Darlinghurst - Sydney
Introduction
There are many types of defects which inevitably occur in railway track, and identifying and rectifying those defects is what maintenance is all about. The most critical defects occur within the steel rails and insufficient awareness of such defects has led to many train disasters over the decades. Knowing how to detect and classify track defects and applying good maintenance process is essential in track engineering as is the knowledge of how those defects may affect the longevity of track components. Planning and managing maintenance needs careful attention to ensure the safety and operational requirements of the railway are sustained, while at the same time keeping costs to a realistic minimum.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Track Defects and Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JEE154 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Coordinator | rk Symes |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Identify track defects and their effects on the life of the track
2. Describe rail defects and how risks are mitigated using methods of detection and maintenance
3. Identify operations for maintaining rails and special trackwork
4. Outline the management of track defect and maintenance incidents
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x lecture 120 minutes weekly, 1 x tutorial 120 minutes weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 Short answer written responses 40% AT2 Written report 60% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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