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B672 – Railway Engineering
Railway Engineering
Version: 2
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Weisemann
ulrike.weisemann(at)htw-dresden.de
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Weisemann
ulrike.weisemann(at)htw-dresden.de
English
2.00 Credits
60 hours
2.00 SWS (2.00 SWS Seminar)
30.00 hours
Alternative examination - Paper
Weighting: 50 % | Tested in English language
Alternative examination - Written performance assessment
Examination duration: 60 min | Weighting: 50 % | Tested in English language
Class lectures with workshop character and exercises
1. Introduction into railway engineering
2. Wheel-rail system
3. Introduction into track‘s impact
4. Basics of track design
5. Geotechnical issues
6. Technical solutions for noise and vibration protections
During the module there will be an excursion to a railway station or railway construction site.
This module is based on students’ knowledge of basic analysis and planning processes in engineering and environment. Students develop an understanding of railway engineering.
Students can present concepts, planning issues and techniques in railway engineering. Students are able to identify aims, technology advantages and limitations, and engineering solutions.
Minimum of four semesters previous studies in an Engineering or Environmental Science program. Knowledge of English language on the level of B1
Books:
Bernhard Lichtberger: Track Compendium, DVV Media Group GmbH | Eurailpress, 2011
Journals:
RTR – Rail Technology Review, DVV Media Group GmbH | Eurailpress
Railway Gazette International DVV Media Group GmbH | Eurailpress