Engineering Failure Case Studies in Roadway Design
Credits: 6 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth examination of notable roadway design failures, focusing on the engineering principles and decision-making oversights that contributed to performance breakdowns. Each chapter presents a detailed case study, incorporating root cause analysis, design review, post-failure evaluations, and lessons learned. The content integrates multidisciplinary aspects of civil engineering including geometric design, geotechnical factors, drainage systems, material performance, and traffic safety engineering. Participants will enhance their ability to identify risk factors during roadway design phases and apply corrective strategies to prevent future failures.Topics:
- Identify the root causes behind major roadway design failures.
- Analyze failures across geometric, geotechnical, hydrological, and structural domains.
- Evaluate the role of design assumptions and site investigations in roadway performance.
- Apply lessons learned to future roadway planning, design, and inspection practices.
- Integrate preventive strategies and risk mitigation in roadway engineering workflows.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for transportation, civil, geotechnical, construction, and othe engineering professioanls whose job description may require a general knowledge of failure mechanisms in roadway design.
Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware
Donald Parnell, PE