Web-based Collaborative and Practical Education for 3D-CAD and Roadway Design

In this paper, a collaborative distributed education method is proposed. This method combines traditional lecture in classroom with asynchronous dispersed information exchange system supported by web technology. An experiment lecture with this method has been done in order to practice roadway design using LDT/Civil, software products based on 3D-CAD. This training is about not only how to use the software, but to create new ideas, to establish models and to finish drawings for roadway design. Teachers can discuss with students about their design works on web pages, and can check the procedure that students experienced in their homework. This enables civil engineering, roadway design and CAD experts to take part in practical, real world education. In this way, the quality and the efficiency of educational activities are improved greatly compared to traditional method.