About the Course
This course provides the learner with an overview of planning, design and construction of Airports and Seaports. It will provide a roadmap for learners to understand the concepts involved in civil, structural, architectural and MEP functions involved in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects. It provides a brief knowledge to the learner to steer through their career in the field of transportation engineering. The course also provides information on the rapid advancement of technology in this field and helps the learner to acquire application-oriented knowledge with the help of case studies
Course Objective
- To create an understanding of the master planning process of commercial airports
- To present the concepts on the planning and design of key airside facilities, terminal building and landside infrastructure
- To impart knowledge on navigational aids, preconstruction works, construction and maintenance of airfield pavements
- To give an overview of ports and its components
- To provide exposure to the design considerations and functional requirements of marine structures.
Key Topics
Learning Outcomes
- Illustrate the master plan and development of modern commercial airports as per laid down codes and regulations
- Plan various infrastructure elements on airside, landside including terminal building, and navigational aids to support the operations of airports
- Design the runways (orientation and length), taxiways, aprons, ducts; preconstruction works of airports
- Explain the procedures of construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of airport pavements
- Interpret the design considerations, operations and components of ports