CIE 475LEC—Geometric Design of Highways

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the principles of geometric design of highways with a focus on highway design objectives and design guidelines and methods. More specific topics include: development and applications of concepts of geometric design of rural and urban highways; design controls and criteria; elements of design, including sight distance, horizontal and vertical alignment; cross section elements; interchange types and design elements; grade separations and clearance; development of visual elements.