RedVector
RV-7679
Highway Engineering: Highway Drainage and Surveys
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will
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Be familiar with the principles of surface drainage, and how it forms the basis for understanding specific cases and design elements
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Learn how open channels are created, as well as why they are used
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Understand the design, construction and maintenance of culverts, and why they are important for drainage and highway design
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Have a knowledge of the general principles of road drainage, why it is important, as well as the practicalities of design and implementation
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Be familiar with survey techniques, including the use of modern computing power
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Understand the importance of and the mechanics of final mapping plans
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Paul H. Wright and Karen Dixon

Dr. Karen Dixon is an Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering at Oregon State University. She has her Ph.D., Masters and Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Professor Dixon's interests include transportation design, operations, and safety with particular emphasis on creating a transportation infrastructure that serves all prospective users. Dr. Paul Wright is widely recognized as an expert in highway safety.
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