Infrastructural Engineering
Description
Infrastructural Engineering refers to the design, construction and management of transportation and utilities infrastructure.
This module will introduce learners to the topics of design and construction of stormwater, wastewater, foul water and water supply management systems as well as planning, design and construction of roads.
Learners will work in groups carrying out design calculations for pipe networks and researching the various stages involved in the route selection / scheme appraisal / feasibility of a major road infrastructural project under the headings of Environmental, Socio-economic and Cost implications.
Learning Outcomes
Describe and apply the fundamental theoretical and mathematical principles of the design and construction of water supply systems
Describe and apply the fundamental theoretical and mathematical principles of the design and construction of surface water and foul sewer systems
Describe and apply the fundamental theoretical and mathematical principles of the design and construction of highway design and construction.
Outline and apply the relevant concepts that pertain to geometric and structural design of road systems
Summarise the details considered in the execution of a scheme appraisal for a major road infrastructure project under the relevant criteria.
Describe and apply the fundamental theoretical and mathematical principles of traffic analysis.