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: Civil Engineering/ Civil & Rural Engineering/ Construction Technology/ Civil &
Programme Name/s
Environmental Engineering/
Programme Code : CE/ CR/ CS/ LE
Semester : Third
Course Title : HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Course Code : 313323
I. RATIONALE
Efficient network of road is the life line of any nation. Highway engineering is one of the most favored-effective
and economical modes of land transportation. It is instrumental in determining the economic development of
the country. Highway and Transport facilities are an important part of urban infrastructure. Highway
engineering is one of the branches of Civil engineering which deals with the process of design, construction, and
maintenance of different types of roads. The basic requirements of efficient transportation are speed, safety, and
comfort. It provides door to door service and connects to inaccessible parts of the country. Hence it is essential
for Civil engineering student to acquire the knowledge of this course.
II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME
Undertake the construction of the given type of pavements including its maintenance (Roads).
III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)
Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning
CO1 - Identify the roads based on recommendations of IRC.
CO2 - Implement geometrical features of different Highways.
CO3 - Observe the various road construction activities.
CO4 - Suggest the traffic control devices and intersections based on traffic flow survey data.
CO5 - Suggest the relevant precautionary measures to control the drainage based on inspection to maintain
the given section of roads.
IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME
Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Theory
Course Course Hrs./Week on SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
HIGHWAY
313323 HEN DSC 3 - 2 1 6 3 3 30 70 100 40 25 10 - - 25 10 150
ENGINEERING
Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 1 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :
1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.
V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT
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Theory Learning Suggested
Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
[Link] Outcomes (TLO's)aligned Learning
Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
to CO's. Pedagogies.
TLO 1.1 Explain the
relevant modes of
transportation with its
Unit - I Introduction to Highway Engineering
importance. Video
1.1 Different modes of transportation and importance of
TLO 1.2 Explain Role of Demonstrations
road transportation.
IRC, NHAI in the Lecture Using
1.2 History of the Road development in India and the
development of roads in Chalk-Board
1 agencies involved in this work. (*IKS- Ancient Roads)
India. Site/Industry Visit
1.3 General classification of Roads.
TLO 1.3 Classify the Roads Presentations
1.4 Alignment: Definition, Requirements, importance etc.
TLO 1.4 Decide the Cooperative
of an ideal road alignment and the factors affecting road
relevant factors Learning
alignment.
influencing the ideal
alignment of road
pavement.
TLO 2.1 Illustrate various Unit - II Geometric Elements of Highway
Video
functional terms related 2.1 Definition, purpose, types, and its IRC
Demonstrations
to geometrics of the given recommendation of Various geometric elements
Presentations
type of highway with /Technical terms of road pavement :Permanent way/right
Lecture Using
sketches. of way, road formation, Carriageway width, Road margin,
2 Chalk-Board
TLO 2.2 Sketch /Draw the side slopes, side gutter, Camber, Gradient, Super
Site/Industry Visit
cross sections of roads in elevation, Curves, Road Widening, Sight distance, Design
Collaborative
embankment and cutting speed and factors affecting design speed
learning
for the given site 2.2 Standards cross-sections of EXPRESSWAY, NH, SH,
Case Study
condition. MDR, ODR and VR in embankment and cutting.
TLO 3.1 Undertake the
specific test on given
sample of bitumen to
check its suitability in
Unit - III Construction of Road Pavements
road construction.
3.1 Overview of highway construction materials:
TLO 3.2 Differentiate
Aggregate, Cement, Sand, Water, Soil, Bitumen: Ductility,
between the flexible and
Flash and Fire Point Test, Softening Point Test, Extraction
rigid pavement. Video
Test, Grade of Bitumen, Emulsion, Cutback, Tar.
TLO 3.3 Explain the Demonstrations
3.2 Definition, Types, Structural Components of pavement
importance of each layer Presentations
and their functions.
in given type of road. Lecture Using
3 3.3 Construction of WBM road, Flexible pavement /
TLO 3.4 Explain the Chalk-Board
Bituminous Road.
construction of the given Hands-on
3.4 Construction of Rigid Pavement (Cement Concrete):
pavement including Site/Industry Visit
methods of construction, Alternate and Continuous Bay
joints and sealers. Case Study
Method, Construction joints, filler and sealers.
TLO 3.5 Describe the
3.5 Components, functions of Hill roads.
components of the hill
3.6 Landslides: define, Causes, Types, Prevention of
road in given situation.
landslides.
TLO 3.6 Suggest relevant
measures to control the
landslide in the given
situation.
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Theory Learning Suggested
Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
[Link] Outcomes (TLO's)aligned Learning
Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
to CO's. Pedagogies.
TLO 4.1 Conduct traffic
volume survey at the
given road intersection. Model
TLO 4.2 Justify the Unit - IV Traffic Engineering Demonstration
importance of PCU in 4.1 Traffic Volume Study (TVS): Definition, Purpose of TVS, Video
traffic volume study to method of TVS. Demonstrations
suggest the solution to the 4.2 Passenger Car Unit (PCU) and factors affecting it. Lecture Using
4
given problem. 4.3 Traffic control devices and its types: road signs, Chalk-Board
TLO 4.3 Justify the marking, Signals, Traffic Island. Hands-on
importance of traffic 4.4 Road Intersections: Cloverleaf, Diamond and Trumpet Cooperative
control devices. Interchange Learning
TLO 4.4 Justify the Case Study
Intersections in the given
situation.
TLO 5.1 Describe with
sketches the relevant
method of providing Video
drainage in the given Demonstrations
Unit - V Road Drainage and maintenance
type of Road. Presentations
5.1 Drainage-Definition, necessity, types and sketch of
TLO 5.2 Identify the Lecture Using
drainage system.
5 causes of failure based on Chalk-Board
5.2 Failure of flexible and Rigid pavement and Its Causes
inspection of given type Site/Industry Visit
and preventive measures.
of pavement. Cooperative
5.3 Necessity of Maintenance of Road & its Classification.
TLO 5.3 Suggest the Learning
maintenance and repair Case Study
works required for given
type of defective road.
VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.
Practical / Tutorial /
Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Tutorial Number Relevant
Laboratory Learning
No Titles of hrs. COs
Outcome (LLO)
LLO 1.1 Draw the sketches
*Draw the sketches showing standard cross sections of
showing standard cross CO1
1 NH, SH, MDR, ODR, VR in embankment and cutting on 2
sections of NH, SH, MDR, CO2
A3 size sketch book.
ODR, VR.
LLO 2.1 Identify components *Visit the existing road to identify the component parts CO1
2 2
of Road. of road and prepare photographic report. CO2
LLO 3.1 Interpret the result
of Softening point test on 3 *Conduct Softening point test on bitumen. 2 CO3
bitumen.
LLO 4.1 Interpret the result
of Penetration test on 4 *Conduct Penetration test on bitumen. 2 CO3
bitumen.
LLO 5.1 Interpret the result
of Flash and Fire Point on 5 Conduct Flash and Fire Point test on bitumen. 2 CO3
bitumen.
LLO 6.1 Interpret the result
6 Conduct Ductility test on Bitumen. 2 CO3
of Ductility test on bitumen.
LLO 7.1 Interpret the result
of Bitumen Extraction Test 7 *Conduct Bitumen Extraction Test. 2 CO3
on bitumen.
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Practical / Tutorial /
Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Tutorial Number Relevant
Laboratory Learning
No Titles of hrs. COs
Outcome (LLO)
LLO 8.1 Write the function of
each layer of Pavement.
*Visit the road under construction to identify layers in
LLO 8.2 Observe the working
the flexible pavement/Rigid Pavement. prepare CO1
of Highway Construction
8 photographic report consisting of Materials, 2 CO2
machineries.
Machineries used, Method of Construction and on-site CO3
LLO 8.3 Onsite testing of
testing of Materials.
Material and sequential
method of Construction.
Visit the hill road to study its components, geometrics CO1
LLO 9.1 Identify the
9 and prepare the photographic report containing 2 CO2
components of Hill Roads.
details. CO3
LLO 10.1 Perform traffic *Carry out Traffic Volume Study (minimum two hours
volume survey for a road 10 of peak period) for an important road intersection or 2 CO4
intersection. roadway in your city/ town/ village.
LLO 11.1 Analysis traffic
Analysis traffic volume data obtained from above
volume data and Interpret 11 2 CO4
experiment.
data.
LLO 12.1 Examine and relate
*Draw and identify the traffic signs, road markings,
the meaning of the traffic
12 islands, intersections in your city/ town/ village and 2 CO4
signs, road markings, islands
prepare the photographic report.
in your city.
LLO 13.1 Inspect the existing CO1
Visit the road of any one type flexible or rigid to know
road drainage system in your 13 2 CO2
the road drainage system.
area and identify its type. CO5
*Visit the road to identify the defects in road and CO1
LLO 14.1 Identify the defects
14 suggest the possible remedial measures for it and 2 CO2
in road.
prepare photographic report. CO5
LLO 15.1 Suggest possible
*Suggest possible repairs and maintenance of the road CO2
repairs and maintenance of 15 2
visited in your city/ town/ village. CO5
the road.
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.
VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)
Micro project
Develop Highway Intersection Model for smooth traffic flow.
Differentiate geometric terms of different roads (NH, SH, MDR, ODR, VR) passing through your area.
Advance Techniques of repairs like CBTR, White topping, Preventive maintenance, etc.
Identify mode of transportation other than land transportation.
List the National Highways/State Highways passing through Maharashtra.
Collect the information relevant to transportation engineering about ongoing and completed road projects
(Samrudhi-Mahamarg, Golden Quadrilateral, etc.).
Role of MSRDC, NHAI and IRC in development and construction of roads.
Asian Highways (AH) analysis.
Assignment
IS Codes used for Planning, designing, construction and maintenance of roads.
Illustrate the terms 1) Granular Sub Base-GSB 2) Wet Mix Macadam- WMM.
New techniques and machineries used for rapid Highway Maintenance around the world.
Evaluate the camber and gradient of any one road of each type of pavement in your area of college.
Develop the photographic model of typical pavement structure for actual visited site.
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Make a list of Mega Highway Projects around the world and advanced techniques/machineries used in it.
Participate in RTO Safety week and Study its activities.
Observe construction techniques of WBM/Flexible/ Rigid Road.
Note :
Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
For courses with no SLA component the list of suggestive microprojects / assignments/ activities are
optional, faculty may encourage students to perform these tasks for enhanced learning experiences.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.
VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED
Relevant LLO
[Link] Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
Number
Ring and Ball test apparatus (Hot plate 160mm dia. with magnetic stirrer, brass ring, steel
1 3
ball and glass vessel 600ml and glass thermometer +800c.
2 Digital Analytical Weighing Scale, Accuracy: 1 Mg capacity : 30 g to 300 g 3,4,5,6,7
1) Lab Safety products (Heat Resistant Gloves, PPE Kit for Laboratory work, etc.) 2)
3 3,4,5,6,7
Laboratory items-Lab Utensils and Hand Tools and Sample Containers and Bags
Standard Penetrometer with penetration needle 100gm weight, container 55mm dia. and
4 4
53mm ht. as per IS:1203.
Pensky Marten’s Flash and Fire Point test apparatus 100x200x240mm with measurement
5 5
range 0-95 as per IS:1209-1953
6 Ductility Testing Machine with ductility mould and base plate 6
Bitumen Extraction Test Apparatus: - Centrifuge Extractor, Electrical Operation, Capacity
7 1500g, with a Dimmer stat for speed control from 2,400 to 3,600 rpm. Suitable for 7
operation on 230 V, 50 Hz, Single Phase, A.C. supply.
IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
[Link] Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
Introduction to Highway
1 I CO1 3 2 4 0 6
Engineering
2 II Geometric Elements of Highway CO2 15 6 8 8 22
3 III Construction of Road Pavements CO3 15 6 8 8 22
4 IV Traffic Engineering CO4 6 2 4 4 10
5 V Road Drainage and maintenance CO5 6 2 4 4 10
Grand Total 45 18 28 24 70
X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS
Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)
Termwork, Assignment, Microproject (60% Weightage to process and 40% weightage to product), Question and
Answer.
Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)
Pen and Paper Test (Written Test)
XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM
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Programm
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PS
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 2 - - - 2 - 3
CO2 3 - 1 2 1 - 3
CO3 3 3 2 3 2 1 3
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level
XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS
[Link] Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Khanna S.K., Justo, C E G New Chand and Brothers, Rookie, 2010, ISBN
1 Highway Engineering
and Veeraragavan, A. 978-8185240800
Traffic Engineering and Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2008, ISBN:
2 Kadiyali, L.R.
Transport Planning 978-8174092205
New Age International (P) Limited,
Duggal, Ajay K. and Puri, V. Laboratory Manual in
3 Publishers, New Delhi, 2010, ISBN:
P. Highway Engineering
9788122403107
Transportation engineering
4 Raji A. K. and K. K. Babu AICTE New Delhi ISBN 978-81-960576-1-9
theory and practice)
5 N L Arora Transportation engineering New India Publishing House, New Delhi ...
XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS
[Link] Link / Portal Description
1 [Link] Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
2 [Link] Flakiness and Elongation Index of Aggregate
[Link]
3 Ductility test on Bitumen.
[Link]
[Link]
4 Softening point test on bitumen.
[Link]
[Link]
5 Penetration test on bitumen.
[Link]
6 [Link] Flash and Fire Point test on bitumen.
[Link]
7 v=JEySduXuxCc&t=563s Bitumen Extraction Test
[Link]
[Link]
Geometric Design of Highways By Prof. Rajat
8 v=2VehMMP70HE&list=PLLy_2iUCG8
Rastogi IIT Roorkee
7C7nApYQjgkDA0p67fMaXnE
[Link]
Transportation Engineering and Road
9 v=5zKC_aq4ypM&list=PLE88643285
development Process by IIT Kharagpur
BC70E0F
10 [Link] CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
11 [Link] Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
12 [Link] National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
Maharashtra State Road Development
13 [Link]
Corporation Ltd.
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[Link] Link / Portal Description
Note :
Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students
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