Railway Engineering

Learning Outcomes

After finishing these courses, student is able to: calculate the geometric related to railway planning, vertical and horizontal alignment, curve radius, railway elevation and widening the railway; Calculate related to upper structure of railway, static load and dynamic load; Calculate related to lower structure of railway, ballast strength, sub grade strength and drainage; Obtain type of railway structure, component, function of each component and classifications; Explain about signaling, ties, railway scheduling and types of the station; Mention things related to the railway system, history and development of railway, advantages and weaknesses of railway transportation.

Topics

1. Introduction to Railway
2. Railway Geometric Design
3. Railway Upper Structure Design
4. Railway Lower Structure Design