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ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET
Q2-
General comments
I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The
Assessor declaration learner has clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false
declaration is a form of malpractice.
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Q1.
Western Region Megapolis Planning Project by Sri Lankan (WRMPP) implemented by the
government of Sri Lanka is an urban planning project with an aim of creating a planned megalopolis
by year 2030. WRMPP will cover large portion the western province. WRMPP is a multifaceted
project including community infrastructure, improved transportation and traffic management systems,
industries and tourism development. Construction related activities in the WRMPP will create many
job opportunities especially in the civil engineering field.
WRMPP can be considered as a complex civil engineering activity. There are many sub disciplines
of civil engineering involved when implementing this project.
(a) Identify different sub disciplines of civil engineering involved in WRMPP with examples.
[10.0 Marks]
(b) Identify other fields of engineering needed for this project rather than civil engineering with
examples.
[10.0 Marks]
(c) Stability of the reclaimed land depends on ground improvement techniques. Explain the procedures
that can be used to stabilise the ground.
[20.0 Marks]
(d) Explain the process of underwater concreting needed for this project.
[20.0 Marks]
Q2.
When Colombo port city project is implemented more than 100 km of new roads would be built as
well as rehabilitating existing roads in the western province of Sri Lanka.
(a) Pavement is designed as layers. Explain the functions and construction details of layers in a flexible
pavement.
[20.0 Marks]
(b) Hot mix asphalt is one of the popular materials used in flexible pavement. Describe the process of
production of hot mix asphaltic concrete (HMA) in a small-scale batch mixing asphaltic plant with
essential steps.
[10.0 Marks]
(c) Embankments of roads need to be protected from landslides due to poor soil and high-water table.
Explain a process slope stabilisation which can be used in this road.
[10.0 Marks]
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Report Structure
Paper Size A4
The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.
Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must
be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer to Student
Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).
All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a reference
list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.
Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can hand over
the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior approval from the Program
Manager – Undergraduate.
Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading criteria of
the assignment before completing this assignment.
Assume reasonable values for any data not given in or with the examination paper. Clearly state
such assumptions made on the script.
In case of any doubt as to the interpretation of the wording of a question, make suitable assumptions
and clearly state them on the script.
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MARKING RUBRIC FOR EACH TASK
70-100% 55-70% 40-55% 30-40% 0-30%
Excellent—Markedly Superior—Clearly Above Satisfactory—Fully Competent Poor—Marginally Acceptable Failing—Unacceptable
Exceptional Average
A comprehensive grasp of the A thorough grasp of the subject A basic grasp of the subject A lack of familiarity with the A basic lack of
subject matter is demonstrated matter is demonstrated matter is demonstrated subject matter is demonstrated understanding of the
Body is developed with original, Focus is clear and thoughtful Focus is generally adequate but Focus is vague, either too subject matter is
insightful, and creative support; Body is generally supported by may not be immediately clear to general, too narrow, demonstrated
the paper goes beyond repeating facts, examples, etc. though all readers superficial, or indirect Focus is not evident
Content (70%)
what others have said and support will not be as varied or Response to the assignment is Body supported by few Body largely unsupported
contributes something new to vivid as in an excellent paper generally adequate examples or facts; many by relevant facts or
our understanding of the topic Demonstrates understanding of Body supported by facts, examples are unanalyzed examples
Focus is clear, imaginative and audience and purpose, though examples, details, but are mainly Demonstrates poor Demonstrates no
fully realized may occasionally stray from it surface oriented and generalized understanding of audience and understanding of
Demonstrates specific attention Demonstrates only some purpose audience/purpose
to relationship between audience understanding of audience and
and purpose purpose
Source materials are introduced, In general a good grasp of Source materials are cited, Very few materials are given as It is often not clear
contextualized, and made understanding shown about though not always reference but not clearly in-text whether information
relevant to the purpose of the referencing. consistently. cited. comes from the text vs.
paper. Mostly it is clear when It is generally clear when Images, graphs are not the student.
Referencing (30%)
Total
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