Geometry Modulation Design

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Geodetic Parameters Estimation and Linear Hypothesis Testing Analysis and Evaluation of GNNS Data Monitoring of Crustal Movements using GPS/GNNS Measurement Techniques Monitoring of Deformation Networks

Course Contents

Transition Curve in the route desing. Lateral acceleration concept. Effect of vertical geometry to lateral acceleration (circular, parabolic, vertical compound curves). Dever and curvature functions. Klotoid Curve, Bloss Curve, sinusoidal curve, the New Generation Transition Curves, Fundamentals of design, Movement Model for Road-Vehicle Dynamic. Lateral acceleration functions on the different movement model of old and new transition curve. Comparison of curves according to lateral acceleration functions.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction. General Concepts. Horizontal and vertical geometry in the route design.
2) Vehicle kinematics, accelerations through each axis, resultant acceleration, the change of acceleration through each axes, resultant of change of acceleration.
3) Lateral change of acceleration concept. Effect of vertical geometry to lateral change of acceleration (circular, parabolic, vertical compound curves).
4) Curvature and dever functions.
5) Curvature and dever functions.
6) Transition Curve.
7) Bloss Curve.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Sinüzoidal curve.
10) New Generation Transition Curves, Fundamentals of design.
11) Movement Model for Road-Vehicle Dynamic.
12) Lateral acceleration functions on the different movement model of old and new transition curve.
13) Comparison of curves according to lateral acceleration functions.
14) Comparison of curves according to lateral acceleration functions.
15) Rules of route geometry design, design criterias for railways and highways.
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Mühendislik Ölçmeleri I Kara ve Demiryollarında Geçki Geometrisi Tasarımı ve Aplikasyonu CİLT I Metinler, Orhan Baykal, 2009 Birsen Yayınevi.
2- Mühendislik Ölçmeleri I Kara ve Demiryollarında Geçki Geometrisi Tasarımı ve Aplikasyonu CİLT I Sayısal Örnekler, Orhan Baykal, Ergin Tarı, M. Zeki Coşkun, 2009 Birsen Yayınevi.
3- - Schofield, W., 2001, Engineering surveying : theory and examination problems for sudents, Oxford, England: Butterworth-Heinemann, 521 pp.
4- Meyer, C.F., 1980, Route Surveying and Design, Intex Educational Pub.
5- - Baybura, T., 2001, Geçki Düşey Geometrisinin Yanal Sademeye Etkisinin Araştırılması, Doktora Tezi, İTÜ Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü.
6- - Tarı, E, 1997, Geçki Tasarımında Yeni Eğri Yaklaşımları, Doktora Tezi, İTÜ Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü.
7- -- Hickerson, T.F., 1967, Route Location and Design, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 640 pp.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Self Study
10) Problem Solving
11) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Project to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required