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    BTCVC702 Infrastructure Engineering: Course Objectives

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    This course covers various elements of infrastructure engineering including railway engineering, bridge engineering, tunnel engineering, dock and harbor engineering, and airport engineering. The course is divided into 6 modules that will discuss the processing, construction and maintenance of infrastructure components like tracks, bridges, tunnels, docks, and airports. The goal is to help students understand the function and significance of different infrastructure elements. Key topics will include permanent ways, geometric design of tracks, types of bridges, substructure and superstructure design, tunneling methods, port facilities, and airport layout and design.

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    This course covers various elements of infrastructure engineering including railway engineering, bridge engineering, tunnel engineering, dock and harbor engineering, and airport engineering. The course is divided into 6 modules that will discuss the processing, construction and maintenance of infrastructure components like tracks, bridges, tunnels, docks, and airports. The goal is to help students understand the function and significance of different infrastructure elements. Key topics will include permanent ways, geometric design of tracks, types of bridges, substructure and superstructure design, tunneling methods, port facilities, and airport layout and design.

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    This course covers various elements of infrastructure engineering including railway engineering, bridge engineering, tunnel engineering, dock and harbor engineering, and airport engineering. The course is divided into 6 modules that will discuss the processing, construction and maintenance of infrastructure components like tracks, bridges, tunnels, docks, and airports. The goal is to help students understand the function and significance of different infrastructure elements. Key topics will include permanent ways, geometric design of tracks, types of bridges, substructure and superstructure design, tunneling methods, port facilities, and airport layout and design.

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    BTCVC702 Infrastructure Engineering

    Course Objectives:

    a. To discuss elements of Railway Engineering, tunnel engineering, Docks & Harbours


    b. To discuss elements of Bridge engineering and Airport Engineering
    c. To provide information about their processing, Construction and maintenance
    d. To make students understand function of infrastructural components and their significance

    Course Contents

    Module 1 (5 Lectures)

    Railway Engineering: Permanent Way, gauges, rails, sleepers, ballast, sub grade formation,
    fixtures and fastenings, Geometric Design of tracks- Horizontal Alignment, Vertical Alignment

    Module 2 (5 Lectures)

    Points and Crossings: Standard types, Design of simple turnout, various types of Junctions,
    Stations and Yards: Purpose, Location, Site selection, general layouts of Terminus and Junction,
    Signaling and Interlocking, Construction and Maintenance of Track, Modern trends in Railways

    Module 3: (10 Lectures)

    Bridge Engineering: Sub-structures

    Determination of design discharge, Linear Water Way, Economical Span, Afflux, Scour depth,
    Indian Road Congress Bridge Code Abutments: Definition, Functions, Dimensions, Types,
    Forces acting on an abutment, Conditions of stability Piers: Definition, Function, Types, Forces
    acting on a pier, Conditions of stability, Dimensions, Location, Abutment pier Wing walls:
    Definition, Functions, Types, Forces acting on a wing wall, Conditions of stability, Dimensions,
    Precautions Materials for sub-structures: Cement concrete, Masonry, Steel

    Module 4: (10 Lectures)

    Bridge Engineering: Super-structures

    Simple bridges or beam bridges: Deck bridges, Through bridges, Semi-through bridges
    Introduction, advantages and disadvantages: Continuous bridges, Cantilever bridges, Arch
    bridges, Bow-string girder type bridges, Rigid frame bridges, Portal frame bridges, Suspension
    bridges, Cable-stayed bridges, Composite bridges Materials for super-structures: Cement
    concrete, Masonry, Steel, and Timber
    Module 5: (10 Lectures)

    Tunnel Engineering: Shape and Size of Tunnel Shafts, Pilot Tunnels, Tunneling in Hard Rock,
    Tunneling in Soft Materials, Drilling-Patterns, Blasting, Timbering, Mucking, Tunnel Lining,
    Advances In Tunneling Methods, Safety Measures, Ventilation, Lighting and Drainage of
    Tunnels

    Module 6: (5 Lectures)

    Dock and Harbor Engineering: Inland Water Transport in India, Tides, Winds and Waves
    Erosion, Transport of Sediments, Beach Drift, Littoral Drift, Sand Bars, Coast Protection,
    Classification of Ports and Harbors, Site Selection, Features of Break Waters, Jetties, Wharves,
    Piers, Facilities required, Dry Docks, Wet Docks, Lift Docks, Floating Docks, Spillways,
    Navigational Aids, Lighthouses, Terminal Buildings, and Dredging- Special Equipment

    Airport Engineering: Planning, Airport Surveys, Site Selection, Zoning Laws, Runways,
    Geometric Design, Airport Capacity, Terminal Buildings, Parking Systems, Taxiways, Hangers,
    Airport Drainage, Air Traffic Control, Airport Lighting

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