IMS416 Highway Engineering

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING PR.
Code IMS416
Name Highway Engineering
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. NESLİHAN SEÇKİN
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Burak Yiğit KATANALP (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Calculation of excavation and fill, calculation of road paving

Course Content

Transition planning, earthwork calculations, learning methods of superstructure design

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Lecture Note (Not Printed)

Notes

"KARAYOLU MÜHENDİSLİĞİ" YAZAR: NADİR YAYLA


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 learn and applies route researches,
LO02 Learn earthwork calculations
LO03 learn the methods of designing the superstructure
LO04 Learn about the experiments applied in road construction
LO05 Learn about Surface Properties of Roads
LO06 LEARN AND APPLICATION TO SET ROUTES
LO07 learn to calculate soil volume
LO08 Learns and applies the Cross method
LO09 Learns to calculate flexible and rigid superstructure
LO10 Learns the calculation of stress distribution on roads
LO11 Learns to calculate the coating thickness of the roads
LO12 Learns the American and British highways method


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in Civil Engineering; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.” 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.” 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.”
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Civil Engineering applications; and the ability to use information technologies effectively.” 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex Civil Engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.”
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; and the ability to work independently.”
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.”
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.”
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “Acting in accordance with ethical principles, having professional and ethical responsibility, and having knowledge of the standards used in engineering practices.”
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; and knowledge about sustainable development.”
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal “Knowledge of the universal and social impacts of Civil Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; and awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.”


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General definitions of highway Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Route Determination Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Earthworks Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
4 Excavation and Fill area calculations, Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
5 Cross method Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
6 Volume calculations Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
7 Cuban Ruler Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Surface Properties of Roads Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
10 Flexible and Rigid Roads Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Stress in flexible roads Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
12 Stress in rigid roads Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
13 upper layer design of roads Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
14 Experiments applied in road construction Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
15 Problem Solution Review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Preparing exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 70 28
1. Homework 30 12
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 01:42