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Railway Infrastructures 2
Bahninfrastrukturen 2
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:52
Abstract
Track geometry including calculation and measuring as well as related data systems; clearance profiles; interaction between track and vehicles, vehicle dynamics, stress; track construction including special features of railway bridges and tunnels; environmental aspects in track construction; track diagnostics and forcast; track maintenance and related methods
Objective
The lecture gives a deeper insight into track geometry including clearance profile, the interaction between track and vehicles as well as in construction and dimensioning of the track. Methods for the diagnosis of the state of the track and its forcast are shown. State-of-the-art maintenance strategies and technologies are presented.
Content
1 - Track geometry Track geometry including calculation and measuring as well as related data systems; clearance profiles 2 - Interaction Interaction between track and vehicles, vehicle dynamics 3 - Railway Track Stress; track construction including special features of railway bridges and tunnels 4 - Environmental aspects in track construction Fundamentals; noise protection; vibration protection 5 - Diagnostics, maintenance strategies Track diagnostics and forcast; maintenance strategies 6 - Track maintenance Fundamentals of track maintenance and related methods
Resources
Lecture Notes
The slides will be made available.Text book: Weidmann Ulrich / Bahninfrastrukturen: Planen - entwerfen - realisieren - erhalten (issued in summer 2020, in German)
Literature
A list with related technical literature will be handed out.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Bahninfrastrukturen 2 |
|
2 h weekly |