Engelska Studiehandboken kurser

Dept. of Civil and Mining Engineering

ABG009 Road and Railroad Engineering 6.0 ECTS credits

DENNA SIDA FINNS OCKSÅ PÅ SVENSKA

General information about studying at Luleå university

TIMEPERIOD: Q IV

LANGUAGE: English/Swedish

EXAMINER
S Knutsson Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES
SBL111, ABG002, ABP001

COURSE AIM
To provide knowledge of modern design and construction technology for roads and railways. To provide advanced knowledge of how to use geological and other types of materials in road and railway design and construction and how embankments can be improved. The student will get advanced knowledge about methods for improvement of the underground and soil reinforcement. To provide advanced knowledge of modern methods for construction of roads and railways.

CONTENTS
Geology and subsoil conditions. Soil description. Soil exploration. Traffic loading. Bearing capacity of embankments and stability. Settlements of embankments. Soil improvement methods. Surface and deep compaction. Vibro-compaction. Heavy tamping. Vertical drainage. Cement and lime columns. Piling in embankments. Frost action. Frost penetration. Frost heave. Frost susceptibility. Thaw weakening. Environmental protection and consideration. Construction management. Total quality management. Mass balance.

TEACHING
Teaching is given in classes including problem solving and discussions. Design project. Assignments will be given.

EXAMINATION
Grading system with a written exam in the end of the course.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS


Project work                                                	3.7ECTS
Written exam                                                	2.2ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
To be decided.

REMARKS

Last modified : 97-12-02
Further information: Sven Knutsson

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