Highways, Motorways and Intersections
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12SDK | Z,ZK | 4 | 2+2 | Czech |
- Lecturer:
- Jiří Čarský
- Tutor:
- Jiří Čarský, Jan Hrdina, Tomáš Padělek
- Supervisor:
- Department of Transporting Systems
- Synopsis:
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Roads and motorways network, transport output. Types of direction curves. Hairpin bend. Stopping sight distance and overtaking sight distance. Levels of traffic service. Design elements of crossroads and intersections. Crossroads. Roundabouts. Intersections. Special types of junctions. Capacity of crossroads and intersections. Structure of pavement of roads and motorways. Road engineering structures. Assessment of route alternatives.
- Requirements:
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classification and design elements of roads and motorways
- Syllabus of lectures:
- Syllabus of tutorials:
- Study Objective:
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Acquisition of deeper knowledge in the field of designing roads, motorways, crossroads and intersections considering complex design practice and environmental aspects.
- Study materials:
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Ježková J., Mondschein P., Dlouhá E.: Transport Constructions, Prague, CTU in Prague, 2006
Kaun M., Lehovec F.: Roads and Motorways 20, Prague, CTU in Prague, 2004
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- DOS bak.prez.11/12 (compulsory course in the program)