Construction of railway infrastructure

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Construction of Railway Infrastructure This course offers you an opportunity to explore a rapidly expanding sector that is crucial for future transportation needs. With growing demand for efficient and sustainable travel, railway infrastructure is at the forefront of this evolution. This course provides essential insights into geological and geotechnical phases, platform setup, and the intricacies of viaduct and tunnel construction. You will explore the complexities of earthwork and construction sites, equipping you with the knowledge to tackle real-world challenges. By participating, you will gain a competitive edge, enhancing your career prospects in an industry that is vital to modern infrastructure development. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of transportation and ensure you are at the forefront of railway construction expertise.

Objectives

  • To understand track alignment and principles of geometry.

  • To Identify different types of ballast and ballastless track types.

  • To analyze track assembly methods and techniques.

  • To explore electrification systems and their components.

  • To evaluate signaling systems for railway safety.

  • To investigate telecommunications in railway operations.

  • To understand interoperability and technical regulations.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. GEOLOGICAL AND GEOTECHNICAL PHASES Introduction Field geotechnical investigations and laboratory tests Geological study Study of materials Corridor geotechnics Structure foundation geotechnics Tunnel geotechnics UNIT 2. PLATFORM AND SUBJACENT LAYERS Introduction Construction of the platform Protective layers of the platform; subgrade layers Thickness of the layers Structure catalogs UNIT 3. VIADUCTS Introduction A viaduct project Construction of a viaduct UNIT 4. TUNNELS Tunnel design Work programs Preparatory activities Tunnel excavation Mechanized excavation methods: wall chasers and tunnel boring machines Post-excavation activities Testing phase Environmental restoration UNIT 5. EARTH MOVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION SITES Introduction Clearings Embankments Construction work
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