Railway and Bridge Engineering Course Code: 22403 ProgramName __: Civil Engineering Program Group Program Code : CE/CRICS Semester : Fourth Course Title : Railway and Bridge Engineering Course Code 222403 1. RATIONALE Railway and Bridge Engineering is an important aspect in Civil Engineering; as the progress and integration of any country can be well judged by good network of railways and bridges. This course is expected to develop the competency to execute the construction and maintain the permanent way i.e. railways, associated bridges and tunnels. Bridge plays a vital role in better connectivity for our country during perennial seasons. Bridge engineering involves components of construction and maintenance of different types of bridges across the country. ‘The tunnel engineering work is also quite crucial as it shortens the distances of travel. The civil engineering diploma holders (also called technologists) have to do the related construction and maintenance activities effectively, as safety is also the prime objective. 2. COMPETENCY The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through various teaching learning experiences: «Execute the construction and maintenance of railways,, bridges and tunnels 3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) ‘The theory should be taught and practical should be carried out in such a manner that students are able t0 acquire required learning out comes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain to demonstrate following course outcomes. Identify the components of railway tracks. Maintain the railway tracks. Diagnose the condition of bridges. Maintain different types of railway bridges and their components. Maintain different types of tunnels. paese 4, TEACHING AND E. ‘AMINATION SCHEME, [Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme ‘Theory ESE [PA] IMax [Min [Max [Mi 70 | 28 | 30° | 00 Practical ESE [PA | Toa Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min (*): Under the theory PA, Out of 30 marks, 10 marks are for micro-project assessment to facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to be taken during the semester for the assessment of the cognitive domain UOs required for the attainment of the COs Legends: L-Lecture; T ~ Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C ESE - End Semester Examination: PA - Progressive Assessment MSBTE ~ Fi 1 Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 Page 1 of 7and Bridge Engineering Course Code: 22403 8. COURSE MAP (with sample COs, UOs, ADOs and topies) This course map illustrates an overview of the flow and linkages of the topies at various levels, of outcomes (details in subsequent sections) to be attained by the student by the end of the course, in all domains of learning in terms of the industry/employer identified competency depicted at the centre of this map. eae xn Showa 7 (Semis \ ee cst \ iio — Vee Lo aes — Sar Sa VO ta. Kemi = a ae aie Ce _ SS ee Figure 1 - Course Map 6. SUGGES’ PRACTICALS/ EXERCISES - Not applicable 7, MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED -Not applicable 8. UNDERPINNING THEORY COMPONENTS. ‘The following topics are to be taught and assessed in order to develop the sample UOs given below for achieving the COs to attain the identified competency. More UOs could be added. nit Outcomes (UOs) in cognitive domain) Ia, Describe with sketches the given components of railway track in the Topics and Sub-topics Basies of Railway way, waterway, airway. Merit Engineeri diagram. roadway and railway: Classifi ng _| Ib. Suggest the remedy for _Railways, zones of Indian Railway 1 Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 Page 2 0f7Railway and Bridge Engineering Course Code: 22403 the specified fault railway track with justification. Je, Suggest the type of rail track joint for the given situation with justification 1d, Suggest the type of fixtures and fastening for the given rail section with justification, [1.2 Permanent way: Ideal requirement, Components; Rail Gauge, types, factors affecting selection of a gauge 1.3 Rail material, Rail Joints - requirements, types. 1.4 Creep of rail: causes and prevention of creep. 1.5 Sleepers - functions and Requirement, types - concrete sleepers and their density 1.6 Ballast - function and types, suitability. 1,7 Rail fixtures and fastenings ~ fish plate, spikes, bolts, keys, bearing plates, chairs-types of anchors and anti creepers. Uniti |2a, Explain the factors 2.1 Alignment- Factors governing rail alignment. Track affecting the alignment |2.2 Track Cross sections ~ standard cross section geometric | of railway for the given of single and double line in cutting and s terrain, embankment. Important terms-permanent land, Construct |2b. Explain with sketches formation width, side drains, ion and the turn outs, points and |2.3 Railway Track Geometrics : Gradient, curves- Maintena | crossings with for the types and factors affecting, grade nee given situation. compensation, super elevation, limits of Super 2c, Describe with sketches elevation on curves, cant deficiency negative the track geometries cant, grade compensation on curves, Coning of elements for the given wheel, tilting of rail. terrai 2.4 Branching of Tracks-Points and crossings 2d. Describe the process of | Turn out-left and right hand tumout, rail track maintenance components and their funetions, important for the given season. technical terms, components, types and 2e, Describe the functions of | inspection, track junctions: crossovers, scissor the given tools and cross over, diamond crossing, track triangle. equipment required for |2.5 Station and Yards-Purpose, requirement of maintaining the track in | railway station, important technical terms, the specified terrain, types of railway station, factors affecting site selection for railway station, 2.6 Station yard-Classification-Passenger, goods, locomotive and marshalling yards-funetion & drawbacks of marshalling yards. 2.7 Steps involved in construction of rail track 2.8 Track Maintenance- Necessity, Classification, Tools required for track maintenance with their function, Organisation of track maintenance, duties of permanent way inspector, gang mate and key man. Unit—II1 3a, Propose the relevant type [3.1 Classification of bridges according to span, Overview | of bridge forthe given purpose, material, life, alignment, H.F.L., of Bridge | situation on the basis of | — Loading, level of bridge floor. Engineeri | relevant criteria with —_| 3.2 Site selection and investigation, Factors 5 ng justification, affecting selection of site for bridge Airidee es |_| 3b. Identify the components alignment-Factors controlling. —_// al MSBTE—Final Copy D20,04.2018 Page 3 of 7Railway and Bridge Engineering of a given type of bridge with their functions 3c. Explain with sketches the bridge section for the given site conditions, 3d, Propose the relevant type of foundation for the given type of bridge for the given situation with justification Unit—IV |4a. Compare the structure of | Construct | the permanent and ion and temporary bridge with Maintena | reference to the given nee of criteria. bridge —_|4b. Suggest the type of bridge for the given site condition with justification, 4c. Describe the construction procedure for given type of bridge. 4d. Describe the maintenance and repair procedure for the given __type of bridge. 5a. Describe the criteria for Construct | selection of the tunnel ion and for given situation with Maintena | justification, nee of |5b, Choose the relevant tunnels method of constructing the tunnel in the given situation with justification, Se, Explain the process of | fining of the tunnel in the given situation justification |5d. Describe the type of ventilation provided for the given type of tunnel. Se. Describe the procedure of maintenance and repair for the given type of tunnel. MSBTE ~ Final Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 | Page 4 of 7 Course Code: 22403 3.3 Important technical terms- waterway. ‘economic span, afflux, scouring, freeboard, cut water, ease water. 3.4 Component parts of bridge: pier, abutment, wing wall, foundation, bearing 3.5 Piers-functior 3.6 Abutment ~ 3.7 Wing walls — functions and types. 3.8 Foundation — funetion, types of bridge foundations 3.9 Bearing ~ functions, types of bearing 4.1 Temporary Bridge- Necessity, Causeway- Flush, tow level and high level causeway 4.2 Permanent Bridges- Types of RCC Bridges- Slab, Girder, RCC girder, 4.3 Pre-stressed bridge-Advantage & dis- advantages 4.4 Culvert-Types-Arch, Open or slab, Pipe and box 4.5 Choice of type of bridge, Types of bridge foundations 4.6 Steps involved in bridges construetion 4.7 Inspection of bridges-General points to be observed, Pre and post monsoon inspection 4.8 Maintenance of bridges- types ~ routine and special Maintenance, 5.1 Tunnel - Classification of tunnels according to _ purpose, conveyance, material, position or alignment, shape and size of tunnels. 5.2 Tunnels: Cross sections for highways and railways, Tunnel investigations and surveying, Tunnel Shaft - its purpose and construction. 5.3 Methods of tunnelling in Soft rack-needle beam method, fore-poling method. Line plate method, shield method. 5.4 Methods of tunnelling in Hard rock-Full-face heading method. Heading and bench method, drift method. 5.5 Drilling equipment-drills and drills carrying equipments, Types of explosives used in tunnelling 5.6 Tunnel lining Purpose, factors affecting type of lining, and methods 5.7 Tunnel ventilation and drainage- Purpose and methods 5.8 Tunnel Maintenance- Purpose and measure Sti} be taken for proper maintenanceRailway and Bridge Engineering Course Code: 22403 Note: To attain the COs and competency, above listed UOs need to be undertaken to achieve the ‘Application Level’ and above of Bloom's ‘Cognitive Domain Taxonomy 9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN Unit Unit Title [Teaching bution of Theory Marks No. Hours U A Total Level_| Level | Level | Marks 1_| Basies of Railway Engineering 12 04 | 04 | 04 12 I | Track geometries, Construction and 4 o4 | 06 | 06 | 16 Maintenance TH_| Overview of Bridge Engineering 4 04 | os | 04 | 16 TV_ | Construction and Maintenance of 10 a | o4 | 04 | 10 Bridge V_ | Construction and Maintenance of 4 oa | 06 | 06 | 16 ‘Tunnels ‘Total 64 is | 28 | 2 | 70 Legends: R=Remember, U-Understand, A=Apply and above (Bloom's Revised taxonomy) Note: This specification table provides general guidelines to assist student for their learning and to teachers to teach and assess students with respect to attainment of UOs, The actual distribution of marks at different taxonomy levels (of R, U and A) in the question paper may vary from above table. 10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES, Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student-related co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the various outcomes in this course: Students should conduct following activities in group and prepare reports of about 5 pages for each activity, also collect/record physical evidences for their (stucent’s) portfolio which will be useful for their placement interviews: a, Collect the statistical data of Indian Railways and prepare chart showing the development of railways. b. Prepare the scaled bridge model of any one type using ice-cream sticks. Collect the details of new technologies of tunnel excavation and prepare the report 4. Collect the data from YouTube/videos showing various concepts and technologies related to the subject under consideration. ¢. Visit the railway station nearby to understand the cross-section of rail components, arrangement of station yard and layout of railway station and prepare the detailed report with site photographs. £. Visit to any one type of bridge to summarize its components and its present condition and prepare the detailed report with site photographs. g. Visit to roadway tunnel or railway tunnel to verify the structural components and ty Jining work and prepare the detailed report with site photographs. hb, Library/ Internet survey of hydraulic structures, i. Prepare power point presentation or animation for understanding different principles of the course under consideration, 11, SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any) These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainm various outcomes in this course: inal Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 Page S of 7Railway and Bridge Enginee a. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/sub topi b. ‘L’ in item No. 4 does not mean only the traditional lecture method, but different types of teaching methods and media that are to be employed to develop the outcomes. €. About 15-20% of the topics/sub-topics which is relatively simpler or descriptive in nature is to be given to the students for self-directed learning and assess the development of the COs through classroom presentations (see implementation guideline for details). d. Teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and provisions for co-curricular activities. ©. Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects £. Use Flash/Animations to explain various theorems, concepts and procedures related to the subjects under consideration. g. Demonstrate various concepts of components of railway, bridge using corresponding, models. h, Encourage students to refer different websites to have deeper understanding of new concepts of railway, bridge and tunnel construction works. i, Recommend the students to collect statistical and physiological data of present railway, bridge and tunnel conditions across the country. 12, SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned to him/her in the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-project are group-based. However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, it should be preferably be individually undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every student to become problem solver so that s/he contributes to the projects of the industry. In special situations where groups have to be formed for micro-projects, the number of students in the group should nof exceed three, The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop- based, laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more COs which are in fact, an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to maintain dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in the project work and give a seminar presentation of it before submission, The total duration of the micro-project should not be less than 16 (sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The student ought to submit micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry oriented C A suggestive list of micro-projects are given here. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned faculty: a. Draw the cross-section of rail components and layout of a railway station and yard. Prepare the detailed report with site photographs, b. Inspeet the nearby railway track, bridge or tunnel (any one) to enumerate the defects (if any) and prepare the report suggesting the remedial measures for ensuring its stability, ¢. Prepare a model of'a bridge/tunnel to demonstrate the relevant associated concept. 4. Prepare a chart showing Classification of tunnels according to purpose, conveyance, material, position or alignment, shape and size of tunnels under different conditions e. Collect photographs of different types of bridge and tunnels from actual compare their relevance at that particular site £ Prepare models of different gauges used in railways. MSBTE — Final Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 Page 6 0f7 4Railway and Bridge Engineering Course Code: 22403 13, | SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES = Title of Book Author Publication 1 | Road,Railways, Bridge | Birdi, Ahuja Standard Book House, New Delhi, and Tunnel Engg March 2010, ISBN: 978- 8189401337 2. | Traffic Engineering and | Kadiyali, L.R. Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, ‘Transport Planning 2008, ISBN: 978-8174092205 3, | Bridge Engineering Ponnuswamy, S. McGraw-Hill Education, New Delhi, 2008, ISBN: 9780-070656956 4 | Railway Engineering | Chandra, Satish and | Oxford University Press, New Delhi, - Agarwal, MM. | 2013, ISBN: 978-0198083535 5 | Railway Engineering | Rangwala, $.C. Charotar Publishing House , Anand 2002, ISBN: 978-9380358772_—_| © | Highway, Railway, Subramanian, K.P. | Scitech Publications, Hyderabad, Airport and Harbour 2016, ISBN: 978-8183712712 Engineering 14. SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES hitps://www.youtube.com/wa 4V8kwkdNU, hutp://www.nptel.ac.in/courses/105107123/14 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/105107123/9 htips:/www. youtube.com/wa 37 hitp://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/millenniunv00014.pdt hip://nptel.ac.in/eourses/ 105103093/24 huips://www,youtube.com/watch?v=qx_EjMILgaY hitp://nptel.ac.in/courses/105103093/23 Fe meee oe MSBTE — Final Copy Dt. 20.04.2018 Page 7of7