CIV E 617 - Highway Geometric Design

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Principles and process of highway geometric design. Alignment and cross section elements, design of at-grade intersection, local roads and roadside features. Application of current road geometric design guidelines in Canada and Alberta. Examination of trade-offs between performance, costs and impacts. Highlight new and evolving geometric design concepts and the latest research findings. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.