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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIEG 618 - Railroad Engineering (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
RAILROAD ENGINEERING
Component: Lecture
Introduction railroad track structures and their major components; including functions and modes of degradation and failure. Explore static and dynamic load environments and engineering design to effectively distribute loads throughout a structure. Provides both theoretical and practical approaches to track design as well as useful design, optimization and maintenance recommendations for key track components.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH351; CIEG212 or equivalent.