Course - Railway Engineering, Basic course - BM6812
Railway Engineering, Basic course
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About the course
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
- Attendance
Further on evaluation
Engelsk
The exam is a digital school exam.
80% exercises must be approved before the student is eligible for the exam. Attendance at the gatherings is mandatory. In case of a re-sit exam the exam will most likely be a digital school exam, but it might be changed to an oral exam depending on the number of candidates.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVC0)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Engineering (EMNE/IV)
Required previous knowledge
General university admissions certification or equivalent formal competence.
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
Subject areas
- Building and Construction Engineering
- Building and construction technology
- Railway Engineering
- Railway Engineering
- Transportation Engineering