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Road Design and Location

CIV2701

  • Level 6
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Course duration: 17 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 9 hours per week
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This course will introduce you to the concept of road location, with particular emphasis on the design of the geometric elements of the road including horizontal and vertical curves. It includes the theory of road design and design by CAD.

It is expected that you already understand the interpretation of a surveyor's field book for plan production and correct standards of plan presentation.

Textbooks

There is a textbook needed for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Textbooks

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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