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Railway, Bridge and Tunnel Engineering (Diploma)

Permanent way components, points and crossings, bridge types and components, and tunnelling methods.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters29Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Introduction to Railways and Gauges 5 topics
  1. Railway development in India
  2. Gauges: broad, metre, narrow
  3. Uni-gauge policy
  4. Coning of wheels and tilting of rails
  5. Alignment and formation
02Permanent Way Components 6 topics
  1. Rails: types, weight, length and wear
  2. Sleepers: wooden, steel, cast iron, concrete
  3. Sleeper density
  4. Ballast: functions and materials
  5. Fastenings and creep of rails
  6. Long welded rails
03Points, Crossings and Yards 4 topics
  1. Turnout and its components
  2. Crossings and crossing number
  3. Track junctions and diamond crossing
  4. Station yards and signalling basics
04Bridges: Site and Components 5 topics
  1. Classification of bridges
  2. Site selection and investigation
  3. Economic span
  4. Components: foundation, pier, abutment, superstructure
  5. Culverts and causeways
05Bridge Types, Bearings and Maintenance 4 topics
  1. Slab, girder, arch, truss, suspension and cable-stayed bridges
  2. Bearings and expansion joints
  3. Inspection and maintenance of bridges
  4. Load testing (introduction)
06Tunnel Engineering 5 topics
  1. Need and shapes of tunnels
  2. Tunnelling in hard rock: drill and blast
  3. Tunnelling in soft ground: shield and TBM
  4. Shafts and pilot tunnels
  5. Ventilation, lighting and drainage

About

You will be able to

  • Explain railway gauges, the permanent way and functions of its components
  • Describe rails, sleepers, ballast, fastenings, creep and track maintenance
  • Explain points and crossings, signalling basics and station yards
  • Select a bridge site and identify components and types of bridges
  • Explain bridge bearings, inspection and maintenance
  • Describe tunnelling methods, ventilation, lighting and drainage of tunnels

Who it is for

  • Diploma Civil Engineering students of Semester 5 (BTEUP)
  • Students preparing for RRB JE civil and similar exams

What you need

  • Building Construction and Basic Surveying

Questions

Which syllabus does this Railway, Bridge and Tunnel Engineering course follow?

It follows the BTEUP diploma syllabus (Civil Engineering - Semester 5). If your polytechnic or university syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus and unit order.

Will this help in the semester exam?

Yes. Each unit is taught with board-pattern questions, numericals where needed, and revision tests before the end-semester exam.

Are notes and tests provided?

Yes. Unit-wise short notes, an MCQ question bank and a final test paper are provided.

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