B672 – Railway Engineering
Module
Railway Engineering
Railway Engineering |
Module number
B672
Version: 2 |
Faculty
Civil Engineering
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Level
Master
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Duration
1 Semester
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Semester
Winter semester
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Module supervisor
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Weisemann |
Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Weisemann |
Course language(s)
English |
ECTS credits
2.00 credits |
Workload
60 hours |
Courses
2.00 SCH (2.00 SCH Seminar) |
Self-study time
30.00 hours |
Pre-examination(s)
None
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Examination(s)
Alternative examination - Paper Alternative examination - Written academic assessment |
Form of teaching
Class lectures with workshop character and exercises |
Media type
No information
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Instruction content/structure
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. |
Qualification objectives
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. |
Social and personal skills
No information
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Special admission requirements
No information
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Recommended prerequisites
Minimum of four semesters previous studies in an Engineering or Environmental Science program. Knowledge of English language on the level of B1 |
Continuation options
No information
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Literature
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 |
Current teaching resources
None
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Notes
No information
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Link to course/learning resources in OPAL
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