The course mainly covers the design of horizontal, vertical, and cross-sectional road alignments, route selection and alignment methods, and field survey practices. It includes core topics such as horizontal alignment design, vertical gradients and vertical curves, and cross-sectional elements.
A distinctive feature of the course is the integration of transportation safety concepts throughout the entire design process. It emphasizes the elimination of potential safety hazards at the source of road design. Safety evaluation methods, including operating speed verification and sight distance checks, are incorporated into route scheme comparison and selection. The course aims to cultivate students’ safety-first design philosophy and enhance their awareness and capability in designing safe and reliable transportation systems.
