The Construction Of Railway Infrastructure course offers you an opportunity to delve into a rapidly expanding sector, 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 earth movement 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. Embrace the chance to shape the future of transportation and ensure you are at the cutting edge of railway construction expertise.
Construction of railway infrastructure
Ingeniería Civil y Estructuras
40 h
Presentación
Objetivos
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To understand track alignment and geometry principles.
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To identify different ballast and ballastless track forms.
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To analyse track assembly methods and techniques.
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To explore electrification systems and their components.
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To evaluate signalling systems for railway safety.
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To investigate telecommunications in railway operations.
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To comprehend interoperability and technical regulations.
Índice de contenidos
UNIT 1. GEOLOGICAL AND GEOTECHNICAL PHASES
Introduction
Field geotechnical investigations and laboratory tests
Geological study
Study of materials
Corridor geotechnics
Structure foundation geotechnics
Tunnels geotechnics
UNIT 2. PLATFORM AND INFERIOR LAYERS
Introduction
Setting up the plataform
Protective layers of the platform. Seat layers
Thickness of the layers
Structure catalogues
UNIT 3. VIADUCTS
Introduction
A viaduct project
The construction of a viaduct
UNIT 4. TUNNELS
The project of a tunnel
Works programs
Preparation activities
Tunnel excavation
Methods of mechanized excavation: wall chasers and tunnel boring machines
Activities after excavation
Testing time
Restoration of the environment
UNIT 5. EARTH MOVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION SITES
Introduction
Clearings
Embankments
Construction works
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