CVL361
| CVL361 | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Railway Engineering | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | CVL261 |
| Overlaps | |
CVL361 : Introduction to Railway Engineering
[edit]History: Indian railways, international perspective; Railway track gauge: factors affecting gauge choice, multi gauge; New project planning and surveys; Alignment of railway track; Structure of railway track: rails, sleepers, ballast, subgrade, track fittings; Structural design of railway track: stresses, creep; Geometric design of rail track: gradients, curves, superelevation; Locomotives and rolling stock: resistance and tractive power; Points and crossings; Railway stations and yards; Traffic control; Signalling and interlocking; Public rail transportation in metros.