The aim of the course Digital Design of Forest Road Engineering is the design of an integrated forest opening-up plan according to the techno-economic and environmental conditions of an area, including the analysis and evaluation of the environmental impacts of forest opening-up. Students are expected to acquire basic knowledge of the planning, organization and management of the forest road network. They will also become familiar with the protection of forest roads and with measures for reducing their vulnerability to natural hazards.
Students will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge related to the fundamental principles and regulations governing the alignment of a forest road, as well as the mapping, surveying and spatial design of an integrated forest road system.
They will be able to appreciate the contribution of the forest road network to the development of mountainous areas.
They will be able to prepare budgets and cost estimates for forest roads.
They will be introduced to the planning of road network maintenance applications, maintenance costing, as well as techniques for improving the existing forest road network in full harmony with environmental principles.
They will also understand the design and siting of small forest engineering works within the framework of construction choices in an integrated forest road network, as well as relevant applications and software programs for the management of small forest engineering works.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
· know the basic principles of forest road alignment, as well as the problems related to the design, construction and maintenance of the forest road network
· implement geometric improvements for upgrading a forest road from one category to another
· combine technical, economic and environmental requirements in the preparation of works, so that the result is a feasible and high-quality construction
provide road construction solutions fully harmonized with the natural environment.
| Name | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolos Kantartzis | Associate Professor | apkantar@fmenr.duth.gr |