Course code TraZ4050
Credit points 3.75
Transportation II
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for lectures32
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation07.03.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developers
Gints Birzietis
Dr. sc. ing.
Valdis Truslis
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The course deals with the transport process components and road transport vehicle efficiency indicators. The course also deals with transportation technologies of the main type of cargo of various industries and with the selection of appropriate vehicles, as well as cargo loading and unloading mechanisms and machines.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledges - on basic components of transportation process, vehicles used in transportation, types of cargo, its loading and unloading techniques, as well as on organizing principles of effective freight and passenger transport by road.
• Skills - analyze, compare and evaluate the suitability and efficiency of individual vehicle in freight and passenger transportation in different types of traffic.
• Competence - the ability to choose the most suitable road vehicle for transportation of selected goods or passengers.
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. Гуджоян O П., Троицкая Н. А. Перевозка специфических грузов автомобильным транспортом. Москва: «Транспорт», 2001.