Publication in the Diário da República: Aviso nº 11575/2023 - 16/06/2023
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 42,0 TP , Cód. 663310.
Lecturer
- Jorge Morarji dos Remédios Dias Mascarenhas (1)(2)
- Nuno Alexandre dos Santos Lopes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
A-Understand the correct functioning of the railway B-Detect defects and anomalies on the railway track C-Understand preventive and corrective intervention procedures
Program
1. Railway infrastructure (Platforms, embankments, slopes, containment works, drainage systems, technical blocks and engineering works): Characterization, requirements, inspection, anomalies, maintenance and rehabilitation.
2. Railway track superstructure (ballast, sleepers, rail, fastening elements and connection elements): Characterization, requirements, inspection, anomalies, maintenance and rehabilitation.
3. Railway track geometric parameters: Characterization, requirements, inspection, anomalies, maintenance and rehabilitation.
4. Switching devices (switching devices, expansion devices, manoeuvring devices, chiselling devices, etc): Characterization, requirements, inspection, anomalies, maintenance and rehabilitation.
5. Track laying (models, equipment and solutions)
6. Track renewal (models, equipment and solutions)
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment: one frequency (written test) Students will be exempt from the exam if they have a grade equal to or greater than 9.5. Exam: a written test (test)
Bibliography
- S/A, S. (1980). Manual de formação de assentadores de via. Lisboa: Divisão de via e construção civil do DIF
- S/a, S. (2009). Construção, monitorização, manutenção e renovação da infraestrutura. Lisboa: FunDEC/IST
Teaching Method
In order to explain the main themes, audiovisual means are used with illustrations with various details of characterization, inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation
Software used in class
Not applicable
