Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAILWAY ENGINEERING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Nevzat ERSELCAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The primary goal of the course is to inform the students on the fundamental concepts, terminology and calculations pertinent to railroad construction |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to railway engineering,Railway system components,Rail-wheel interaction,Mechanism of railway track,Rolling stocks,Railway operating,Slope,Superelevation,Transition curve - (1),Transition curve - (2),Traffic calculations,Investigation of short welding rails,Investigation of long welding rails,Switches and intersections. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Determine the design philosophy to be used in railway transportation. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Describe the basic concepts of railway vehicle operation. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Make horizontal design of railway track. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Make vertical design of railway track. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to railway engineering | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 2 | Railway system components | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 3 | Rail-wheel interaction | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 4 | Mechanism of railway track | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 5 | Rolling stocks | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 6 | Railway operating | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 7 | Slope | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 8 | Superelevation | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 9 | Transition curve - (1) | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 10 | Transition curve - (2) | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 11 | Traffic calculations | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 12 | Investigation of short welding rails | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 13 | Investigation of long welding rails | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 14 | Switches and intersections | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| Resources |
| 1. Seçkin, İ., 2002. Toprak İşleri ve Demiryolu, Çağlayan Kitapevi, İstanbul. 2. Evren, G., 1998. Demiryolu, Birsen Yayıevi, İstanbul 3. Profillidis, V.A. 1995. Railway Engineering, Avebury Technical Ashgate Publishing Limited, England. 4. Esveld, C., 2001. Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, MRT Productions, The Netherlands. 5. Iwnicki, S., 2006. Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Taylor & Francis Group, USA. 6. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 1: Works on ballasted track - Plain line, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. 7. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 2: Works on ballasted track - Switches and crossings, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. 8. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 3: Works on ballasted track – Acceptance of rail grinding, milling and planning work in track, European Committee Standardization, January 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 147 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(147/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAILWAY ENGINEERING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Nevzat ERSELCAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The primary goal of the course is to inform the students on the fundamental concepts, terminology and calculations pertinent to railroad construction |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to railway engineering,Railway system components,Rail-wheel interaction,Mechanism of railway track,Rolling stocks,Railway operating,Slope,Superelevation,Transition curve - (1),Transition curve - (2),Traffic calculations,Investigation of short welding rails,Investigation of long welding rails,Switches and intersections. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Determine the design philosophy to be used in railway transportation. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Describe the basic concepts of railway vehicle operation. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Make horizontal design of railway track. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Make vertical design of railway track. | 10, 12, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to railway engineering | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 2 | Railway system components | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 3 | Rail-wheel interaction | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 4 | Mechanism of railway track | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 5 | Rolling stocks | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 6 | Railway operating | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 7 | Slope | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 8 | Superelevation | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 9 | Transition curve - (1) | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 10 | Transition curve - (2) | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 11 | Traffic calculations | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 12 | Investigation of short welding rails | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 13 | Investigation of long welding rails | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| 14 | Switches and intersections | Previewing book and lecture notes |
| Resources |
| 1. Seçkin, İ., 2002. Toprak İşleri ve Demiryolu, Çağlayan Kitapevi, İstanbul. 2. Evren, G., 1998. Demiryolu, Birsen Yayıevi, İstanbul 3. Profillidis, V.A. 1995. Railway Engineering, Avebury Technical Ashgate Publishing Limited, England. 4. Esveld, C., 2001. Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, MRT Productions, The Netherlands. 5. Iwnicki, S., 2006. Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Taylor & Francis Group, USA. 6. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 1: Works on ballasted track - Plain line, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. 7. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 2: Works on ballasted track - Switches and crossings, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. 8. CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 3: Works on ballasted track – Acceptance of rail grinding, milling and planning work in track, European Committee Standardization, January 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |