ENCN415-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Pavement Engineering

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

Effect of traffic and environment on pavement. Analysis of stress from axle loads. Characterisation of pavement materials. Empirical and mechanistic-empirical design methods.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

ENCI415

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 12:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 12:00 - 13:30 Civil - Mech E111 Transport Lab
16 Mar - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 3 May
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 12:00 - 13:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre
16 Mar - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Lab report 8%
Quiz 1 5.5%
Quiz 2 5.5%
Quiz 3 5.5%
Quiz 4 5.5%
Mid Semester Test 30%
Final Exam 40%

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

Generative AI Tools

In all assessments, students are strictly prohibited from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate any materials or content related to the assessments. This is because students must present their own work that reflects their understanding of the course materials. The use of AI-generated content is not permitted and may be considered a breach of academic integrity. Please ensure that all work submitted is the result of your own human knowledge, skills, and efforts.

Code of Behaviour and Academic Integrity

All students are expected to be familiar with the University’s codes, policies, and procedures including but not limited to the Student Code of Conduct, Campus Drug and Alcohol Policy, Copyright Policy, Disability and Impairment Policy, and Equity and Diversity Policy. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies and procedures concerning academic misconduct/dishonest behaviour. More information on UC’s policies and academic integrity can be found in the undergraduate handbook as well as at:

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/corporate-information/policies
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/what-we-do/teaching/academic-integrity

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,344.00

International fee $6,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Civil and Environmental Engineering .

All ENCN415 Occurrences

  • ENCN415-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026