CE 4560/CE 6560: Pavement Design and Construction (3, 0)
First Summer 2024, Section 001
Online from 05-14 to 06-21
INSTRUCTOR
Fabricio Leiva, PhD, PE
fleivav@clemson.edu
OFFICE HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT VIA ZOOM OR QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
 Design flexible and rigid pavement structures to accommodate required traffic loading,
environmental exposure, and other external conditions. (CREATING)
 Explain, to a variety of audiences, how pavements are designed and respond to traffic
loading and environmental conditions. (UNDERSTANDING)
 Deduce potential causes of pavement failures based on visual observation and
engineering analysis. (EVALUATING)
 Analyze the relationships of different variables that influence pavement performance
and develop recommendations. (ANALYZING/CREATING)
 Explain, to a variety of audiences, how pavements are constructed and maintained.
(UNDERSTANDING)
 Develop creative solutions to pavement related problems with consideration of
economic, environmental, safety, cultural, and/or social factors. (CREATING)
This course contributes to the following Civil Engineering ABET Student Outcomes by:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural,
social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering
solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies
VALUE STATEMENT
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and recent
advances related to pavement design, analysis and construction. Students will be guided through
various interactive course activities to develop skills and knowledge to employ standard guidelines
and specifications related to both flexible and rigid pavements. Throughout this course, the
sustainability considerations for design and construction of pavements will be discussed.
Innovations and advances in pavement engineering with regards to design, analysis and
construction, will also be addressed through dedicated activities for each topic.
As future Civil Engineers, you may collaborate with, work for, or perform activities related to any of
the following stakeholders, who typically apply concepts of pavement design and construction.
 Road Authorities & Operators
 Road Design Consultants
 Road Contractors
 Maintenance Personnel
 Pavement design engineers
 Geotechnical engineers
 Materials engineers
REQUIRED MATERIALS
 There will be several references used throughout the semester. Some of these references
are downloadable from the internet and some may be provided by industry associations.
 Computer or tablet and headsets (required)
 Additional information (texts, videos, audio, PowerPoint slides, and internet links) will be
posted in Canvas.
REFERENCE TEXTS
 M. Rashad Islam, Ph.D., P.E.Rafiqul A. Tarefder, Ph.D., P.E. Pavement Design: Materials,
Analysis, and Highways, 1st Edition ISBN: 9781260458916, 2020 McGraw Hill. Free
Textbook available within the CU system.
 Mallick, R.B. and El-Korchi, T., Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition,
CRC Press, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4398-7035-8
 Papagiannakis, A.T. and Masad, E.A., Pavement Design and Materials, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. 2008. ISBN 978-0-471-21461-8
 Huang, Y.H., Pavement Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall, 1993. ISBN 0-13-655275-7
COURSE PREPARATION
Before taking this course you must have completed CE 3110 and CE 3510 with a grade of C
or better. You must have also completed CE 3210 or currently be enrolled this semester.
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Throughout this course, you will be expected to apply knowledge from these preparatory
courses while further developing your knowledge base.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will consist of a variety of types of learning activities including:
 Asynchronous “lectures”
 Asynchronous online videos
 Readings
 Large and small group synchronous and asynchronous discussions
 Large and small group synchronous and asynchronous activities
 Independent and group research
 Individual assignments
 Projects
 Tests and quizzes
TOPICAL OUTLINE
Throughout this course, the following topics will be covered:
DATES
TOPICS
Week of 05-14
1. Introduction to the course and General Concepts
Week of 05-14
2. Materials and Sustainability
Week of 05-20
3. Traffic Characterization
Week of 05-20
4. Flexible Pavement Design
Week of 05-20
5. Stresses in Flexible Pavements
Week of 05-27
6. Asphalt Pavement distresses
05-30-2024
Mid Term (Topics 1-6)
Week of 06-03
7. Asphalt Pavement Construction
Week of 06-03
8. Concrete Pavement Design
Week of 06-03
9. Stresses in Rigid Pavements
Week of 06-10
10. Concrete Pavement distresses,
Week of 06-10
11. Concrete Pavement Construction
06-20-2024
Final
ASSESSMENT
There will be assignments, projects, and tests given throughout this course. Assignments will be
assigned throughout the semester and you are encouraged to complete these assignments to the
best of your ability as they will help you complete the projects and prepare for the tests.
Assignments will be due by the published deadline. Late submittals will be assessed a 10% penalty
per day. Assignments submitted more than 2 days past the deadline will no longer be accepted.
There will also be projects assigned throughout the semester that you will complete with a team.
These projects will be due by the published deadline and penalties for late submittals will follow the
abovementioned policy. Finally, tests will be given throughout the semester.
The assessment for this course is divided into the following general categories with associated
weights that will be used in the calculation of your final course grade:
CE 4560
Assignments 20%
Projects
25%
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Tests
Quizzes
40%
15%
Your final letter grade for this course will follow the typical grading guidelines:
CE 4560
90% ≤ A
80% ≤ B < 90%
70% ≤ C < 80%
60% ≤ D < 70%
F
< 60%
GENERAL GRADING CRITERIA
A The work reflects significant depth of understanding and mastery of the assignments, to
their full potential. The problems have been both fully developed and communicated
exceedingly well verbally and graphically. This means outstanding and expertly crafted
work.
B
Work shows an above-average depth of understanding. The problem solutions demonstrate
an attention to detail and a consciousness of good craft. This means above-average good
work.
C
All the requirements of the assignments have been met and the problems have been solved
adequately, but the solutions lack depth of understanding and development. The overall
work demonstrates skills appropriate for this level. This means average work.
D
The work is extremely weak and lacks full resolution of the stated problems. Craft is weak.
Skills appropriate to this level have not been demonstrated. This means poor work.
F
The work is incomplete and/or poorly portrayed. The solutions to problems evidence a lack
of understanding and skills appropriate to this level, and a general lack of effort in fulfilling
assignments. This means unacceptable work and the student must repeat the course to get
credit.
PROJECTS
To help foster a meaningful learning experience, this course will employ Project Based Learning to
promote deeper learning through active exploration of real-world challenges. Throughout this
course, students will complete three projects in teams. The deadlines listed below are tentative.
1. PROJECT 1 – Week of 05-14 (10%)
2. PROJECT 2 – Week of 06-10 (15%)
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