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ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS

TECHNOLOGY
Eng. Mr C Mulunda
0955 921 773
[email protected]
ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
1 Introduction to rail system technology
Introduction
– Advantages and disadvantages of rail systems
– Interaction with other transport modes
– Alternative guided systems
ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
2 Track components and geometry
– Track components
– Rails
– Rail fastenings and pads
– Sleepers
– Ballast
– Jointed tracks and CWR tracks
– Classification of tracks related to their components
– Switches and crossings
ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
2 Track design geometry
– Track gauge
– Horizontal circular curves - radius and cant
– Transition curves and super elevation ramps
– Longitudinal track gradient and vertical curves
ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
3 Track irregularities

– Measuring track irregularities


– Classification of track irregularities
– Rail corrugation
ER 310 RAILWAY SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY
3 Track irregularities

– Measuring track irregularities


– Classification of track irregularities
– Rail corrugation
Books
• Railway Technical Handbook
• Railway Construction by Szabolcs Fischer ISBN
978-615-5298-681
•

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