Fundamentals of Road and Rail Infrastructure Engineering
50 hours blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This micro-unit of study aims to introduce the fundamentals of road and rail infrastructure design and construction.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe and analyse the transport planning process, including design principles and performance measures
- Distinguish and apply suitable construction methods for rail and road transport infrastructure
- Identify and evaluate the fundamentals of the signalling system and operations
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 2.67 | 6 weeks | 16 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 5.67 | 6 weeks | 34 |
| TOTAL | 50 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3 |
| Project Report | Individual/Group | 50% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Transport system planning process, objectives and performance measuresÂ
- Road construction sequence and sustainable construction practicesÂ
- Components of light and heavy rail systems and factors affecting performance
- Introduction to signalling systems, components, equipment and interfaces
- Construction methods for common rail and road transport infrastructure including bridges and tunnelsÂ
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.