This 5-day training course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of traffic monitoring and highway design principles. The course covers a range of topics from the fundamentals of traffic monitoring to advanced highway design principles. Participants will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software tools to design and evaluate highways.
What are the goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of traffic monitoring and data collection methods
Learn the principles of highway design including geometric design, drainage, and pavement design
Gain practical experience using industry-standard software tools for highway design and evaluation
Understand the impact of environmental factors on highway design and construction
Learn how to effectively communicate highway design concepts to stakeholders
Who is this training course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Civil engineers
Transportation planners
Highway design professionals
Government officials responsible for transportation planning and design
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
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course