OVERVIEW

The course describes the main aspects regarding the characteristics and requirements of rail and road infrastructure. The application of innovative technologies and sustainability aspects is analyzed with reference to new trends such as automation and digitalization. A particular focus is dedicated to the maintenance of rail and road infrastructure.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge regarding the management and maintenance of rail and road infrastructure with a particular reference to the application of innovative technologies and sustainability aspects. New trends such as automation and digitalisation are addressed focusing on users’ perspective and acceptability.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is aimed at providing to the students the main notions on the management of road infrastructure and railway and metro lines.

At the end of the course, the student will be able:

• to demonstrate his/her knowledge on technical aspects and operational issues of road and rail infrastructure management;
• to describe the main technological innovation and future development scenarios of the sector;
• to understand  and to use in a proper way the technical terminology of the sector;
• to solve operative problems knowing the available instruments/tools and the current rules and standards;
• to interact with Companies that operate in the sector.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific requirements

TEACHING METHODS

The course is delivered in the traditional format, with face-to-face lectures held at the Polytechnic School. Moreover, interactive lessons, with a central role of the student, and group activities to be performed during the course are planned in order to promote the acquisition of team working skills. In particular, the students will be required to prepare a presentation (PowerPoint slides) on a defined topic agreed with the professor.

Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations. Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted – using the form available at this link: https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back– to the course professor, the DIME contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE         

1. Railway Infrastructure
2. Track geometry
3. The Continuous Welded Rail
4. Monitoring and maintenance of railway infrastructure
5. Railway Safety
6. Liberalization and certification
7. Rolling stock: vehicle/infrastructure interaction
8. Rail line capacity
9. Innovative signalling systems

 ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE     

1. Road infrastructure: main elements
2. Road superstructure and road platform
3. Road monitoring and maintenance
4. Vehicle/Infrastructure interaction
5. User/Infrastructure interaction
6. Road capacity and level of service
7. Road design
8. Road transport automation
9. Smart Roads

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The teaching materials are provided by the professor on AulaWeb.

Specific guidance regarding the reference bibliography and any materials available to specific categories of students (working students, non-attending students, and students with certified learning disorders, disabilities, or other special educational needs) will be provided by the professor at the beginning of the course.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11920/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of the presentation of a group assignment and an oral test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment methods consist of:

• The evaluation of the student capability to present a specific topic
• The evaluation of the student capability to answer to theoretical questions on the course content

The main evaluation parameters are the quality of the presentation, the correct use of the specialized terminology, the competence of critical analysis acquired during the course.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please ask the professor for any additional information.