Course code BūvZ3045

Credit points 3

Roads and Squares I

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation16.11.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

author Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts

Guntis Andersons

Dr. sc. ing.

Course abstract

The course introduces students to general knowledge on motor roads and parking places including construction, service and the impact on environment. In tutorials students acquire the skills for use of road design methods and fulfil the ones by working out the course project.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge - general knowledge on motor roads, skid resistance of road coverings, requirements of road safety, specifications for construction materials designed for roads, squares and engineering structures.
• skills - to perform the technical design in accordance with the valid codes of practice; to make a good choice as regard environmental friendly construction materials and engineering structures needed for environmental protection.
• competence - ability for analysis of technical designs of roads and squares evaluation the potential threats for environment.

Compulsory reading

1. Andersons G. Autoceļu projektēšana: palīglīdzeklis studentiem. G. Andersons, R. Siņajeva; Jelgava: LLU, 2000. 31 lpp.
2. Wright Paul H. Highway engineering. Paul H. Wright; with contributions by James S.Lai...[et.al.] 6th ed. New York etc.: John Wiley & Sons, 1996. 680 p.
3. Бойчук В.С. Проектирование сельскохозяйственных дорог и площадок. В. С. Бойчук. 2-е изд., перераб. и доп. Москва: Колос, 1996. 205 c.

Further reading

1. Naudžuns J. Autoceļu projektēšana. Trases plāna, garenprofila un ceļa klātnes izveidojums. Rīga, 2006. Pieejams: http://www.bf.rtu.lv/documents/nvsd/materiali/acelu_proj_trase.pdf
2. Миронов А. А., Евгеньев И. Е. Автомобильные дороги и охрана окружающей среды. Томск: ТИСИ, 1986.
3. Mannering F.L. Principles of highway and traffic analysis / Fred L. Mannering, Walter P. Kilareski. 2nd ed. New York: John Wiley&Sons, 1998. 340 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Autoceļi. ISSN 0201-79X.
2. Civil Engineering. Finnish Civil Engineering and Construction journal. ISSN 0033-913X