土木工程概论（英文版）Chapter 5 Transportation, Bridge and harbor Engineering.ppt

土木工程概论Introduction to Civil Engineering 第五章　交通、桥梁与港口工程 Chapter 5 Transportation, Bridge and harbor Engineering Transportation Engineering Review Questions What is the importance of a transportation network? What is the importance of highways over other transportation systems? How are roads classified according to the road structure? What are the points to be considered while planning a highway? What is a gradient? Sketch the cross section of a road. Indicate its structural components, stating each of their functions. Distinguish between a rigid pavement and a flexible pavement. How are bridges classified according to their usage? What are the three major structural forms of bridges? Sketch and explain Tee beam bridges. What are the different forms of arch bridges? Explain the concept of suspension bridges. What are the movable bridges? Transportation Engineering What is Transportation Engineering? The transportation system is a basic component of any areas physical, economic, and social structure. Not only does the design and performance of the transportation system provide opportunities for mobility; but over the long term, it influences patterns of growth and the level of economic activity through the accessibility it provides the land. What is Transportation Engineering? The field of Transportation Engineering focuses on the planning, design, construction, and management of transportation systems. These systems consist of the facilities, vehicles, control mechanisms, and the policies that combine to permit the efficient conveyance of people and goods. Designs highway systems (layout, routing), pavement material, airport runways, and rapid transit projects. Also involved in computer control of traffic signals. Transportation Engineering What is Transportation Engineering? It contains the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of air, highway, and urban transportation, as well as pipeline facilities for water