Assignment – Highway and Traffic Engineering 

(Due on 17^th Oct 2025)  

Q1. A new arterial road is being designed with a 70 km/h design speed through a hilly terrain. The road must navigate around an industrial building with a horizontal curve radius of 150m and includes a crest vertical curve. Explain the key geometric design considerations you must address to ensure both safety and comfort for drivers and identify the design standards or calculations that would be critical in this scenario.

Instructions for Video Recording Submission

Duration: Your video recording must be limited to 2 minutes. Recordings exceeding this duration will be graded accordingly.

Format:  Submit your response as a video file (MP4, MOV, or AVI format preferred) with clear audio quality.

Content Guidelines:

• Provide a concise, structured answer addressing all aspects of your assigned question
• Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace
• You may include visual aids in your recording such as:

o  Handwritten formulas or equations

o Simple diagrams or sketches

o  Key parameters or calculations

o  Charts or tables relevant to your answer

Visual Aid Instructions:

• Hold up written materials if any clearly to the camera, ensuring text/diagrams are legible and well-lit
• You may use a whiteboard, paper, or digital device to display visuals
• Integrate visuals naturally into your verbal explanation

Submission:

• File name format: [Student ID Number]_[Your Name]
• Submit via Dropbox by [deadline]

Assessment Criteria

Your response will be evaluated based on the following three key criteria:

1. Technical Accuracy and Knowledge Application (75%)
2. Completeness and Structure (15%)
3. Communication Effectiveness (10%)