Course - Railway Engineering, Basic Course - TBA4225
TBA4225 - Railway Engineering, Basic Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
An introduction course to railway track engineering covering the following topics:
- Track alignment,
- Track geometric design,
- Track superstructure,
- Railway Ballast
- Track substructure - ballast, formation and drainage,
- Track forces and track design,
- Continuously welded track,
- Wheel-rail guidance and derailment,
- Structural gauge,
- Railway catenary system,
- Track maintenance.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course
Knowledge
The candidate should:
- have fundamental knowledge in track alignment and geometry design.
- have basic knowledge of components and its functionality in railway superstructure and substructure, as well as catenary system .
- have fundamental knowledge in designing a well functional and sustainable railway infrastructure
- understand how rolling stocks interact with track
- have basic knowledge about railway track maintenance
Skills
The candidate should be able to:
- apply correct railway track alignment.
- design railway track geometry.
- select correct components for track superstructure, substructure and catenary system.
- select and calculate structural gauge of railway infrastructure.
- calculate and design a stable railway track in all 3 directions, longitudinally, vertically and laterally.
- ensure stable wheel-rail interaction and predict derailment risk.
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 + site visit
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
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.
Course materials
- A. Lau; Railway Engineering, Basic Course, compendium (English), NTNU, Trondheim.
- Book Chapters and published articles
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- 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 2023-12-07 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 Sluppenvegen 14 16 SL410 Sluppenvegen 14 4 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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"