CEIE 565 - Design of Transport Systems

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 3 Covers street and highway facilities design emphasizing interaction among driver, vehicle, and geometric design elements. Design of interchanges and intersections; highway roadside safety and tort liability; pavement design, maintenance and safety; edge drop-off; clear zone concept; roadside barriers; guiderail treatments; traffic calming; pedestrian and bicycle and transit design challenges; and work-zone traffic control. Provides skills to understand interaction among driver, vehicle, and environment, and how to incorporate better design practices. Also introduces concepts of forgiving highway design and highway tort liability. Prerequisites CEIE 360. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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