Course content

The course is given every second year, next time in fall semester 2025. The course will focus on relations which influence the performance of highways; highway standards and spesifications, design criteria, alignment, cross section, safety and traffic flow.

Learning outcome

The goal of the course is to give the students knowledge about basic road design theory and how it is applied in Norway. In addition, the students in the course then develop further knowledge and understanding of different factors which influence the design and operations of roads.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of a series of lectures with obligatory exercises related to the lectures. Additionally, the course includes an obligatory research project with a written report and presentation/oral exam. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercise

Further on evaluation

Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a term paper (50%) and an oral exam, which includes a presentation of the term paper. The oral exam counts 50%. The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned Passed/Not passed. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge correspondingly to course TBA4216 Highway and Street Planning/TBA4335 Highway Planning and Pavement Technology

Required previous knowledge

Basic knowlegde within highway design is needed correspondingly to course TBA4201 Highway and Environment, course TBA4330 Highway Design and Accident risk. The course will be run if at least 3 students with relevant background wish to attend. If you wish to attend, please contact the course coordinator. Students not admitted to the PhD programme in engineering may be approved by the course coordinator.

Course materials

The course material will consist of textbooks, articles, research reports and handouts.