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Introduction
Trains run on tracks within the rail corridor, which is a defined strip of land for the exclusive purpose of the railway business. However, within that corridor there are many items and infrastructure not only to ensure that trains can run effectively, efficiently and economically, but also to allow the passage of cars, pedestrians, passengers, freight, etc within the corridor, over it, under it, and through it. Some examples of that infrastructure include bridges, platforms, electrical substations, overhead wiring, tunnels, buildings of many types, signalling masts and related equipment, etc. Knowledge of issues that can be associated with that infrastructure, as well as need for its maintenance, will help the track engineer to ensure the continued passage of trains, customers and products throughout the rail corridor. This unit, Associated Infrastructure, will introduce you to most of that infrastructure, its types, roles, defects and maintenance. The unit is located early in your course to help you maintain a broad view of the responsibilities of the track engineer beyond being concerned with just the track itself.
Summary
| Unit name | Associated Infrastructure |
| Unit code | JEE157 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mark Symes |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- List and describe the types of non-track rail infrastructure for efficient management of infrastructure in the rail corridor
- Explain the sources of loads to which non-track infrastructure may be subjected to assist with effective maintenance of the infrastructure
- Describe the role of traction, signalling, and communication infrastructure in the operation of trains.
- Describe, categorise and evaluate defects in non-track infrastructure to enable appropriate repairs.
- Detail the process for investigating and responding to a rail structure incident.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | All assessment, study material, schedules, written guides, etc are presented to students via MyLO. During the semester there are four 1-hour web conferences in each unit. These web conferences are recorded for future access by students if desired. |
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| Assessment | Essay (50%)|Report (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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