway design and construction
- Case studies of highway design projects
Day Five: Highway Design Project Management and Communication
- Project management and project delivery methods
- Effective communication strategies for highway design projects
- Review of course topics and final exam