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Handbook of B.Tech. Programmes offered by USICT at Affiliated Institutions of the University.

Paper Code(s): CEC‐311 L P C


Paper: Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design 4 - 4

Prerequisite Paper: None


Marking Scheme:
1. Teacher’s Continuous Evaluation: 25 marks
2. Term and Theory Examinations: 75 marks
Instructions for paper setter
1. There should be 9 questions in the term end examinations question paper.
2. The first (1st) question should be compulsory and cover the entire syllabus. This question should be objective,
single line answers or short answer type questions of total 15 marks.
3. Apart from question one which is compulsory, rest of the paper shall consist of four units as per the syllabus.
Every unit shall have two questions covering the corresponding unit of the syllabus. However, the student
shall be asked to attempt only one of the two questions in the unit. Individual questions may contain up to 5
sub-parts/sub-questions. Each unit shall have a marks weightage of 15.
4. The questions are to be framed keeping in view the learning objectives of course/paper. The standard /level
of the questions to be asked should be at the level of the prescribed text box.
5. The requirement of (scientific) calculators/log tables/data-tables may be specified if required.
Course Objectives:
1. To design the various geometric parameters of road.
2. To study the traffic characteristics and design of road intersections & signals.
3. To design and construct the pavement by selecting appropriate materials and design approach.
4. To learn methods to construct various types of roads and propose the maintenance strategies.
Course Outcomes (CO)
CO 1 Design the various geometric parameters of road.
CO 2 Study the traffic characteristics and design of road intersections & signals.
CO 3 Design and construct the pavement by selecting appropriate materials and design approach.
CO 4 Learn methods to construct various types of roads and propose the maintenance strategies.
Course Outcomes (CO) to Programme Outcomes (PO) mapping (scale 1: low, 2: Medium, 3: High)
PO01 PO02 PO03 PO04 PO05 PO06 PO07 PO08 PO09 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0
CO 2 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 0 2 1 2 2
CO 3 3 2 3 2 3 0 0 0 3 1 3 1
CO 4 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 0 2 0 0 1

UNIT-I
Geometric Design of Highways (IRC:73- Latest revision): Cross section elements–pavement surface
characteristics, camber, kerbs, shoulder, Sight distance, Horizontal curves, Superelevation, Extra widening,
Transition curves, Gradient, Vertical curves–Summit and valley curves.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic characteristics–road user characteristics, vehicular characteristics; Traffic studies and
analysis: Traffic volume studies–methods of counting volume, presentation of volume data; Traffic speed studies–
Types of speeds, methods of measuring spot speeds, presentation of spot speed data; Speed & delay
studies–floating car method; Origin & destination studies–objective, methods of conducting O & D study,
presentation of O-D data; Parking studies; Accident studies.

UNIT-II
Traffic Flow and Roadway Capacity: Traffic flow characteristics–space headways, time headways;
Speed-Flow-Density relations; Passenger car units, recommended PCU values, peak hour factor; Capacity and level
of service of rural highways and urban roads as per latest IRC recommendation.
Traffic Regulation and Control: Traffic signs and their classification; Traffic signal–classification, general principles
of two-phase signal design, Design of traffic signal by webster method and IRC; Intersection at grade, Grade
separated intersection, Design of roundabouts as per IRC:65-2017.

Approved by BoS of USICT:31/10/2021, Approved by AC sub-committee: 22/11/2021


Applicable from Batch Admitted in Academic Session 2021-22 Onwards Page 1 of 2
Handbook of B.Tech. Programmes offered by USICT at Affiliated Institutions of the University.

UNIT-III
Design of Highway Pavement: Types of Pavements, Difference between flexible and rigid pavement, Design
factors–Standard axle load, ESWL, Rigidity factor; Design of flexible pavement– group index method, CBR method,
California resistance value method, Design of flexible pavement by IRC:37 (Latest revision); Design of rigid
pavement, Westergaard theory, load and temperature stresses, joints, IRC method of rigid pavement design
(IRC:58-2015), Design of Dowel bars, Design of Tie bars.

UNIT - IV
Highway Construction and Maintenance: Construction of Subgrade, Water Bound Macadam (WBM), Wet mix
macadam (WMM), Granular Sub Base (GSB), Tack Coat, Prime Coat, Seal Coat, Surface Dressing, Bituminous
Macadam (BM), Bituminous concrete, Dry lean concrete (DLC), Cement Concrete (CC) road construction;
Maintenance of bituminous and concrete roads, Concepts of overlay design.

Note: All designs and procedure are to be done with reference to latest revision of IRC as given below in
reference section.

Textbook(s):
1. S.K. Khanna, C.E.G. Justo, A. Veeraragavan, “Highway Engineering”, Nem Chand & Bros., 10th Edition (2021).
2. S.K. Khanna, C.E.G. Justo, A. Veeraragavan, “Highway Materials and Pavement Testing”, Nem Chand and Bros.

Reference Books:
1. L.R. Kadiyali, “Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning”, Khanna Publishers.
2. Rangwala, “Highway Engineering”,Charotar Publishing House, 12th Edition (2022).
3. IRC: 37- Latest revision, “Tentative Guidelines for the design of Flexible Pavements” Indian Roads Congress,
New Delhi.
4. IRC:58-2015 Guidelines for the Design of Plain Jointed Rigid Pavements for Highways (4th Revision).
5. IRC:65-2017 Guidelines for Planning and Design of Roundabouts (1st Revision)
6. IRC:73-1980 Geometric Design Standards for Rural (Non-Urban) Highways
7. IRC:106-1990 Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas
8. IRC:93-1985 Guidelines on Design and Installation of Road Traffic Signals.
9. IRC:92-2017 Guidelines for Design of Interchanges in Urban Areas (1st Revision)
10. IRC:SP:68-2005, “Guidelines for Construction of Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements”, Indian Roads
Congress, New Delhi.
11. IRC:15-2002, “Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for construction of Concrete Roads” Indian Roads
Congress, New Delhi.
12. MORTH, “Specifications for Road and Bridge Works”, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways,
Published by Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi.

Approved by BoS of USICT:31/10/2021, Approved by AC sub-committee: 22/11/2021


Applicable from Batch Admitted in Academic Session 2021-22 Onwards Page 2 of 2

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