Introduction to the Course

Highway & Traffic Engineering (VDB3054)

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Programme Educational Objective
I. To produce technically qualified Civil Engineers
with the potential to become leaders of Civil
Engineering Industries

II. To produce Civil Engineers who are committed

to sustainable development of Civil
Engineering Industries for the betterment of
society and nation
 Programme Outcomes
1. Acquire and apply engineering fundamentals to complex civil engineering problems
2. Identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems using creativity
and innovativeness.
3. Design and develop solutions for complex civil engineering problems.
4. Investigate complex civil engineering problems using research based knowledge
and methods.
5. Utilize modern tools to evaluate complex civil engineering activities.
6. Demonstrate the understanding of the legal, health & safety, social and cultural
responsibilities of a professional engineer.
7. Demonstrate the principles of entrepreneurship, sustainable design and
development.
8. Apply professional ethics and responsibilities in civil engineering practice.
9. Communicate effectively with all levels of industry and society on complex civil
engineering activities.
10. Perform effectively in multi-disciplinary settings as an individual and in a team with
the capacity to be a leader or manager.
11. Recognize, acquire and undertake an independent and lifelong learning in continual
technological development.
12. Demonstrate and apply engineering management and economic principles in
multidisciplinary environments as an individual or as a leader in a team.
Synopsys
To introduce the fundamental of highway and
traffic engineering that includes Traffic
Engineering Studies, Principles of Traffic Flow,
Capacity Studies, Travel Demand Forecasting,
Pavement Materials and Mix Design, Pavement
Analysis and Design, Highway Geometric Design
and Highway Construction.
Learning Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3

Course Learning Outcomes

Acquire, produce and apply the

CLO1 fundamental of traffic flow in solving X
complex transportation related problems
Analyse and propose improvement on the
CLO2 performance of transportation X
infrastructures
Analyse and evaluate materials used for
CLO3 X
highway construction
Execute highway geometric and thickness
CLO4 design that suitable for a complex traffic X
loading and conditions
Learning Facilitators

Ir. Dr. Muslich Hartadi Sutanto

PhD – The University of Nottingham, UK
Office : 14.03.24
Phone : 053687337
Email : muslich.Sutanto@utp.edu.my
Course Outline

Topic
Introduction
Pavement Materials and Mix Design
Pavement Analysis and Design
https://youtu.be/oKgWk-U4eMI
Highway Geometric Design
https://youtu.be/5I2k3afOrq8
https://youtu.be/0neFzaEK1zc
Highway Construction
Traffic Engineering Studies
https://youtu.be/iHzzSao6ypE
Principle of Traffic Flow
Capacity Studies
https://youtu.be/uig8yNzxhYE
Travel Demand Forecasting
Laboratory Components

1. Pavement Materials (CBR)

2. Pavement Materials (Aggregates)
3. Pavement Materials (Binder)
4. Marshall Mix Design
References
1. Garber, N.J., and Hoel, L.A., (2009), ‘Traffic & Highway
Engineering’, Fourth Edition, CENGAGE Learning.
2. Transport Research Board, TRB, USA (2010), ‘Highway Capacity
Manual 2010’.
3. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia, JKR, (1985), ‘Manual on Pavement
Design’, Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 5/85
4. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia, JKR, (1986), ‘A Guide on Geometric
Design of Roads’, Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 8/85
5. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia, JKR, (1987), ‘A Guide to the Design
of at Grade Intercestion’, Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 11/87
6. Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia, JKR, (1987), ‘A Guide on Geometric
Design of Interchanges’, Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 12/87
7. Asphalt Institute, (1990), ‘Mix Design Methods for Asphalt
Concrete and Other Hot Mi Types’, Manual Series No. 2 (MS-2)
Assessments

Components Marks

Final Exam 50
Highway 20
Coursework Traffic & Transport 20
Lab 10
Rules
1. No mobile phone unless for learning purposes
2. No entry after 10 minutes
3. Never sign attendance form for another
student
4. All coursework must be submitted in time
 THANK YOU
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