Course code BūvZB030
Credit points 2
Roads and Bridges II
Total Hours in Course22
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes14
Number of hours for laboratory classes0
Independent study hours32
Date of course confirmation14.11.2023
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Guntis Andersons
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZB036, Roads and bridges I
Replaced course
BūvZ3108 [GBUV3108] Roads and Bridges II
Course abstract
The purpose of the study course is to acquire knowledge about the constructive construction of the road, the regulatory basis for road design, to acquire skills in road design and to acquire general knowledge about artificial structures for overcoming terrain obstacles, including culverts and bridges.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students know how to practically use theoretical knowledge in the development of a road technical project. Students are familiar with issues of road construction and are competent in road equipment and artificial structures for overcoming terrain obstacles.
The results of the course are evaluated in the practical work and in the exam.
Course Content(Calendar)
In part-time correspondence studies:
1. Road longitudinal profile and longitudinal profile elements. Longitudinal profile. (4)
2. . Road surface. Soil classification and characterization. Effect of water-heat regime. Stability of the earth's surface. (4)
3. Drainage of water. Surface water drainage. Drainage. (3)
4. Road covers. Requirements for road surfaces. Classification of blankets and their construction. (3)
5. Road equipment. Car parking lots. (2)
6. Artificial structures for overcoming terrain obstacles. (2)
7. Culverts (1)
8. Bridges. Classification of bridges. (3)
9. Road construction and maintenance. (2)
Requirements for awarding credit points
The practical work has been passed and a successful grade has been obtained in the exam.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Practical work: In the topographical plan between points A and B for a selected road section (developed in the Roads and Bridges I study course), develop and accordingly design the road technical project in accordance with the issued task and the requirements of the Normative Acts.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The submitted practical work is counted if at least 50% of the test questions are answered correctly. The practical work must be passed before taking the exam. There are 3 questions in the exam ticket. The exam grade is calculated as the arithmetic mean of three evaluations. Qualitative evaluation takes place according to a 10-point scale for evaluating study results.
Compulsory reading
1. Naudžuns J. Autoceļu projektēšana. Trases plāna, garenprofila un ceļa klātnes izveidojums. Rīga, 2006.
2 Zariņš A., Naudžuns J. Autoceļu projektēšanas pamatkurss. Metodisks materiāls. Rīga, 2007. 119 lpp.
3. Middleton C.R., Fidler A., Vardanega P.J. Bridge monitoring: a practical guide. London: ICE Publishing, 2016. 120 lpp.
Further reading
1. Drēska A. Meža autoceļi. Jelgava, 2014. 121 lpp. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 06.04.2018.]. Pieejams: http://www.mf.llu.lv/lv/raksts/2017-04-04/dreska-a-meza-autoceli.
2. Andersons G., Siņajeva R. Autoceļu projektēšana: palīglīdzeklis studentiem. Jelgava: LLU, 2000. 31 lpp.
3. Wright P. H. Highway engineering. 6th ed. New York etc.: John Wiley & Sons, cop. 1996. 680 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. LVS 190-1:2000. Ceļu projektēšanas noteikumi. 1. daļa: Ceļa trase.
2. LVS 190-2:2007/A2:2013 LV. Ceļu projektēšanas noteikumi. Normālprofili.
3. LVS 190-3:2012 LV Ceļu projektēšanas noteikumi. 3. daļa: Vienlīmeņa ceļu mezgli.
4. LVS 190-5: 2011. Ceļu projektēšanas noteikumi. 5. daļa: Zemes klātne.
Notes
Compulsory Course for the First level professional higher educational programme “Civil Engineering”