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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and More
South Mecklenburg High School
February 22, 2012
Introductions
Vivek Hariharan, PE, LEED GA Undergrad in India Masters in The Ohio State University 4+ years of work experience with RS&H
Lou Raymond, PE, AICP Undergrad at Carnegie-Mellon University Masters at UNC Charlotte 17+ years of work experience
Engineering
Different aspects of Engineering1. Computer Science2. Electrical3. Mechanical4. Chemical5. Industrial6. Civil
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Structural Environmental Water Resources Geotechnical TRANSPORTATION
PlanningPublic InvolvementDesign OperationsConstruction
So what is Transportation Engineering?
Science of safe and efficient movement of people and goods
What modes of transportation do transportation engineers deal with?
What is Engineering
YOUTUBE VIDEO # 1
Planning
Identify projects requiring attention Identifying the issues and suggest
methods to resolve them Setting up guidelines for other
Transportation Engineering events to follow
Public Involvement
Public plays active role in transportation projects
Some projects are driven by public involvement process
Media, Workshops, Charrettes, and other Meetings
Design
Pick an appropriate location Map out all alternatives Evaluate impacts per alternative Make final and detailed plans based on
best alternative chosen
Operations
Analyze the alternatives considered under design
Suggest changes/improvements Simulate alternatives to understand
subtle improvements Accommodate all user types on roads
Operations
VISSIM simulation video
Construction
Acquire Final Construction Plans Supervise Construction and Maintain
Schedule Maintain safety precautions for workers
Construction
YouTube UTAH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION VIDEO
Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Master’s degree or Doctorate Cooperative education Engineer Intern Professional Engineer
ABET Accredited Colleges in the Carolinas offering Civil Engineering
North Carolina Universities: Duke University North Carolina A&T University North Carolina State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte
South Carolina Universities: Clemson University The Citadel University of South Carolina
Where would I work?
Government Agency Consulting Firm Construction Firm College or University
Professor Researcher
Why consider Transportation Engineering?
Interaction with others Creativity Latest Technology Travel You Get to See What You Build Help the Community
Questions