Comprehensive Road Design and Engineering

Course Info

Length: 2 Weeks

City: Singapore

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Jan-27-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-28-2025

    Singapore

  • July-28-2025

    Singapore

  • Oct-27-2025

    Singapore

Dates in Other Venues

  • Dec-30-2024

    Paris

  • Dec-30-2024

    Barcelona

  • Jan-27-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Jan-27-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-27-2025

    Paris

  • Jan-27-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-27-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Feb-17-2025

    London

  • Feb-24-2025

    London

  • Mar-17-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-28-2025

    London

  • Apr-28-2025

    Paris

  • Apr-28-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-28-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-28-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-28-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-26-2025

    Dubai

  • June-16-2025

    London

  • July-28-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-28-2025

    Paris

  • July-28-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-28-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-28-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-28-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-25-2025

    London

  • Sep-15-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-27-2025

    Paris

  • Oct-27-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-27-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-27-2025

    London

  • Oct-27-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-27-2025

    Istanbul

  • Nov-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-15-2025

    London

Course Details

Course Outline

10 days course

 Introduction to Road Design and Engineering

  • Overview of Road Design and Engineering
  • History and Evolution of Road Engineering
  • Types of Roads and Classification
  • Introduction to Road Geometrics

Geometric Design of Roads

  • Horizontal Alignments
  • Vertical Alignments
  • Cross-sectional Elements
  • Sight Distances and Safety Considerations

Road Construction Materials

  • Subgrade and Embankment Materials
  • Pavement Materials: Bituminous, Concrete, etc.
  • Material Testing and Quality Control
  • Sustainable and Recycled Materials for Roads

Pavement Design

  • Pavement Types and Structures
  • Traffic Loading and Volume Considerations
  • Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements
  • Pavement Thickness Design

Drainage Design for Roads

  • Importance of Drainage in Road Design
  • Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems
  • Design of Culverts and Drainage Channels
  • Erosion Control and Stormwater Management

Road Safety and Traffic Engineering

  • Traffic Flow and Capacity
  • Road Signs and Markings
  • Intersection Design
  • Road Safety Audits

Sustainable Practices in Road Design

  • Environmental Considerations in Road Design
  • Green Roads and Sustainable Materials
  • Noise and Air Quality Management
  • Climate Change Resilience in Road Design

Road Design Software and Technology

  • Introduction to Road Design Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MXROAD, etc.)
  • 3D Modeling and BIM in Road Design
  • Use of GIS in Road Planning
  • Hands-on Practice Sessions

Legal, Regulatory, and Contractual Aspects

  • Standards and Specifications (AASHTO, IRC, etc.)
  • Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Road Construction
  • Tendering and Contracts in Road Projects
  • Ethics in Engineering and Anti-Corruption Practices

Road Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Course Conclusion

  • Road Performance Evaluation
  • Road Maintenance Strategies and Techniques
  • Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction