Class Road and Railway Infrastructures

In what concerns the roadways, the main learning objectives are: - To know the basic principles of geometric design of roads; - Know the main design constraints; - Design the straight and level of a road for a given base speed; - Characterize the traffic of a road and estimate traffic volumes for design; - To evaluate the level of service and determine the capacity of a road. It is also predicted as a general objective: - Identifying the respective phases of design and implementation in road infrastructure works; - Reading and interpreting drawings of the specialty of roads. Development of knowledge for applications of: - Carrying out projects of road infrastructures; - Supervising works on road infrastructures; - Develop projects of earthworks and earthwork. Finally, the Curricular Unit aims to develop a taste for Railways and transmit the essential concepts in this area.