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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification course offers a comprehensive study of stress analysis for bituminous pavements, suitable for graduate students in Transportation Engineering and practicing Highway Engineers. It covers essential topics such as pavement design, traffic characteristics, material properties, and practical applications of design guidelines and software tools.
Participants gain hands-on training on IRC37 guidelines and IITPAVE software, alongside discussions on the AASHTO method, distress analysis, and reliability considerations. The Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification by NPTEL equips students and professionals with the expertise needed to excel in bituminous pavement engineering.
The Highlights
- Online Course
- 12 Weeks Duration
- Offered by IIT Madras
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Practical Learning
- Hands-on Experience
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIT Madras (IITM) |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
The Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification course is intended for graduate students studying Transportation Engineering and for practicing Highway Engineers.
Certification Qualifying Details
To receive the Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification by NPTEL, you need a minimum average assignment score of 10/25 and an exam score of 30/75.
What you will learn
After completing the Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification syllabus, you will delve into the fundamentals of stress analysis procedures for bituminous pavements. You will also learn about crucial factors like rutting, fatigue damage, temperature cracking, moisture damage, and International Roughness Index (IRI).
Upon completion of the Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements training, you will gain insights into traffic characteristics, understanding traffic volume, growth rate, axle configuration, and equivalent wheel load factors, all of which significantly impact pavement design.
Who it is for
The Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements online course is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in bituminous pavement design and analysis. This course is particularly beneficial for:
Admission Details
Follow these steps to join the Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements classes:
Step 1: Browse the URL below:
https://swayam.gov.in/NPTEL
Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in/ Register” button
Step 3: Log in using a Google account-enabled email address
Step 4: Select your preferred course. Review the course details and fill out the required fields
Step 5: Click on the "Join" button
The Syllabus
- Overview of pavement design/distress
- Pavement cross-sections with different combinations of layers and their functions
- Pavement distress considered for design
- Rutting/Fatigue damage/Temperature cracking/Moisture damage/IRI
- Single-layer stress-strain analysis
- Introducing three-dimensional stress functions, Layered structure analysis
- Boussinesq equation and numerical to determine stresses and strain at different locations of the layer
- Two-layered and multi-layered structural analysis and determination of stresses and strain for a different combination of layers with numerical examples
- Traffic characteristics – Traffic volume, growth rate, lane distribution factor, modal distribution, Axle configuration, Equivalent single wheel load for different criteria and Equivalent wheel load factor, Axle load survey, distribution, Truck factors, ESAL and computation of the number of repetitions with numerical examples
- Traffic characteristics
- Traffic volume, growth rate, lane distribution factor, modal distribution, Axle configuration, Equivalent single wheel load for different criteria and Equivalent wheel load factor, Axle load survey, distribution, Truck factors, ESAL and computation of the number of repetitions with numerical examples
- Material and climate – Soil characteristics, granular material characteristics, and bituminous material characteristics
- Material and climate
- Climate variation, estimation and prediction model, Influence of climate in material characteristic functions.
- AASHTO method of pavement design
- 1993 and Reliability of pavement design
- Distress transfer functions and damage accumulation
- IRC37 guidelines for flexible pavement design and IITPAVE software
- Design examples based on the IRC37 method of pavement design
- Kenlayer software for the stress, strain analysis
- Demo and Projects
Evaluation process
The Analysis and Design of Bituminous Pavements certification offers an optional exam. Your final score is determined by averaging the best 8 out of 12 assignments (25%) and your proctored exam score (75%).
Instructors
IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, this course is designed to be self-contained and suitable for both graduate students in Transportation Engineering and practicing Highway Engineers. Familiarity with bituminous pavement construction is beneficial.
You will be using IRC37 guidelines and IITPAVE software for hands-on training, which will be provided as part of the course materials. There is no need to purchase them separately.
Yes, this course offers a balance of theoretical understanding and practical skills development. You will learn fundamental concepts of bituminous pavement design and analysis.
This course equips you with essential skills and knowledge in stress analysis procedures for bituminous pavements, making you proficient in pavement design and analysis.
You will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your resume and professional portfolio.