Pre-requisite: E0006/E0007/E4018
This unit is taken by students enrolled in the Bachelors of Technology and Associate Degrees in civil engineering and surveying. Many of these students will be associated with road design and construction after graduation and it is necessary for them to have an understanding of the principles involved. The unit introduces students to the concept of road location with particular emphasis on the design of the geometric elements of the road including horizontal and vertical curves. The unit is comprised of two components; theory of road design and design by CAD. It is expected that students understand the interpretation of a surveyor's field book for plan production and correct standards of plan presentation. The CAD component is an introduction for the student to the flexibility and capability of a civil engineering/surveying design software packages.