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Technologic
al University
of Peru

SYLLABUSHIGHWAY ENGINEERING (100000C07V)

2020 - Cycle 1 March

1. GENERAL DATA

1.1. Career: CIVIL

ENGINEERING
1.2. Credits:
3
1.3. Mode:
In person
1.4. Weekly hours:
4

2. RATIONALE
The Highway Engineering course is part of the transportation area of the Civil Engineering curriculum and provides students with the skills and
abilities to geometrically design road works, which is one of the specific competencies that graduates must have.

3. SUMMARY
The course covers fundamental concepts of road design, covering topics such as route analysis, gradient line layout, horizontal geometric
layout, vertical geometric layout, layout of cross sections for roads, and determination of cut and fill volumes.

4. GENERAL LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

At the end of the course, the student will carry out the horizontal and vertical geometric design of a road, determining the cut and fill volumes;
considering the Peruvian road standard, the ASSHTO manual and using the AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.

5. UNITS AND SPECIFIC LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS

Learning Unit 1:
Week 1, 2 and 3
Introduction to highway engineering and regulations for road design.

Specific learning achievement:

At the end of the unit, the student interprets the current Peruvian regulations for road design using the basic concepts of road engineering.

Syllabus:

• 1.1 Fundamental concepts of road engineering

1.2 Evolution of road design
1.3 Ministry of Transport and Communications, Geophysical Institute of Peru
1.4 Road system and inventory of Peru
• 1.5 Horizontal and vertical signage for road works
1.6 Peru's regulatory framework for road design
1.7 ASSHTO standard
• Unit 1 Assessment

Sources of Information

• CARLOS, J. (2008) HUMAN ROADS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND HUMAN APPROACH TO ROAD SAFETY

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Learning Unit 2:
Week 4,5 and 6
Preliminary studies on road works.

Specific learning achievement:

At the end of the unit, the student establishes the preliminary studies for the design of road works, recognizing their relevance.

Syllabus:

• 2.1 Hydrological studies

2.2 Environmental studies
2.3 Topographic studies
• 2.4 Soil mechanics studies
2.5 Traffic Studies
2.6 Route study. Choosing the best route • Unit 2 Assessment

Sources of Information

• CARLOS, J. (2008) HUMAN ROADS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND HUMAN APPROACH TO ROAD SAFETY

Learning Unit 3:
Week 7,8,9 and 10
Horizontal geometric design.

Specific learning achievement:

At the end of the unit, the student creates a horizontal geometric design, applying Peruvian highway regulations and using Civil 3D.

Syllabus:

• 3.1 Layout of horizontal alignments: Track section, design speed, minimum radii
3.2 Circular curves: design and layout
• 3.3 Overwidths
3.4 Transitions: design and rethinking
• 3.5 Automated design of horizontal alignments, using Civil 3D
• 3.6 Field trip 01: Transition Curve Layout

Sources of Information

• CARLOS, J. (2008) HUMAN ROADS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND HUMAN APPROACH TO ROAD SAFETY

Learning unit 4: Vertical geometric design. Week 11,12,13 and 14

Specific learning achievement:

At the end of the unit, the student makes a vertical geometric design, applying Peruvian highway regulations and using Civil 3D.

Syllabus:

• 4.1 Longitudinal profile of the stroke

4.2 Subgrade and Razante of the road
4.3 Vertical curves: symmetrical and asymmetrical
• 4.4 Cutting and filling heights
4.5 Cross sections
4.6 Berms, ditches, pumping, cut and fill slopes, superelevation
• 4.7 Section template
4.8 Automated design of Profiles and cross sections for roads, applying Civil 3D • 4.9 Field Output 02: Cloverleaf layout.

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Sources of Information

• CARLOS, J. (2008) HUMAN ROADS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND HUMAN APPROACH TO ROAD SAFETY

Learning Unit 5: Earthworks. Week 15,16,17 and 18

Specific learning achievement:

At the end of the unit, the student performs the measurement of earthwork volumes in road works, applying Civil 3D.

Syllabus:

• 5.1 Cut and fill volumes in road works

5.2 Mass diagram
• 5.3 Automated determination of cut and fill volumes, applying Civil 3D.
• Presentation of staggered self-employment
• Final Exam

6. METHODOLOGY
The methodological strategy that guides this course has been designed for the face-to-face modality and incorporates an active and
participatory methodology for the student, promoting learning, collaborative work, the integration of technological tools and evidence-based
learning.
In the Canvas Educational Platform (virtual learning space), students will find study materials organized by week; and they will have to complete
a series of virtual activities (forums, self-assessments, virtual tasks) that will allow them to check their learning of the topics.
The geometric design of road sections is of great importance in the comprehensive training of Civil Engineering students. Based on knowledge
and application of theories, regulations, studies and software for the formulation and evaluation of designs. It is important for the achievements
to promote collaborative work based on evidence, applying methodological strategies of observation, case analysis, videos, readings, examples,
practical exercises, field trips, analysis and discussion of cases, answering questions, and individual tasks. Finally, the presentation of the
design of a road section, including the relevant studies, regulations and concepts reviewed in the course.
The teacher involves students in their active participation, with the aim of achieving the consensual construction of knowledge. The teacher will
also provide advice on the development of consultation forums and assigned tasks. It is recommended to review the course contents posted on
Canvas every day.

7. EVALUATION SYSTEM
The final average will be calculated as follows:
(10%)PC1 + (10%)PC2 + (10%)PC3 + (10%)PC4 + (30%)LC + (30%)EXFI

Where:
Guy Description Week Observation

PC1 GRADED PRACTICE 1 3 graded practice 1

PC2 GRADED PRACTICE 2 6 graded practice 2

PC3 GRADED PRACTICE 3 10 graded practice 3

PC4 GRADED PRACTICE 4 14 graded practice 4

LC QUALIFIED LABORATORY 17 qualified laboratory

EXFI INDIVIDUAL FINAL EXAM 18 individual final exam

Notes on Evaluation Formulas:

1. Only the Final Exam may be failed.
2. The late exam includes the contents of the entire course
3. No qualifying practice is eliminated
4. The minimum passing grade is 12 (twelve)
5. The graded practices evaluate theoretical and practical knowledge from class (16 points) and from independent work (4 points). If the
evaluation is purely practical (20 points)
6. In the event that a student does not take a graded practice (PC) and, therefore, obtains NS, this is replaced with the grade obtained in the
final or deferred exam.
7. In the event that the student has more than one graded practice not taken, only the graded practice with the greatest weight is replaced.
8. It is not necessary for the student to complete any procedure for this replacement to take place.
9. The graded laboratory corresponds to the average of the computer laboratory practices and field trips.

8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION

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Basic Bibliography:
o CARLOS, J. (2008) HUMAN ROADS; A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND HUMAN APPROACH TO ROAD SAFETY
Additional Bibliography:
or CAL, R., MAYOR, R. AND CARDENAS J. (1988) Traffic Engineering, Fundamentals and Applications
O AASHTO, A. (2001) Policy on geometric design of highways and streets. American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials

9. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Learning unit Week Session Issue Activities and assessments

Unit 1 1.1 Fundamental concepts of road engineering

Introduction to highway 1.2 Evolution of road design
engineering and regulations for 1.3 Ministry of Transport and
road design Communications, Geophysical Institute of Peru 1.4
Road system and inventory of Peru
• Presentation of the teacher
and the students. Entrance
test application.
Presentation of the learning
unit, the specific
achievement and the
content to be developed.
Review of prior knowledge
and motivation on the
importance and application
1 1 of highway engineering in
the development of the
country. Design implication.
Development of content and
procedures, using slides and
audiovisual media to
facilitate learning.
Posing questions to check
students' learning level.
Applications of highway
engineering to real cases.

2 2 1.5 Horizontal and vertical signaling of road works

1.6 Peru's regulatory framework for road design • Review of prior knowledge
1.7 ASSHTO standard and motivation on the
importance and application
of regulations in road
design. Development of
content and procedures;
Using slides

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and audiovisual media that
facilitate learning.
Posing questions to check
students' learning level.
Applications of the Peruvian
highway standard to real
cases. Collaborative work
assignment 01: “Reality of
roads in our country and
their regulatory compliance”

Unit 1 Assessment
• Graded Practice 1
3 3
(Graded Practice 1)

Unit 2 2.1 Hydrological studies

Preliminary studies on road works 2.2 Environmental studies
2.3 Topographic studies

• Presentation of the learning

unit, the specific
achievement and the
content to be developed.
Review of prior knowledge
and motivation on the
importance and application
of preliminary studies in
road design. Implication in
4 4
design. Development of
content and procedures,
using slides and audiovisual
media to facilitate learning.
Posing questions to check
students' learning level.
Applications of the
preliminary studies
discussed in real cases.

2.4 Soil mechanics studies

2.5 Traffic Studies
2.6 Route study. Choosing the best route

• Development of content and

procedures;
using slides and audiovisual
media that facilitate learning.
Posing questions to check
students' learning level.
5 5 Applications of the
preliminary studies
discussed in real cases.
Collaborative work
assignment 02: “Road case
presented: Choosing the
best route.”

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6 6 Unit 2 Assessment
• Graded Practice 2
(Graded Practice 2)

Unit 3 3.1 Layout of horizontal alignments: Track section,

Horizontal geometric design design speed, minimum radii
3.2 Circular curves: design and layout

• Presentation of the learning

unit, the specific
achievement and the
content to be developed.
Review of prior knowledge
and motivation on the
importance and application
of horizontal geometric
layouts in road engineering.
Implication in design.
7 7 Development of content and
procedures;
using slides, Excel
spreadsheets and
audiovisual media that
facilitate learning. Posing
questions to check students'
learning level.
Applications of horizontal
geometric design to real
cases.

3.3 Overwidths
3.4 Transitions: Design and Rethinking

• Development of content and

procedures;
using slides, Excel
spreadsheets and
audiovisual media that
8 8 facilitate learning. Posing
questions to check students'
learning level.
Applications of horizontal
geometric design to real
cases.

9 9 3.5 Automated design of horizontal alignments,

using Civil 3D

• Computer Laboratory:
Automated procedure for the
design of horizontal
alignments. Application of
Civil 3D software for the
automated development of
the contents and procedures
of the unit. Posing questions
to check students' learning
level. Applications of
horizontal geometric design
to real cases. Assignment of
self-employment

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Stepped (Part 1): “Horizontal
and Vertical Geometric
Design of a Road Section”

3.6 Field trip 01: Transition Curve Layout

• Graded Practice 3 (Graded

Practice 3)
• Field trip: “Transition curve
10 10
layout”
• Presentation of phased self-
employment (part 1)

Unit 4 4.1 Longitudinal profile of the stroke

Vertical geometric design 4.2 Subgrade and Razante of the road
4.3 Vertical curves: symmetrical and asymmetrical

• Presentation of the learning

unit, the specific
achievement and the
content to be developed.
Review of prior knowledge
and motivation on the
importance and application
of vertical geometric layouts
in road engineering.
Implication in design.
11 11 Development of content and
procedures;
using slides, Excel
spreadsheets and
audiovisual media that
facilitate learning. Asking
questions to verify the
students' learning level.
Applications of vertical
geometric design to real
cases.

4.4 Cut and fill heights

4.5 Cross sections
4.6 Berms, ditches, pumping, cut and fill slopes,
superelevation • Development of content and
procedures; using slides,
Excel spreadsheets and
audiovisual media that
facilitate learning. Posing
12 12
questions to verify the level
of student learning.
Applications of vertical
geometric design to real
cases.

13 13 4.7 Section template

4.8 Automated design of profiles and cross sections
for roads, using Civil 3D • Computer Laboratory:
Automated procedure for
determining subgrades and
cross sections in road
design. Application

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of Civil 3D software for the
automated development of
the contents and procedures
of the unit. Posing questions
to check students' learning
level. Applications of vertical
geometric design to real
cases. Assignment of
staggered independent work
(part 2): “Horizontal and
Vertical Geometric Design of
a Road Section”

4.9 Field Exit 02: Clover Layout.

• Graded Practice 4 (Graded

Practice 4)
14 14 • Field trip: “Trebol replanting”
• Presentation of phased self-
employment (part 2)

Unit 5 5.1 Cut and fill volumes in road works

Earthmoving 5.2 Mass diagram

• Presentation of the learning

unit, the specific
achievement and the
content to be developed.
Review of prior knowledge
and motivation regarding the
importance, application and
determination of grading
measurements for road
design. Implication of its
15 15 effectiveness in the design.
Development of content and
procedures; using slides,
Excel spreadsheets and
audiovisual media that
facilitate learning. Posing
questions to check students'
learning level. Applications
for determining the
measurement of grading to
real cases.

16 16 5.3 Automated determination of cut and fill volumes,

applying Civil 3D.
• Computer Laboratory:
Automated procedure for
measuring grading in road
designs.
Application of Civil 3D
software for automated
development

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of the contents and
procedures of the unit.
Posing questions to check
students' learning level.
Real applications in vertical
geometric design.
Assignment of staggered
independent work (part 3):
“Horizontal and Vertical
Geometric Design of a Road
Section”

Presentation of staggered self-employment

• Qualified Laboratory
(Qualified Laboratory)
17 17
• Presentation of phased self-
employment (part 3)

Final Exam
• Individual Final Exam
18 18
(Individual Final Exam)

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