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

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please ask the professor for any additional information.