Construction and Civil Engineering Division

Bachelor Degree Engineering Programme

Semester Plan: 2nd Semester

Theme: "Town Development - Infrastructural
Planning"

Introduction to the semester project




February 2014
The Planning Group
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Welcome

Welcome to the 2nd semester of the Bachelor Degree Engineering Programme at VIA University
Colleges Construction and Civil Engineering Department, and a semester which focuses on site
development and infrastructure.

The project work is to be implemented through the establishment of project teams which, supported
by the lectures, consultation periods and thematic courses in the individual disciplines, will fulfil
the aims of the semester.

The project teams shall develop and draw-up their own project formulation. There are certain
minimum requirements for the projects in terms of scope with respect to the individual subjects
covered in the second semester. These minimum requirements are detailed later in this document.

The theme of the following (third) semester will be development on open land so, you will be
working with new themes and subjects introduced during the second semester will be expanded
upon.

We look forward to working with you over the next few months.



On behalf of the Planning Group
Gorm Rytter
Semester Coordinator






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Contents:

Contents: .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Lecturers: ............................................................................................................................................. 4

SEMESTER PLANNING 2. SEMESTER ........................................................................................ 6

Programme for thematic courses in the 2nd semester 2014: ............................................................... 7

List of main deadlines .......................................................................................................................... 7

Portfolio ............................................................................................................................................... 7

THEME DESCRIPTION 2. SEMESTER ......................................................................................... 8

Theme Description: The semester's theme is "Urban Development - Infrastructural Planning. ..... 9

Description of problem issues in the semesters specific courses 2. SEMESTER ........................... 10

Problem issues in construction and civil engineering techniques. ..................................................... 12
Problem issues in structural design. ................................................................................................... 14
Problem issues in engineering geology. ............................................................................................. 15
Problem issues in material science. .................................................................................................... 17
Problem issues in road construction................................................................................................... 18

Theme Project - Brief for Study Project ............................................................................................ 20

Prerequisite: ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Project description: ............................................................................................................................ 22











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Lecturers:
In this semester, you will meet the following:

Hanne Ovesen, Lecturer, Subject: SCI CS3


Gorm Rytter, Senior Lecturer, Engineer, Subject: ROA CP1
(Semester Coordinator)


Adrian McCreadie, Lecturer, Engineer Subject: STD CP2 and SCI CS4


Randi Warncke Nissen, Senior Lecturer, Engineer, Subject: GEO CS1
(and thematic courses)

Gitte Normann, Senior Lecturer, Engineer, Subject: MSC CP1
(and thematic courses)


Lars Hyldedal, Lecturer, Engineer, Subject: CMP CP1


Regner Hessellund, Lecturer, MSc Proj. Management Subject: Theme 2.1
Project Methodology
for Engineers


Katrine Steenbach, Lecturer, Subject: Theme 2.5
AutoCAD


Gitte Normann, Senior Lecturer, Engineer, Subject: Theme 2.7
Group formation




SEMESTER DESCRIPTION

2. SEMESTER

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There are many large civil engineering projects currently under way in Denmark, which is one of
the reasons we have chosen this theme for the second semester project. These projects require a
multidisciplinary approach, both at the planning and design stage (often specialist consulting
engineers) and at the construction stage (specialist contractors).
Also, a growing awareness of environmental issues makes greater demands on these projects.

The Planning Group want to encourage an atmosphere of cooperation between the project groups
around this common theme and want to see projects that reflect this








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SEMESTER PLANNING

2nd SEMESTER



Generally, it is not desirable to have an overly restrictive demarcation for the project. The main
focus for the project groups should be addressing a problem issue. Therefore it is of benefit to have
a degree of fluidity when stating the demarcation for the project.
Whilst the starting point for the project is the same for all project groups, we believe it is more
interesting both for the student and the lecturer if there is a degree of freedom with respect to the
choice of problem issues to be addressed.

In choosing the theme, the main objective for us has been to find a project that allows for working
with key problems in all of the semester courses. The course has been designed such that some of
the courses can be evaluated through the project, while others are evaluated through a separate
assessment with internal or external examiners.





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Programme for thematic courses in the 2nd semester 2014:

The programme for the thematic courses and workshops can be found on Studienet in
Sem. Project: town Development (CEHS SPJCP2-S14) under Course info.

List of main deadlines
(This is subject to alterations)

Semester Start: Monday 10.February, 2014. It is divided into 5 periods each of
approx. 3 weeks.

Course Start: 8:20am

Course venue: Shown on summary of classrooms (Skemaweb)

Last day with lectures: Thursday, 13 May, 2014

Semester Project: Week 14 - Week 23

Preparation for
exams: Week 24 - 2014

Project Delivery Friday 6 June 2014
Exams start: June 2014

It is expected that the teams deliver proposals for the project description and schedule in Pdf
format to the semester coordinator within 5 weeks of the start of the semester.

Student portfolio 2nd sem. Civil

Port foil for students - its own contract
Group contract
Mnedlige mder med studerende i gruppen refleksion
o Talk about process - learning - efforts of the student
o Action Plan
Responsibility for your own learning
o Level - expectations - efforts
o Hand in
o To set goals for myself
o What succeed - what is difficult
o Suggestions for improvement

Exams - self-reflection
o What succeed - what went wrong
o Suggestions for improvements in the next semester
Time schedule
o 1. Meeting with students / group
o 2. Meeting with students / group
o 3. Meeting with students / group
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THEME DESCRIPTION

2nd SEMESTER












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Theme Description:

The semester's theme is "Urban Development -
Infrastructural Planning.

Curriculum:
The semester is a part of the Diploma Engineering Course at VIAUC, Civil Engineering. The
course curriculum states the following about the objectives and content of the 2nd semester:

The educations 2nd semester deals with the theme "Urban Development - Infrastructural
Planning. The purpose of the project unit is to give students an enhanced knowledge of how
infrastructure projects are planned and implemented ".

The project objectives are as follows:
- to expand knowledge of planning, design and implementation of infrastructural projects

- to provide knowledge of analytical methods and tools for general use in information collection,
planning, design and execution of such projects

- expanding the knowledge of the project area's technological and social background.

The project's subject matter in principle covers all disciplines, but for practical reasons, a
delimitation of the class topic may be carried out by the planning team in agreement with the
students in cooperation.


The Planning Groups theme delimitation:

As stated in the curriculum, the theme is "Urban Development - Infrastructural Planning. This is a
very broad subject and there are many possibilities with respect to project solutions. It may
therefore be of benefit to both the student and lecturer to provide some clarification and delimitation
for the project.

The following are requirements that must be included in the projects.
This covers both to the general requirements and the requirements for each individual subject.
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The evaluation of the semester project:
As shown in the individual course descriptions, the individual subjects in the semester will be
evaluated using various criteria. There is a written exam in SCI CS4 and a compulsory oral exam
in Road Construction. The study project will be evaluated by a group presentation and
examination. Individual grades will be notified for project work.

The duration of the examination is approximately as follows:

Project examination: 1.5 hours/team

A collective team presentation of approx. 15 min is made. All students leave the classroom while
the examiners deliberate the presentation..
Each individual student is then called back for the individual examination, lasting approx. 8.min.

Final Deliberation is conducted.
The individual student is called in individually to receive their grade and an explanation of the
grading process.

Each lecturer decides individually whether it is necessary to produce a comment list for the
student, or whether any such comments may appear in the questions during censorship.





Description of problem issues in the semesters specific
courses
2. SEMESTER

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District Plan no. 213: Illustration plan











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Problem issues in construction and civil engineering
techniques.


In this semester, the construction technical part comprises the concept of "planning".

Everyone recognises that planning is necessary to reduce resource consumption in construction and
civil engineering projects, and simultaneously, use planning as a management tool in project
creation. The overall framework for the economy and construction duration is usually given by the
developer/client. It is therefore important that one ensures the fulfilment of these wishes through
planning, and hence total client satisfaction with the product supplied. At the same time we must
ensure own minimization of resource consumption to achieve the task.



Through lectures and exercises, you will be presented to the tools that are currently available for the
planning of both the project cycle of the design and development, as well as the detailed planning of
the implementation of construction works.

In this way, one achieves the following major benefits:

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- the work will be completed on time
- cooperation is coordinated
- decisions are taken at the right time
- the resources are in place at the right time
- the project economy can be assessed
- follow-up and evaluation can be applied in time

IT tools will be involved in connection with the exercises. These will be in the form of Microsoft
Project and tools for calculation.
We will begin with the fundamental techniques of planning. Here, training is given in the
structuring of processes to illustrate a projects work content, and the determination of projects
milestones. Furthermore, tools for fixing the time and resource consumption will be presented.

Then, we examine the available planning tools for managing time and resources within the industry.
We work with both teacher-led task solutions, as well as independent work on practical problem
issues.
The aim of this part of the semester is to enable you to select and utilize the right tools on varying
types of problems.

Lecturers will be held in the planning of project work as support for the development of the study
project. Here, we will be working with the project description methodology and its connection to
the industry's regulatory framework for project work (ABR89). The focus is also laid on the
arrangement and development of process and project reports. Here, the aforementioned planning
tools could be applied.

The subject CMP CS1 is mandatory in the study project and is evaluated through the latter. The
subject comprises 10 - 20% percentage of the total project work. Here, the following elements will
be required presented in the project:

a) Pre-approved project specifications (approval is made by the supervisor corps)
b) Timetable for study project work
c) Detailed schedule for part of the planned project (e.g., road works)
d) Process report for the project.



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Problem issues in structural design.

We hear all too often about structural failures in buildings. In November 2010 a multi storey
building in Delhi collapsed with fatal consequences. Closer to home, there was a structural failure
of glulam trusses at the Siemens arena outside Copenhagen. Structural failures can be attributed to
shortcomings in both the design process and the construction process.

In this semester you will gain experience in the use of several tools for the design and calculation
of load-bearing structures.
We will further develop topics such as the link between structural analysis, design and calculations,
stability, stress determination and calculations for deformations in timber and steel.


Many recognize that a fundamental understanding of structural theory, combined with careful
calculations and execution on site, is necessary to avoid these failures.

The aim of this part of the semester is to enable you to select and use the right tools for various
types of problems.

The subject STD CP2 is mandatory in the study project. The subject is included with MSC CP1,
and constitutes 25 - 35% of the total project work. The presence of the following elements is
required in the project:

On a selected building, by arrangement with the subject lecturer, explain:
a. the selection of constructions design and the static model for the building.
b. briefly mention options for alternative models.
c. the distribution of forces
d. the application of loads on the building
e. the calculation of forces in selected areas of the building
f. dimensioning and the demonstration of tension on selected timber and steel structures, using both
manual calculations, and possibly computer calculations. Computer calculations must always be
supplemented by manual checks.



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Problem issues in engineering geology.


- Why a course in geology in Denmark?

In connection with any civil engineering or construction project, it is always useful to be able to
answer the following questions if the site is to be developed or undergo a change of use.

What types of soil can I expect on site, and how can I recognize this soil if I see it in an excavation
or in drilling samples?

What are the implications these soils properties in relation to the planned civil engineering or
construction project?

What is the natural terrain at the location, e.g., a low lying area? a hill? On an incline?

Does the terrain have any influence on the project?

Can I expect a lot of back-filling at the location?

At what level is the groundwater at the site?

How fast will the groundwater flow into the excavation?

In order to answer the questions above, it is necessary to know something about geology in
Denmark, i.e., the soil beds and the processes that have influenced the soil types contemporary
distribution and properties. The method to determine the soil types present on the site include the
use of different types of maps. By comparing information from these maps with a general
knowledge of the processes that have formed and distributed soils, it is possible to develop a model
of how soil and groundwater conditions will be at a particular location.

There are, therefore, many tools to assess the expected beds of soil and the groundwater conditions
at a given site.. The most important of these tools are:
maps that clearly show the terrain using the course of contour lines
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maps showing the distribution of the subterranean soil layer types and their age
Maps showing interpretations of the landscapes formation and the type of the surfaces soil
Existing drilling information, available on the Internet

During the course on Denmark's geology, you will learn about how to use these maps and
information by applying them to specific locations in Denmark. Furthermore, you learn to recognize
the different types of soils by becoming familiar with their appearance and characteristics.
Many maps in present Denmark are found in digital form. By using these maps in a GIS-program,
one can quickly find the specific site on different types of maps. During the course on Denmark's
geology, we will use the GIS-program MapInfo to handle the digital maps that are relevant in the
assessment of the selected locations.
























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Problem issues in material science.


In this semester, you will gain a deeper knowledge of materials, especially timber and steel, as well
as undertaking experiments in the laboratory.

From experience, we know that the design durability of buildings can often relate to the designers
basic knowledge and understanding of materials function together with the correct specification
and use of materials.

The aim of this subject is to enable you to select and apply this knowledge to a variety of problems.

The subject MSC CP1 is mandatory in the study project and is evaluated through an oral block
exam. The subject is included together with STD CP2, and comprises 25-35% of the total project
workload. The following elements will be required present in the project:

outline the following on selected construction elements:

g. justify the choice of materials.
h. describe how materials act in response to the stresses it is exposed to.
i. technical specification for procurement/purchasing
j. specific aspects of processing, transport, storage and execution.
Timber, steel or other materials must be included as the selected elements, in agreement with the
supervisor.

Furthermore, tests must be performed in the laboratory by selecting a material component for
further analysis. The study should be completed and accompanied with a professional report, which
forms part of the study project.






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Problem issues in road construction


In this semester, the road and traffic technical design part focuses on "planning and design of a plot
development project with roads and pathways in urban areas."

For as long as we have been living in urban settlements, we have needed roads and pathways. Little
did the Romans know that evidence of their roads and urban developments would be seen more than
2500 years after their construction!
Every time we plan a new development with roads, plots and pathways, we as engineers create our
personal imprint for the future through infrastructural development.

Everyone recognizes that road planning is necessary in order to take some of the real road technical
decisions to restrict the consumption of resources in land development areas, while optimizing the
projects as much as possible.
From a road technical point-of-view there are many different options in the Road Regulations, and
it is important to have knowledge of them so that you can use this knowledge in the design.
Through lectures, field trips and exercises, you are presented to the tools we currently have
available for design of roads and pathways in urban areas.
This achieves the following major benefits:
- knowledge of the road building area
- the assumptions for road planning
- the layout of a plot development area
- Design of roads and pathways in urban areas
- road construction materials
- implementation of roads and pathways in urban areas

We will work with both teacher-led task solutions and independent work on practical problem
issues. The aim of this part of the semester is to enable you to select and utilize the right tools for
varying types of problems.

After the course, a study project is prepared. Here, one works with project outlining and design for a
plot development area, based on the industry's regulatory framework for road project work in urban
areas (The Danish Road Regulations, the textbook, and lectures given on the subject). It focuses on
creative green solutions that provide the best possible environment for users of the area. This can be
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achieved by performing coherent road and pathway networks, and by choosing exciting materials
and planting solutions.


The subject ROA CS1 is mandatory in the study project, and is evaluated through the latter. The
subject comprises 40 - 50% of the work content of the total project work. In this context, there will
be a requirement for the presence of the following 10 elements in the project:

1. development plan of a well set-out area
2. normal cross-sections of selected roads and pathways
3. a road plan for the entire area
4. longitudinal profiles of selected roads and pathways
5. special cross-sections for selected speed reducing provisions and others
6. paving, landscaping and lighting plans
7. plan details of selected speed reducing provisions and junction layouts.
8. plan details of selected turning spaces
9. descriptions, assumptions and choices
10. quality assurance of a project
IT tools in the form of AutoCad is used extensively.
A short introduction to roaddesign application NovaPoint.


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Theme Project - Brief for Study Project

This brief is intended to serve as the basis for the study project.
The brief is based on a desire from Horsens Municipality to increase the supply of building plots for
both professional and residential purposes, and in doing so ensure the infrastructure coverage of
areas in environmental, logistical, and trafficked areas.

Basis:
The following materials are a basis for the project work:

- this semester plan
- brief for a municipal plan for Horsens Municipality (pdf)
- area description with basic maps
- district plan for the neighbouring area (indicative of this area)
- example of a plot development plan / highways plan
- basis map with height contour lines in digital format
- description of requirements for individual trade specifications

Location:

The project area is located at Oddervej in Stensballe, Horsens Municipality.

In the illustration below depicts the area:
Indst kort med hjdekurver her

Text: Boligdel = Residential part
Erhvervsdel = Trade and commerce part




The area is demarcated by the existing road system.


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Prerequisite:


Areas are set aside for two types of roads:

A-roads (50 km traffic roads)
B1-roads (30 km quiet roads) and B2-roads (15 km play and recreational areas)

Pathways and recreational areas must also be provided.

Roads and pathways are connected to the existing network. Turning areas must be established on
dead-end roads.

In connection with Horsens Municipalitys processing of the teams study project that was drawn up
in the 1st semester, the Technical Committee has refused approval of the proposal as they have
re-designated the status of the areas original development.

The municipality has now suggested this new plot development area as the location for the
proposal.

It is therefore the project teams responsibly to allow for an optimal placement of the proposal in
the trade and commerce part of the new plot development area, including proposing district plan
actions which are deemed necessary to achieve a realization of the proposal.

Mandatory elements in the semester project from the individual subjects are shown in the following
project description.








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Project description:


Each project team should prepare and submit proposals for the project for approval by the mentor
group. During the description phase, it is important to remember that the subjects have mandatory
requirements for content, and there is a quantitative weighting of the subject parts workload in the
project.
Apart from these specific conditions, the project teams have a degree freedom to develop individual
disciplines from their own choice and interests.


It is expected that the teams deliver proposals for the project to the mentor group no later than 5
weeks after the start of the semester.