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Assignment 1: Write an individual report based on literature review from the library on
Transport Engineering.
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Discipline explanation and examples similar to it
2.2 Where taught in Africa and elsewhere
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2.3 Brief on how close to Industrial and Manufacturing at NUST
3.0 Conclusion
4.0 References (list of the sources)
1.0 Introduction
Transport engineering is a sub discipline of Civil engineering. According to Schrefler
(1995), it is essentially defined as applying technology and science principles in order to
plan, create functional designs, operate and manage facilities which pertain to any mode
of transportation. The goals include safe, efficient, rapid, convenient, comfortable,
economical and environmentally acceptable movement of goods and people. Transport
engineers focus on the design construction and maintenance of transport systems, Holtz
(1981).
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Manufacturing engineering where a smooth flow of products during processing
has to be maintained. They also develop a system of crosswalks so that
pedestrians can move safely through a busy intersection. Similar to Design
engineering, Transport engineers have to play huge role in designing processes.
These may include, for example, redesigning the runways of an airport in order to
accommodate the new mega jumbo jets. Other common duties include analysis of
schematics and engineering data, offering recommendations for traffic and
driving policies, designing transit means and analysing the effects of transit on
urban areas. In addition, Transport engineers may oversee plans with contractors
and calculate the overall cost for a project, Martinich (1997).
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how close they are through the qualifications of the respective engineers as they
are capable of facilities planning, material handling, information systems,
product planning and scheduling, productivity measurement and improvement,
maintenance management, project management, production control to mention
but a few, Kumar (2000).
3.0 Conclusion
Being a Transport engineer will require one to be able to plan things out. Performing a
myriad of tasks which will pertain to technical planning and forecasting while keeping
the economic and political factors in mind is also a requirement. Besides a college
degree, Transport engineers may be required to obtain state licensure as well.
Requirements can vary, but full, professional licensure typically involves education
requirements, work experience and passing a qualifying exam. Despite all these
requirements, it is totally worth it as there are good job opportunities for Transport
engineers. Employment is expected to grow by 8% between 2014 and 2024 according to
the US Bereau of Labour Statistics and the median annual salary expected by those in
this field being around $64 000, both facts showing what an advantage pursuing
Transport engineering would be, Harisson (2017).
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4.0 References
Geankoplis, C.J., 2005 Transport processes and separation process principles: (includes
unit operation) Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference.
Heggie, I.G., 1972: Transport Engineering Economics.
Holtz, R.D. and Kovacs, W.D., 1981. An introduction to Geotechnical engineering.
Taguchi G. Introduction to quality engineering: designing quality into products and
products and processes.
Yang, X.S., Gandomi, A.H., Talatahari, S. and Alavi, A.H.eds., 2012. Metaheuristics in
water, geotechnical and transport engineering. Newnes.