Course - Operation and Maintainance of Roads in Cold Climates - BA8617
BA8617 - Operation and Maintainance of Roads in Cold Climates
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 1/3 | 1 hours | D | |
| Assignment | 2/3 |
Course content
This course is designed for students that are enrolled in a PhD program . It provides in-depth knowledge on maintenance and operation of roads in cold climates. The course consists of a guided self-study on road salting, tire-pavement friction, road meteorology and the organisation of winter maintenance. In addition the candidate performs a project on a topic that is connected to maintenance and operation of roads.
Learning outcome
Knowledge The candidate should have detailed knowledge of: - how salt works in anti- and deicing - Friction mechanisms that occur during tire-pavement interaction - How road surface conditions change due to meteorological processes - understand the relation between weather, traffic and winter maintenance Skills The candidate is able to: - Conduct a project in a systematic manner - demonstration analytical skills General competence The candidate can: - Understand and utilize scientific litterature on this topic - Write about this topic in a scientific way
Learning methods and activities
Tutorial study and a project work. The project work counts for 2/3 of the grade. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
TBA4315 Cost BenefitTBA4340 Rehabilitation and maintenance of roads
Required previous knowledge
TBA4335 Highway Planning and Pavement Technology or similar. 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
Textbooks, research reports and published papers.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Highway Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 2/3 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral exam 1/3 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 2/3 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 1/3 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"