Discover railway systems and build design skills to unlock new positions in railway engineering, with this online microcredential from Deakin University.
Dates
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Duration
6 weeks
Cost
$1,844
Credit
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Level
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Established
1974
Location
Melbourne, Australia
World ranking
Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
Before learning
You’ll have access to the welcome area to introduce yourself and familiarise yourself with the microcredential structure and course materials.
Course
From 4 Mar 2024
Railway Engineering: Design
Discover railway systems, understand industry guidelines, and build design skills to unlock new positions in railway engineering.
6 weeks
10 hours per week
Week 1
Introduction
- Let's get started
- Introduction to railway systems
- Railway track geometric design
- Railway design tool – Autodesk CIVIL 3D
- Weekly wrap
Week 2
Horizontal and vertical alignment design
- Welcome to week 2
- Design of horizontal alignment elements
- Design of vertical alignment elements
- Weekly wrap
Week 3
Cross-sections and other elements
- Railway track cross-section and clearance
- Design of railway surface drainage systems
- Other geometric elements of railway track
- Weekly wrap
Week 4
Track structure design and track loadings
- Railway track structural elements and design proces
- Vertical loads acting on tracks: types, specifications and calculations
- Lateral loads acting on tracks: a cause of derailments and track lateral resistance
- Weekly wrap
Week 5
Track superstructure and substructure
- Design of superstructure elements: rail and sleepers
- Design of substructure elements: ballast and sub-ballast
- Weekly wrap
Week 6
Assessment, summary, and next steps
- Assessment preparation and submission
- Course wrap
After learning
You’ll receive a digital credential to demonstrate your learning to recruiters.
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