Course code BūvTK002
Credit points 2
Transportation
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures0
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes0
Number of hours for laboratory classes0
Independent study hours54
Date of course confirmation24.01.2024
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Gints Birzietis
Dr. sc. ing.
Replaced course
TraZ4061 [GTRA4060] Transportation
Course abstract
The aim of the Course Paper is to teach the students to plan freight transportation between three corresponding points A, B and C, with both universal and specialized vehicles, do calculations and as a result provide a comparative assessment.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge. Understand planning, calculation and evaluation of specific freight transportation process, selection of appropriate vehicles, planning and calculation of certain cargo loading and unloading operations, as well as selection of appropriate cargo handling equipment – course paper.
Skills. Able to analyze, compare and evaluate the effectiveness of universal and specialized vehicles for certain cargo transportation in the given routes - course paper.
Competences. Able to plan effective freight transport by road within the simple inland routes - course paper.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Course assignment and data.
2. Road scheme.
3. Cargo flow diagrams.
4. Vehicle Selection.
5. Selection of loading and unloading machines and mechanisms.
6. Transportation routes for the universal vehicle.
7. Transportation routes for the specialized vehicles.
8. Transportation performance indicators.
9. Quantity of cargo and its placement in the vehicle.
10. Work schedule for the vehicle.
11. Placement of cargo and loading machinery in the area.
12. Schedule of Cargo Loading and Unloading Cycles.
13. Calculation of the number of loading and unloading mechanisms.
14. Description of the rules for the freight transportation.
15. Calculation of fuel costs for transportation of selected cargo.
16. Conclusions.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Elaborated and defended course paper. Type of test - course paper (grade).
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
The course paper is carried out independently, taking into account the lessons from the study course “Transportation II” (TraZ4033) and, if necessary, consulting with the teaching staff at the consultation hours.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The assessment of the course paper is based on the assessment of the performance of individual course assignments.
Compulsory reading
1. Birzietis G. Pārvadājumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 208 lpp.
2. Birzietis G., Truslis V. Autopārvadājumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 380 lpp.
3. Sprancmanis N. Transporta pakalpojumu ekonomika un organizācija. Rīga: RTU izdevniecība. 2001. 283 lpp.
4. Daganzo C.F. Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations. Oxford: Pergamon, 2000. 339 p.
Further reading
1. Truslis V. Specializētais ritošais sastāvs. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 100 lpp.
2. Gubbins E.J. Managing Transport Operations. 3rd. ed. London: KoganPage. 2003. 295 p.
3. Горев А.Э. Грузовые автомобильные перевозки. Москва: «Академия», 2006.
Notes
Compulsory course for students of Faculty of Engineering academic education bachelor study program "Agricultural Engineering" for the sub-program Road Transport.