Module ENGI48315: Transportation Infrastructure Engineering

Department: Engineering

ENGI48315: Transportation Infrastructure Engineering

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combination of Modules

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an overview and describe the methods used in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure.
• To explain the principles of highway design and maintenance.
• To explain the principles of railway design and maintenance.
• To explain the principles of airport runway design and maintenance.
• To explain the principles of ground improvement and the use of this technique in transport infrastructure engineering.

Content

• Pavement and road layout design.
• Design of infrastructure earthworks.
• Tunneling.
• Design of runways.
• Ground improvement techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• A knowledge of benefits and limitations of technologies currently used or being developed for ground improvement for transportation infrastructure engineering.
• An appreciation of the factors that impact the design of transportation infrastructure.
• An understanding of tunnelling design and construction methods and their relevance to transportation infrastructure engineering.
• An understanding of rail track design and construction methods and their relevance to transportation infrastructure engineering.

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practices along with the ability to apply those methods in transportation infrastructure engineering.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (exam assessed).

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.
• Engineering problem solving skills.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module content is delivered through lectures and reinforced by Formative Problem Sheets and Problem Classes, equipping students with the required problem-solving capability.
• Throughout the academic year, students will be required to submit Formative Problem Sheets via the virtual learning environment to monitor and consolidate their understanding as the course progresses.
• Students will attend one Discussion Class in the Michaelmas term and a second in the Epiphany term. These sessions provide an opportunity to consolidate material covered in lectures and to receive guidance and support from a demonstrator.
• At the start of the academic year, students will complete a benchmark test to assess prior knowledge and highlight areas needing further consolidation. This diagnostic activity directs students towards appropriate revision resources and independent study.
• A mock examination will be held in the Epiphany term to provide a formative, exam‑style experience. Students may then discuss their performance informally with academic staff, either during Office Hours or an Academic Adviser session, and receive targeted feedback ahead of the summative assessment.
• A further Revision Class will be held ahead of the main examination period to support students in preparing for their final assessments.
• Written timed examinations are appropriate because of the wide range of analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and allow students to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.
• Students are encouraged to engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment is provided by means of formative problem sheets, benchmark test and mock examinations.

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.