Diploma in Highway and Geotechnical Engineering
*Note: This course will not be offered in the academic year 2012/13*
Overview
This one-year postgraduate course is designed to enable graduate engineers acquire a sound knowledge of current practice in highway, traffic and geotechnical engineering. The course is suitable for engineers involved, or wanting to become involved in the provision, maintenance and operation of highways, and has been CPD accredited by the Institute of Engineers Ireland. Material is presented in a number of modules, outlined below.
Coordinator
Dr. Jim McElvaney
Course organisation
Lectures, laboratory practicals and site visits are normally held on Friday evening 7 - 10 p.m. and Saturday morning 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each week throughout the two semesters (September to April.) In addition to attending lectures, participants may be required to submit coursework as part of the students' assessment.
Entry Requirements
A degree in Engineering or related discipline is required. Applications are assessed based on academic qualifications, together with the number of years of relevant experience.
Course Content
- Highway planning and programming, including transportation / highway economics
- Transportation modelling
- Traffic engineering and highway safety
- Pavement management, including design of new flexible and concrete pavements
- Maintenance / rehabilitation of existing pavements and highway asset management systems
- Geotechnical Engineering, including design of earthworks, soil stabilisation and construction on soft ground
- Construction law, including types of contract and contract documents
- Construction management, including plant selection, cost control and quality assurance
- Computer Applications and Laboratory work
- Environmental Assessment
Assessment
Examinations are held in April/May, with Supplemental Exams held in September. Coursework, which is done throughout the year, may contribute towards the overall assessment.
Recommended texts
Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.
Further information
General Enquiries
Ms. Debbie Walsh or Ms. Mary Keating (mornings only)
Graduate School of Professional Engineering Studies
Museum Building
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 1007/1704
E-mail: walshd@tcd.ie or makeatin@tcd.ie
Technical Enquiries
Dr. Jim McElvaney
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 4258
Fax: +353-1-677 3072
Local page for current students