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