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Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Thesis (English)

CE559

RAILWAY SUPERSTRUCTURE COMPUTATIONS

Course Code
CE559
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyze railway superstructure systems using mathematical and engineering-based methods,
  2. Design load-bearing layer and soil improvement solutions,
  3. Evaluate railway-induced vibrations and propose mitigation measures.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionInsertion of protective layers and reinforcement of the formation, Dimensioning of the bearing layers, The solving of railway superstructure with static analysis, Vibration, Dynamic models for vehicle and railway components, Computation techniques for railway dynamic, Vibration on railway and measurements.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to railway superstructures
2nd Week Superstructure components
3rd Week Soil properties
4th Week Soil improvement and protective layers
5th Week Load-bearing layers
6th Week Design of load-bearing layers
7th Week Static analysis
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Vibration basics
10th Week Vehicle-track interaction
11th Week Dynamic models
12th Week Track dynamics solutions
13th Week Railway vibrations
14th Week Vibration mitigation
15th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading1. Öztürk, Z., Arlı, V. Demiryolu Mühendisliği, Sembol Baskı, İstanbul, 2009.
2. Coenraad Esveld, Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, 2001.
3. Boras R. S. Rail-Transportation Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
4. Lichtberger, B. Handbuch Gleis, Hamburg, 2003.
5. Knothe, K. L., Grassie, S. L. Modeling of Railway Track and Vehicle /Track Interaction at High Frequencies, Vehicle System Dynamics Netherlands, 1993.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 50 50
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 80 80
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Quiz 1 2 2
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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