Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code Course Title Course Planner Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits
CIV519 HIGHWAY GEOMETRIC DESIGN 22986::Dr. Amit Srivastava 2 2 0 4
Course Weightage ATT: 5 CA: 25 MTT: 20 ETT: 50
Course Orientation NA

Course Outcomes :Through this course students should be able to

CO1 :: Determine an appropriate road alignment and cross-section to suit the surrounding environment as per IRC guidelines.
CO2 :: Aware of and apply appropriate standards and performance measures for assessing highway geometry.
CO3 :: Understand the effects of various road environment features and constraints on driver behaviour and highway safety.

TextBooks ( T )
Sr No Title Author Publisher Name
T-1 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND KADIYALI, L. R KHANNA PUBLISHERS
TRANSPORT PLANNING
Reference Books ( R )
Sr No Title Author Publisher Name
R-1 PRINCIPLE OF PARTHA PRENTICE HALL
TRANSPORTATION CHAKROBORTY ,
ENGINEERING ANIMESH DAS
R-2 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING S KHANNA, S.K. AND NEM CHAND & BROS
JUSTO, C.E.G
R-3 A POLICY ON GEOMETRIC AMERICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS
DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS AND ASSOCIATION OF AND TRANSPORTATION
STREETS STATE HIGHWAYS
R-4 PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE OF KADIYALI, L. R, N.B KHANNA PUBLISHERS
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING LAL
R-5 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING S.K KHANNA,C.E.G NEM CHAND & BROS
JUSTO AND
A.VEERARAGAVAN

Relevant Websites ( RW )
Sr No (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
RW-1 https://royal-civil.blogspot.com/2008/08/classification-of-roads-in-india.html Classification of Roads

RW-2 https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/innovative/crossover/ Intersection design and safety

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 RW-3 https://www.modot.org/highway-features-0 Interchanges

RW-4 http://www.thetollroads.com/ Toll Roads

RW-5 http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/T0099E/T0099e04.htm Highway drainage design

RW-6 http://www.civileblog.com/hill-roads/ Hill Roads

RW-7 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/bridge/13046/0 Road Embankment Design

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LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE 7
Weeks After MTE 7
Spill Over (Lecture) 4

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Lecture Broad Topic(Sub Topic) Chapters/Sections of Other Readings, Lecture Description Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples
Number Number Text/reference Relevant Websites, Demonstration/
books Audio Visual Aids, Case Study /
software and Virtual Images /
Labs animation / ppt
etc. Planned
Week 1 Lecture 1 Introduction to highways T-1 RW-1 Knowledge about the Students will learn Class room National
(functional classification) R-4 classification of roads about the discussion on highways, State
specifications of current projects highways
various Indian roads cum PPT
presentation
Introduction to highways T-1 RW-1 Knowledge about the Students will learn Class room National
(Classification of rural and R-4 classification of roads about the discussion on highways, State
urban highways) specifications of current projects highways
various Indian roads cum PPT
presentation
Lecture 2 Introduction to highways T-1 Knowledge about the Students will learn Discussion on IRC National
(IRC specifications) R-2 classification of roads about the specifications and highways, State
and their IRC specifications of Power point highways
specifications various Indian roads. presentation
Week 2 Lecture 3 Design controls and Criteria T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Design vehicles) R-1 the various factors learn about Traffic specifications and Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and Power point
design of highways. factors affecting it. presentation
Design controls and Criteria T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Traffic characteristics) R-1 the various factors learn about Traffic specifications and Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and Power point
design of highways. factors affecting it. presentation
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 2 Lecture 4 Design controls and Criteria T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Highway capacity) R-3 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
R-5 affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Design controls and Criteria T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Access control and access R-3 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
management) R-5 affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Week 3 Lecture 5 Elements of Design(Sight T-1 Concepts on the various Students will learn Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
distance) R-4 design features of about the methods of specifications and Highways
highways and the designing various Numericals
elements required for alignments of roads.
designing.
Elements of Design T-1 Concepts on the various Students will learn Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Horizontal alignment) R-4 design features of about the methods of specifications and Highways
highways and the designing various Numericals
elements required for alignments of roads.
designing.
Lecture 6 Elements of Design(Vertical T-1 Concepts on the various Students will learn Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
alignment) R-4 design features of about the methods of specifications and Highways
highways and the designing various Numericals
elements required for alignments of roads.
designing
Elements of Design T-1 Concepts on the various Students will learn Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Combination of horizontal R-4 design features of about the methods of specifications and Highways
and vertical alignment) highways and the designing various Numericals
elements required for alignments of roads.
designing
Elements of Design(Other T-1 Concepts on the various Students will learn Discussion on IRC 2 Lane & 4 lane
features affecting geometric R-4 design features of about the methods of specifications and Highways
design) highways and the designing various Numericals
elements required for alignments of roads.
designing
Week 4 Lecture 7 Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Roadway and Carriageway) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Lane widths) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Shoulders) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 4 Lecture 7 Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Rumble Strips) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Lecture 8 Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Roadside Design) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Traffic Barriers) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Utilities) R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Cross-sectional Elements T-1 Information regarding The students will Discussion with 2 Lane & 4 lane
(Median and outer R-4 the various factors learn about Traffic Live examples Highways
separations) affecting geometric characteristics and related to the topic.
design of highways. factors affecting it.
Week 5 Lecture 9 Intersections(General design T-1 RW-2 Concept of intersections Knowledge about the Discussion on IRC T- junction,
considerations) R-2 and its types types of intersections specifications and cross roads
R-4 and their design Power point
features. presentation
Intersections(Types of T-1 RW-2 Concept of intersections Knowledge about the Discussion on IRC T- junction,
intersections) R-2 and its types types of intersections specifications and cross roads
R-4 and their design Power point
features. presentation
Lecture 10 Intersections(Turning T-1 RW-2 Concept of intersections Knowledge about the Discussion on IRC Medians, ROB's
roadways and R-2 and its types types of intersections specifications and
channelization) R-4 and their design MX Software
features. outputs
Intersections(Roundabout T-1 RW-2 Concept of intersections Knowledge about the Discussion on IRC Medians, ROB's
Design) R-2 and its types types of intersections specifications and
R-4 and their design MX Software
features. outputs
Intersections(Railroad T-1 RW-2 Concept of intersections Knowledge about the Discussion on IRC Medians, ROB's
highway grade crossings) R-2 and its types types of intersections specifications and
R-4 and their design MX Software
features. outputs
Week 6 Lecture 11 Grade separations and T-1 RW-3 Description of Knowledge about Audio Visuals and Flyovers and
interchanges(Introduction R-2 interchanges and grade types of interchanges Power point ring roads
and general types of R-4 separated structures. and their functions presentation
interchanges) and use.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 6 Lecture 11 Grade separations and T-1 RW-3 Description of Knowledge about Audio Visuals and Flyovers and
interchanges(Adaptability of R-2 interchanges and grade types of interchanges Power point ring roads
grade separations and R-4 separated structures. and their functions presentation
interchanges) and use.
Lecture 12 Test 1
Week 7 Lecture 13 Grade separations and T-1 RW-3 Information on grade Knowledge about the Discussion with Flyovers and
interchanges(Grade R-2 separated structures and types of intersections Live examples ring roads
separation structures : R-4 layouts and their design related to the topic.
Overpass and Underpass) features.
Grade separations and T-1 RW-3 Information on grade Students will learn Audio Visuals and Cloverleaf,
interchanges(Interchanges) R-2 separated structures and about the layouts of Power point Diamond
R-4 layouts various structures and presentation interchanges
their functions.

SPILL OVER
Week 7 Lecture 14 Spill Over

MID-TERM
Week 8 Lecture 15 Expressways(General design T-1 Types of expressways Students will learn Discussion on IRC Expressways in
consideration) R-4 and their design about the specifications and India
R-5 considerations. specifications and Power point
design of presentation
expressways.
Expressways(Rural and T-1 Types of expressways Students will learn Discussion on IRC Expressways in
urban Expressways R-4 and their design about the specifications and India
specifications) R-5 considerations. specifications and Power point
design of presentation
expressways.
Lecture 16 Expressways(General design T-1 Types of expressways Students will learn Discussion on IRC Expressways in
consideration) R-4 and their design about the specifications and India
R-5 considerations. specifications and Power point
design of presentation
expressways.
Expressways(Rural and T-1 Types of expressways Students will learn Discussion on IRC Expressways in
urban Expressways R-4 and their design about the specifications and India
specifications) R-5 considerations. specifications and Power point
design of presentation
expressways.
Week 9 Lecture 17 Toll roads(advantages and T-1 RW-4 Concept of toll roads Students will learn Discussion with Toll roads in
disadvantages) R-4 and their advantages. about the function of Live examples India
R-5 tolls and their related to the
importance. topic.`
Toll roads(forms of toll T-1 RW-4 Concept of toll roads Students will learn Discussion with Toll roads in
projects) R-4 and their advantages. about the function of Live examples India
R-5 tolls and their related to the
importance. topic.`

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 9 Lecture 17 Toll roads(Indian toll T-1 RW-4 Concept of toll roads Students will learn Discussion with Toll roads in
projects) R-4 and their advantages. about the function of Live examples India
R-5 tolls and their related to the
importance. topic.`
Lecture 18 Special Requirements for T-1 RW-6 Knowledge about hill Knowledge about hill Classroom
Hill Roads(General) R-2 roads and its IRC roads and its IRC Discussion and
R-4 specifications specifications Power point
presentation
Week 10 Lecture 19 Test 2
Lecture 20 Special Requirements for T-1 RW-6 Knowledge about hill Knowledge about hill Classroom Sikkim, Ukhrul
Hill Roads(Set Back R-2 roads and its IRC roads and its IRC Discussion and Jessami
Distance at Curves, Hairpin R-4 specifications specifications Power point Highway
Bends) presentation
Week 11 Lecture 21 Special Requirements for T-1 RW-6 Knowledge about hill Knowledge about hill Classroom Sikkim, Ukhrul
Hill Roads(Cut Slopes, R-2 roads and its IRC roads and its IRC Discussion and Jessami
Drainage, Retaining walls, R-4 specifications specifications Power point Highway
Aprons, Disposal of Debris.) presentation
Lecture 22 Special Requirements for T-1 RW-6 Knowledge about hill Knowledge about hill Classroom Sikkim, Ukhrul
Hill Roads(Cut Slopes, R-2 roads and its IRC roads and its IRC Discussion and Jessami
Drainage, Retaining walls, R-4 specifications specifications Power point Highway
Aprons, Disposal of Debris.) presentation
Week 12 Lecture 23 Highway drainage(causes of T-1 RW-5 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
faulty drainage) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage(good T-1 RW-5 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
drainage principles) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage(design of T-1 RW-5 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
drainage) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage(median T-1 RW-5 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
drainage) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage(rotary T-1 RW-5 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
drainage) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Lecture 24 Assignment - Design
Problem(s)
Week 13 Lecture 25 Highway drainage T-1 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
(intersection and flyovers R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
drainage) R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 13 Lecture 25 Highway drainage(designs T-1 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
of side drains on hill roads) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage T-1 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
(subsurface drains) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Highway drainage(use of T-1 Concept of highway Students will learn Discussion with Urban Highways
geosynthetics in drains) R-3 drainage and the about the drainage Live examples
R-4 principles. systems and its related to the topic.
principles.
Lecture 26 Road Embankment Design T-1 RW-7 Knowledge about Students will learn Classroom National
(Embankment) R-2 Embankment design and about embankment Discussion and Highways –
R-4 its IRC specifications design and its Power point Open terrain.
protection works presentation
Road Embankment Design T-1 RW-7 Knowledge about Students will learn Classroom National
(Roadway in cutting) R-2 Embankment design and about embankment Discussion and Highways –
R-4 its IRC specifications design and its Power point Open terrain.
protection works presentation
Week 14 Lecture 27 Road Embankment Design T-1 Knowledge about Students will learn Classroom National
(Soil Investigation) R-2 Embankment design and about embankment Discussion and Highways –
R-4 its IRC specifications design and its Power point Open terrain.
protection works. presentation

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 28 Spill Over
Week 15 Lecture 29 Spill Over
Lecture 30 Spill Over

Scheme for CA:

CA Category of this Course Code is:A0203 (2 best out of 3)

Component Weightage (%) Mapped CO(s)

Assignment - Design Problem(s) 50
Test 1 50
Test 2 50

Details of Academic Task(s)

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Academic Task Objective Detail of Academic Task Nature of Academic Academic Task Marks Allottment /
Task Mode submission
(group/individuals) Week
Assignment - To design a road Design of road following latest IRC specification and guidelines. Individual Online 30 11 / 12
Design Problem(s) based on desired
design speed and
other geometric
parameters
Test 1 To evaluate skills of Road specifications and design of alignments. Individual Offline 30 4/5
designing roads.
Test 2 To have Various toll projects and expressways projects. Individual Online 30 9 / 10
comprehensive
knowledge on
various Indian
development
projects.

List of suggested topics for term paper[at least 15] (Student to spend about 15 hrs on any one specified term paper)

Sr. No. Topic

1 Design of road based on desired design speed and other geometric parameters.

Plan for Tutorial: (Please do not use these time slots for syllabus coverage)

Tutorial No. Lecture Topic Type of pedagogical tool(s) planned

(case analysis,problem solving test,role play,business game etc)

Tutorial1 General Understanding of Rural Highways according to IRC Case Analysis

Tutorial2 General Understanding of Urban Highways according to IRC Case Analysis
Tutorial3 IRC specifications of National Highways Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial4 Design Controls of Highways Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial5 Highway Capacity Analysis and Design Case Analysis
Tutorial6 Highway Capacity Design Problem Solving
Tutorial7 General Study of Carriageways Case Analysis
Tutorial8 Median Design Problem Solving
Tutorial9 Horizontal Curve Design Problem Solving

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Tutorial10 Vertical Curve Design Problem Solving
Tutorial11 Alignment Creation and design Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial12 Sight Distance Design Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial13 Intersection Design Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial14 Interchange Traffic Flow Design Case Analysis,Problem Solving
After Mid-Term
Tutorial15 General Specifications of Expressways Case Analysis
Tutorial16 General Specifications of Expressways Case Analysis
Tutorial17 Geometric Parameters design of Expressways Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial18 Geometric Parameters design of Expressways Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial19 General Study of Toll booths Case Analysis
Tutorial20 General Study of Toll Booths Case Analysis
Tutorial21 Comparative and Economic Study of Toll Booths Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial22 General Study of Hill roads Case Analysis
Tutorial23 Geometric aspects of Hill Roads Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial24 Geometric Aspects of Hill Roads Case Analysis,Problem Solving
Tutorial25 Set Back distance Design Problem Solving
Tutorial26 Design of various types of Curves in Hill Roads Problem Solving
Tutorial27 Road Embankment Design Problem Solving
Tutorial28 Highway Drainage analysis and design Case Analysis,Problem Solving

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.