Road Engineering II
| Title | Οδοποιία ΙΙ / Road Engineering II |
| Code | ΤΜ5400 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022006 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 5 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600303906
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600303906
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=5484
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
fter the successful completion of the course, the students are expected to:
• perceive the basic design principles of the categories of earthworks applied in the construction of road projects
• apply basic principles and methods related to the safe design of earthworks
• tackle common problems that occur at road sections during construction
• understand the concepts of small technical works and culverts presented in the construction of road works
• assess the hydraulic engineering requirements of roadway projects
• demonstrate knowledge of earthworks methodology in the construction of roads
• have gained basic knowledge on the laboratory testing on soil materials, unbound materials and binders
• know the basic types of asphalt mixes
• know the basic principals of pavement design
• apply the AASHTO pavement design methodology
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Earthwork constructions. Physical and mechanical properties of soil. Erthwork equipment. Compaction. Embankments. Conformation of cuts. Protection and stabilization of slopes. Improvement and reinforcement of weak soils. Drainage of road works. Small concrete structures: discrimination, role, conformation of techniques. Traffic loads. Soil properties for pavement engineers. Aggregate materials. Bituminous binders, Bituminous mixtures (hot and cold). Theories for calculation stresses and strains in pavements. Pavement design bv the AASHTO method. Road Drainage and Hydraulic Works). Earthworks Operations.
Keywords
oad construction, Highway engineering, Small concrete structures, Materials, Pavements
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Full exploitation of the Moodle course management platform.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | 0.9 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 32 | 1.1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 126 | 4.5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams, theoretical questions and questions involving calculations.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Last Update
21-10-2025
