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OGS07GSZ - Railways superstructure

Course specification
Type of studyBachelor academic studies
Study programme
Course titleRailways superstructure
AcronymStatusSemesterNumber of classesESPB
OGS07GSŽelective82П + 2В5.0
Lecturers
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
ConditionОблик условљености
RailwaysPassed exam
The goal
Introduction to the superstructure of railways as well as technical conditions and standards that the elements of the superstructure of railways must meet. Mastering the methods of designing the superstructure of railways.
The outcome
Ability to design modern structures of the railways superstructure in accordance with the requirements of modern railway systems.
Contents
The concept and elements of the construction of the railways superstructure: rails, fastening systems, sleepers, gravel ballast, solutions for the construction of tracks on a stiff surface. Rail joints. Dilatation devices in the track. Track accessories for increasing the stability of the track. Uninterrupted track with continuously welded rails: characteristics, technical conditions and laying technology, track arrangement in the direction and in the curve. Track solutions at bridges and in tunnels. Superstructure maintenance.
Methods of teaching
Lectures, exercises, site detour, consultations.
Literature
  1. B. Lichtberger: Handbuch Gleis, Unterbau, Oberbau, Instandhaltung, Wirtschaftlichkeit, Tetzlaff Verlag, 2003. (Original title)
  2. C. Esveld: Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, MRT-Productions, 2001. (Original title)
  3. Z.Popović:Kolosek na čvrstoj podlozi, Akademska misao, Beograd, 2010. (Original title)
Облици провјере знања и оцјењивање
Class attendance, test paper and verbal exam
Посебна назнака
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