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Ukončeno v akademickém roce 2020/2021

Transportation Structures

Type of study BachelorFollow-up Master
Language of instruction English
Code 227-0051/04
Abbreviation DST
Course title Transportation Structures
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Transport Constructions
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Miloslav Řezáč, Ph.D.

Osnova předmětu

The course includes basic knowledges of transport systems and their comparison. It focuses on road and rail development, dividing the network in relation to current legislation. In a comprehensive, albeit simplified form, the proposal introduces road route to the required parameters, construction of roads, ways implementation and impact of traffic on surrounding buildings.
Students will acquire basic knowledges on the evolution of individual modes of transport, especially roads and railways as well as peripherally. In producing the award demonstrates student ability to formulate problems and apply the acquired knowledge and skills to practical examples.

Povinná literatura

Esveld, C. Modern Railway Track, MRT-Productions, 2001, ISBN 90-800324-3-3
Highway Design Manual, California Transport Department.

Doporučená literatura

Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2000, ISBN 0-309-06681-6.
Design Manual M 22-01.06, (WSDOT) Washington State Department of Transportation, December 2009.
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), The Highways Agency, The Scottish Office Development Department, TheWelsh Office Y SWYDDFA GYMREIG, The Department of Environment for Northern Ireland, February 2008.