Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Road Planning and Geometric Design

• Road classifications, standards, and functional hierarchy

• Horizontal and vertical alignment principles

• Cross-section elements and road safety considerations

• Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D interface for road projects

• Exercise: Road corridor creation in Civil 3D

Module 2: Advanced Road Design using AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Corridor modeling, assemblies, and subassemblies

• Intersection and roundabout design

• Grading, earthworks, and quantity take-offs

• Surface modeling and digital terrain analysis

• Hands-on: Complete alignment and profile design in Civil 3D

Module 3: Pavement Design Principles and Software Application

• Types of pavements: flexible, rigid, and composite

• Traffic loading and subgrade strength characterization

• Pavement design methods: AASHTO, TRL, Austroads

• Software tools for pavement layer design (KENPAVE, BISAR)

• Practical: Pavement thickness design for a two-lane road

Module 4: Road Construction Supervision and Quality Control

• Construction materials and specifications

• Site preparation, earthworks, drainage, and base layers

• Asphalt and concrete pavement construction techniques

• Quality control and site testing procedures

• Field Visit / Virtual Demo: Reviewing road construction stages

Module 5: Road Maintenance Techniques and Condition Monitoring

• Types of road deterioration and assessment methods

• Maintenance interventions: routine, periodic, and rehabilitation

• Condition surveys, roughness, and deflection testing

• Maintenance planning frameworks

• Group Activity: Maintenance planning exercise for a rural road

Module 6: Introduction to HDM-4 and Road Asset Management

• Overview of HDM-4 structure and capabilities

• Creating road network databases and traffic inputs

• Modeling deterioration and maintenance effects

• Lifecycle cost analysis and prioritization

• Case Study: Use of HDM-4 for national highway planning

Module 7: Economic Evaluation of Road Projects using HDM-4

• Economic indicators: NPV, IRR, BCR

• User cost components and VOC modeling

• Defining maintenance strategies in HDM-4

• Scenario analysis and reporting

• Hands-on: Create and run HDM-4 project scenario

Module 8: Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Road Design

• Climate risks to road infrastructure (flooding, temperature extremes)

• Design adaptations for resilience

• Use of green materials and recycling in construction

• Environmental and social safeguards

• Exercise: Risk mapping and adaptation plan development

Module 9: Road Safety Audits and Geometric Design Optimization

• Road safety audit stages and procedures

• Black spot analysis and countermeasures

• Human factors and safe system approach

• Applying design consistency and visibility criteria

• Activity: Conduct a basic road safety audit from provided drawings

Module 10: Project Integration, Case Studies and Final Presentation

• Review of successful and failed road infrastructure projects

• Integration of HDM-4, Civil 3D, and Pavement Design in project workflow

• Final Project: Design a road section including geometry, pavement, and maintenance plan

• Presentations, feedback, and certificate award