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101-0428-10L 3 Credits BSC D-BAUG

Road infrastructure

Strasseninfrastruktur

Lecturers & Examiners: Patrick Eberling
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:41

Abstract

Structure, organization and functioning of the Swiss road network. Planning and design of the associated road infrastructure for all road users, taking into account traffic law, standards and road safety.

Objective

You will understand the categorisation of the road network into road types and junction types. You will know the contents of the relevant standards for planning and designing adequate road infrastructure, taking traffic law and road safety into account. You will be able to plan a road outside and inside built-up areas so that it is usable and safe for the various road users. To this end, you will be familiar with the numerous possible road infrastructures and be able to use them appropriately.

Content

The following content is taught in the ‘Road infrastructure’ lecture: The organisation of the road, traffic volumes, road types and junction types, speed, geometric normal profile GNP, alignment, projecting junctions, model 30/50 and meeting zones, facilities for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, traffic calming elements, colour design of road surfaces FGSO, multi-purpose lanes and road space design

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides handoutBau Praxis, Verkehrswegbau - Die ProjektierungPublisher: Fach Wissen Bau, Volume 1 and 2Online: Specialised documentation of the BFU

Literature

Bau Praxis, Verkehrswegbau - Die Projektierung Publisher: Fach Wissen Bau, Volume 1 and 2

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Strasseninfrastruktur
  • Thu 08:00-09:35 (HIL D 10.2)
2 h weekly

Offered In