Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
CE0604		Railroad Construction	2/2/0	DE	English	4

Course Goals	The primary goal of the course is to inform the students on the fundamental  concepts, terminology and calculations pertinent to railroad construction.
Prerequisite(s)	CE 6401 Transportation Engineering
Corequisite(s)	-
Special Requisite(s)	-
Instructor(s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. NEVZAT ERSELCAN
Course Assistant(s)	Res. Assist. Eraycan Demirer
Schedule	Wednesday 15:00-18:45
Office Hour(s)	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques	Lectures, Problem Sessions and Project
Principle Sources	- Seçkin, İ., 2002. Toprak İşleri ve Demiryolu, Çağlayan Kitapevi, İstanbul. - Evren, G., 1998. Demiryolu, Birsen Yayıevi, İstanbul. - Profillidis, V.A. 1995. Railway Engineering, Avebury Technical Ashgate Publishing Limited, England. - Esveld, C., 2001. Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, MRT Productions, The Netherlands. - Iwnicki, S., 2006. Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Taylor & Francis Group, USA. - CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 1: Works on ballasted track-Plain line, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. - CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 2: Works on ballasted track-Switches and crossings, European Committee Standardization, January 2006. - CEN prEN 13231-1.Railway applications - Track - Acceptance of works - Part 3: Works on ballasted track-Acceptance of rail grinding, milling and planning work in track, European Committee Standardization, January 2006.
Other Sources	-

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Introduction	Lectures and application
2. Week	Railway system components	Lectures and application
3. Week	Rail-Wheel Interaction	Lectures and application
4. Week	Mechanism of Railway Track	Lectures and application
5. Week	Rolling Stocks	Lectures and application
6. Week	Railway Operating	Lectures and application
7. Week	Slope	Lectures and application
8. Week	Superelevation	Lectures and application
9. Week	Transition curve	Lectures and application
10. Week	Transition curve	Lectures and application
11. Week	Traffic calculations	Lectures and application
12. Week	Investigation of short welding rails	Lectures and application
13. Week	Investigation of long welding rails	Lectures and application
14. Week	Switches and intersections	Lectures and application
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	60

Program Outcomes PO-1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. PO-2 Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. PO-3 Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. PO-4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. PO-5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. PO-6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. PO-7 Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction. PO-8 Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. PO-9 Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices. PO-10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. PO-11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Acquires the necessary technical knowledge required to work in railway poject development and maintenance operations at public or private institutions. (SKILL) LO-2 Knows the development of railway systems. (KNOWLEDGE) LO-3 Knows the components of railway systems (KNOWLEDGE) LO-4 Carries out superelevation calculations in railway projects (SKILL) LO-5 Knows slope limits that can be used in railway projects (KNOWLEDGE)

Course Assessment Matrix:

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11