Transportation Engineering: Geometric Design of Highways

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This interactive online course presents elements of design of the geometry of roads and highways. In this course, we will cover horizontal and vertical alignment design as well as the type of curves and principles for designing them that are safe, cost-effective, and comfortable for motorists. You will learn how to integrate horizontal and vertical alignment, the elements of roadway cross-sectional elements, and how to design roadside features and appurtenances. Note: it will help to have a calculator handy while taking this course.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the fundamental principles of roadway geometry and how it contributes to efficient traffic conditions and safety.
Describe the elements of the design of safe, comfortable, and aesthetic roadway alignments.
Analyze and perform calculations on properties of horizontal and vertical curvature of roads and highways to provide a path in a safe and efficient manner that is compatible with the environment.
Describe the principles guiding the selection of road cross section elements such as lane widths, curbs and shoulders of roads and evaluate potential adverse impacts on safety.
Describe the principles guiding the application of roadside features such as roadside slopes, medians, and longitudinal barriers and how they impact the safety and functionality of roads.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.

State Licenses

Kansas

KS - Geologist (General)

Louisiana

LA - Geoscientist, Professional (Technical)

Minnesota

MN - Geoscientist (General)

New Hampshire

NH - Geologist (General)

Pennsylvania

PA - Geologist (General)

Texas

TX - Geoscientist (General)