CIEG 618 - Railroad Engineering

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.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall