Course - Railway Engineering, Basic course - BM6812
BM6812 - Railway Engineering, Basic course
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course
Knowledge
The candidate should:
- have fundamental knowledge in railway track alignment, geometry design and railway planning.
- have basic knowledge of components and its functionality in railway infrastructure.
- have fundamental knowledge in designing a well functional and sustainable railway infrastructure
- understand how rolling stocks interact with railway track
Skills
The candidate should be able to:
- apply correct railway track alignment.
- plan and design railway track.
- select correct components for track superstructure, substructure and catenary system.
- select and calculate structural gauge of railway infrastructure.
- design a stable railway track in all 3 directions, longitudinally, vertically and laterally.
General competence
The candidate should be able to:
- apply railway track engineering knowledge with confident
- communicate with professional railway terminology independently
- apply railway engineering in research and development as well as relevant advanced assignments.
- contribute to railway engineering field both locally and internationally.
Learning methods and activities
Physical lectures
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Engelsk
80% exercises must be approved before the student is eligible for the exam. In case of a re-sit exam the exam may be changed to an oral exam.
Norsk
80% øvinger må være godkjent før studenten kan avlegge eksamen. Ved utsatt eksamen kan skriftlig eksamen bli endret til muntlig eksamen.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Engineering (EMNE/IV)
Course materials
Engelsk
- A. Lau; Railway Engineering, Basic Course, compendium (English), NTNU, Trondheim.
- Book Chapters and published articles
Norsk
- A. Lau; Railway Engineering, Basic Course, compendium (Engelsk), NTNU, Trondheim.
- Bokkapitler og publiserte artikler
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Building and Construction Engineering
- Building and construction technology
- Railway Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-10-25 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 16 SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 10 SL324 Sluppenvegen 14 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"