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Syllabus 2023-24 - 14012009 - Railways and Guided Transport (Ferrocarriles y transporte guiado)
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| DEGREE: | Grado en Ingeniería civil (14012009) |
| FACULTY: | SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF LINARES |
| DEGREE: | Doble grado en Ingeniería de tecnologías mineras e Ingenieria civil (15012010) |
| FACULTY: | SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF LINARES |
| ACADEMIC YEAR: | 2023-24 |
| COURSE: | Railways and Guided Transport |
| NAME: Railways and Guided Transport | |||||
| CODE: 14012009 (*) | ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-24 | ||||
| LANGUAGE: English | LEVEL: 2 | ||||
| ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 | YEAR: 4 | SEMESTER: SC | |||
| NAME: CASTILLO MARTÍNEZ, AGUSTÍN | ||
| DEPARTMENT: U121 - INGENIERÍA MECÁNICA Y MINERA | ||
| FIELD OF STUDY: 510 - INGENIERIA DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN | ||
| OFFICE NO.: D - 67 | E-MAIL: acmartin@ujaen.es | P: 953648674 |
| WEBSITE: https://www.ujaen.es/departamentos/ingmec/contactos/castillo-martinez-agustin/ | ||
| ORCID: - | ||
| LANGUAGE: - | LEVEL: 2 | |
A. INTRODUCTION TO RAILROAD SYSTEM.
Transportation system. Railroad system. Railroad in Spain. Railroad in Europe. High speed railroad. Service measurement units.
B. RAILWAY TRACK STRUCTURE.
Introduction. Rails. Railway sleepers. Fasteners. Foundation layers. Platform. Joints. Long welded bar technology. Plate railway. Railway apparatus.
C. RAILWAY MECHANICS.
Railway design. Vertical behaviour. Foundation layer and platform behaviour. Horizontal stress in railways.
D. RAILWAY GEOMETRY AND LAYOUT.
Railway geometry. Straight layout rectification.
E. RAILWAY UPKEEP AND QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES.
Railway quality. Railway upkeep. Railway Machinery.
F. RAILWAY DYNAMICS.
Electrification systems. Railroad vehicles. Traction and adherence.
G. TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT.
Passenger stations and terminals. Freight terminals. Security and signage.
- During theoretical classes, participation will be encouraged. An integral approach to the subject will be applied.
- Practical classes will include:
- Visits to railroad station, tramway facilities, sleepers construction factory.
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- Railway design using Civil3D computer tool.
- Conference by a railroad engineer specialist.
Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support
- Theoretical test and Practical reports MUST be passed in order to pass the whole subject.
- Theoretical test will be comprised of a pure theory test (valued 50%) and an applied test (valued 50%). In order to pass the test as a whole, at least 40% of the score must be attained in each part.
- Design of high-speed railway turnouts : theory and applications . Edition: -. Author: Wang, Ping, author.. Publisher: Academic Press (Library)
- theory and method of design and optimization for Railway Intelligent Transportation Systems (RITS) [electronic resource] . Edition: -. Author: Zhou, Wang.. Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. (Library)
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY
|
Actividades Formativas |
Formato (presencial/online)* |
Metodología docente Descripción |
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31 THEORETICAL SESSIONS |
50% presential |
31 theoretical classes (1 hour each). 50% of students present, rest can attend through videoconference |
|
14 PRACTICAL SESSIONS |
50% presential |
14 practical classes (1 hour each). 50% of students present, rest can attend through videoconference |
|
1 railroads engineering specialist videoconference |
Online |
2 hours Students must write an essay about the main topics presented |
|
6 practical computer sessions |
50% presential |
6 hours Students will learn how to use Civil3D design computer tool |
|
Tutorships |
Presential + Online |
Some tutorships will be provided online |
2. EVALUATION SYSTEM
Ordinary Call
|
Test |
Format |
Description |
Percentage |
|
Active participation during classes |
50% presential |
|
5% |
|
Exercises and essays |
Presential and online |
|
5% |
|
Main test |
Presential |
Theoretical (50%) and applied (50%) questions will be presented to be addressed in oral and/or written form. 40% of the score must be attained in each part in order to pass the subject |
50% |
|
Practical |
50% presential |
Railway design using Civil3D computer tool and essay about specialist conference must be delivered. 80% of assistance is mandatory in order to pass the subject. If not passed during ordinary call, an exam must be passed at extraordinary call. Practical part of subject must be passed in order to pass the subject as a whole |
20% |
|
Project |
Online |
Railway project, according to teacher's directives |
20% |
Extraordinary call (*)
|
Test |
Format |
Description |
Percentage |
|
Active participation during classes |
50% presential |
|
5% |
|
Exercises and essays |
Presential and online |
|
5% |
|
Main test |
Presential |
Theoretical (50%) and applied (50%) questions will be presented to be addressed in oral and/or written form. 40% of the score must be attained in each part in order to pass the subject |
50% |
|
Practical |
50% presential |
Railway design using Civil3D computer tool and essay about specialist conference must be delivered. 80% of assistance is mandatory in order to pass the subject. If not passed during ordinary call, an exam must be passed at extraordinary call. Practical part of subject must be passed in order to pass the subject as a whole |
20% |
|
Project |
Online |
Railway project, according to teacher's directives |
20% |
(*) For extraordinary call I, student qualifications during the former year will be considered, except the main test, that must be taken. Percentages of the non-presential scenario for the former year apply.
3. RESOURCES
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Recursos |
Descripción |
|
Student Computers |
Student PCs, with free or licensed software installed |
|
University Computers |
On-campus free-access computers |
|
Internet connection |
Student (home) or University (on-campus) |
|
Google Meet |
UJA Official videoconference suite |
|
PLATEA |
UJA Official web-based resources platform |
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY
|
Actividades Formativas |
Formato (presencial/online)* |
Metodología docente Descripción |
|
31 THEORETICAL SESSIONS |
Online |
31 theoretical classes (1 hour each). Students attend through videoconference |
|
14 PRACTICAL SESSIONS |
Online |
14 practical classes (1 hour each). Students attend through videoconference |
|
1 roads/airports engineering specialist videoconference |
Online |
2 hours Students must write an essay about the main topics presented |
|
6 practical computer sessions |
Online |
6 hours Students will learn how to use Civil3D design computer tool |
|
Tutorships |
Online |
Tutorships will be provided online |
2. EVALUATION SYSTEM
Ordinary Call
|
Test |
Format |
Description |
Percentage |
|
Active participation during classes |
Online |
|
5% |
|
Exercises and essays |
Online |
|
5% |
|
Main test |
Online |
Theoretical and applied questions will be presented to be addressed in oral and/or written form. 40% of the score must be attained in order to pass the subject. Test will be done using videoconference tool, so image and sound must be provided by the student for the whole examination time. Test will be recorded. At the end of the test, the student will be required to photograph or scan his/her paper, and to upload the files to the Web Virtual Platform (PLATEA) |
50% |
|
Practical |
Online |
Railway design using Civil3D computer tool and essay about specialist conference must be delivered. 80% of assistance is mandatory in order to pass the subject. If not passed during ordinary call, an exam must be passed at extraordinary call. Practical part of subject must be passed in order to pass the subject as a whole |
20% |
|
Project |
Online |
Railway project, according to teacher's directives |
20% |
Extraordinary call (*)
|
Test |
Format |
Description |
Percentage |
|
Active participation during classes |
Online |
|
5% |
|
Exercises and essays |
Online |
|
5% |
|
Main test |
Online |
Theoretical and applied questions will be presented to be addressed in oral and/or written form. 40% of the score must be attained in order to pass the subject. Test will be done using videoconference tool, so image and sound must be provided by the student for the whole examination time. Test will be recorded. At the end of the test, the student will be required to photograph or scan his/her paper, and to upload the files to the Web Virtual Platform (PLATEA) |
50% |
|
Practical |
Online |
Railway design using Civil3D computer tool and essay about specialist conference must be delivered. 80% of assistance is mandatory in order to pass the subject. If not passed during ordinary call, an exam must be passed at extraordinary call. Practical part of subject must be passed in order to pass the subject as a whole |
20% |
|
Project |
Online |
Railway project, according to teacher's directives |
20% |
(*) For extraordinary call I, student qualifications during the former year will be considered, except the main test, that must be taken. Percentages of the non-presential scenario for the former year apply.
3. RESOURCES
|
Recursos |
Descripción |
|
Student Computers |
Student PCs, with free or licensed software installed |
|
University Computers |
On-campus free-access computers |
|
Internet connection |
Student (home) or University (on-campus) |
|
Google Meet |
UJA Official videoconference suite |
|
PLATEA |
UJA Official web-based resources platform |
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