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 design 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

None

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of theoretical lessons and practical activities. 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.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE      

1. Road infrastructure: main elements
2. Road superstructure and road platform
3. Road infrastructure regulation
4. Vehicle/Infrastructure interaction
5. User/Infrastructure interaction
6. Road safety: road signs and safety barriers
7. Road design
8. Road intersections: signalized intersections and roundabouts
9. Road transport automation
10. Smart Roads

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE         

1. Railway Infrastructure
2. The Continuous Welded Rail
3. Railway Safety
4. RAMS parameters and CENELEC standards
5. Rolling stock: vehicle/infrastructure interaction
6. Liberalization and certification
7. Rail line capacity
8. High speed rail lines
9. Metro lines

MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance policies and strategies
2. Maintenance management and planning
3. Monitoring and maintenance of roads
4. Monitoring and maintenance of railways
5. Maintenance impact on road and rail traffic
6. Mitigation strategies of maintenance impacts

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The teaching materials are provided by the professor on AulaWeb

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ALICE CONSILVIO (President)

DAVIDE GIGLIO

ANGELA DI FEBBRARO (President Substitute)

NICOLA SACCO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will take place during the second semester according to the official timetable:

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/10377/students-timetable

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Detailed presentation of a specific topic.

Oral Test.

Students with learning disorders ("Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities.

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.

Exam schedule