DI03006031 · Semester 3 · 5G scheme
Basic Transportation Engineering
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI03006031. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Transportation Engineering
- History of road development in India.
- Importance of roads, railway, harbor and airport.
- Modes of transportation: Road, Rail, Water, Air - comparison applications and its advantages.
- Classification and types of road, Railway, harbor and airport based on their utility.
Unit 2: Road geometries and its construction:
- Road alignment, Factors affecting the alignment, their types & its Importance.
- Road geometry: Standard cross-sections of urban & Rural highway. Types camber, kerbs, right of way. Design speed and influencing factors (IRC guidelines). Gradient: types and IRC Standards. Sight distance - SSD, OSD. Curves: horizontal and vertical, superelevation, extra widening.
- Materials used in road Construction.
- Various tests on aggregate and Bitumen.
- Brief introduction of Flexible and Rigid Pavement.
- Maintenance of roads.
Unit 3: Road Drainage system and Bridges
- Importance of drainage.
- Methods of Surface and Sub-surface drainage.
- Maintenance of drainage system.
- Component of Bridge, classification and its type.
- Factor affecting the selection of Bridge site and Scour, Afflux, Runoff, Economic Span, Clearance, Freeboard etc.
Unit 4: Railway engineering:
- History of railway development in India.
- Typical cross section of B.G.in permanent ways as per IRS.
- Function of Various Components.
- Method of fixing the rails with slipper.
- Railway gauge, its types and uniformity of gauge.
- Function of Rail joints and point and crossing.
- Factors affecting point and crossing.
- Classification yards and function of various yards.
- Requirement of Track Maintenance, Daily and periodical maintenance.
Unit 5: Water transportation and airway:
- Classification and types of Harbours based on their utility and location.
- Growth of ports in India, Requirements of good harbour, Element of harbour and their function.
- Wind characteristics, Wind rose diagram, Tide, Tide forces and theories, types of currents.
- Hydrographic and Topographic Survey, Site selection for Harbour
- General aspects of selection for berthing structures, Piers, Wharf, Quay wall, Jetty, Dolphins, trestle, Moles and mooring accessories.
- Construction of Dock wall, classification of Break water and construction method of Break water wall.
- Necessity for Fenders, types of fenders, mooring system and types of dredger.
- Ideal airport layout.
- Location and planning aspects of various airport elements.
- Aircraft components and their functions.
About this course
Transportation forms the backbone of a developing nation by enabling smooth movement of goods and people. With India's growing population and increasing infrastructure needs, engineers must understand efficient, safe, and sustainable transport systems. This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of transportation engineering - particularly road transport, which is the most accessible and commonly used mode. It also includes essential topics like drainage systems, bridges, permanent ways in railways, and an overview of water and air transport systems. Therefore, this course is designed to enrich students with knowledge about all the modes of transportation with the emphasis to road construction and maintenance with practical knowledge to confidently execute construction, operation and maintenance as a part of their jobs in field.