49106 Road Engineering Practice

6cp; block; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: K Halstead

The aim of this subject is to equip students with the ability to design, construct and maintain roads in accordance with current practice in NSW. This includes the geometric design of roads, pavement design and project management techniques for major road networks. The subject embraces standards adopted by the Roads and Traffic Authority NSW, AUSTROADS and the Australian Road Research Board. Particular attention is paid to the requirements of the residential street network. Students also develop an understanding of current issues in road engineering, road safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists, and the use of innovative techniques in road construction and maintenance.

Assessment: Assignments (40 per cent), examination (60 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49106.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.