Highway Geometric Design

Catalog description

Highway Geometric Design (3-0) This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and techniques of highway design. This will include laying out potential routes, detailed design of the alignment, and evaluation of drainage, earthwork, and intersection requirements. The student should be able to understand and apply these principles to highway design problems. The student will use existing computer tools to generate and analyze designs. Upon completion, students should be prepared to work in the field of highway design and to study advanced topics in roadway design.