Design Concepts in Metro Rails (Coursera)

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Design Concepts in Metro Rails (Coursera)

This course has been created for Civil and Transportation Engineers. The "Design concepts in Metro Rail systems" course is intended for entry level Engineers, those who want to comprehend and navigate the concepts in design of Metro rail systems. Throughout this course, participants will learn about the fundamental principles of design of Metro Rail systems in five modules. Tailored by industrial experts, this course is for the consumption of entry level Engineers in the Indian Subcontinent.

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The first module focuses on elevated metro stations, encompassing a detailed examination of station components, loads exerted on the station, modeling, and analysis concepts utilizing software. Learners will gain insights into the intricacies of designing station components, emphasizing practical applications and the utilization of software for effective modeling and analysis in the metro station design process.
The second module delves into the elements of elevated viaducts, exploring topics such as Indian codes of practice governing metro viaducts, the various loads acting on these structures, and the application of modeling and analysis concepts using software. It further addresses the design intricacies of the superstructure, substructure, and foundations of metro viaducts. Additionally, the module introduces the learners to modeling software specific to metro rails, providing a comprehensive overview of tools essential for effective design and analysis in the field.
The third module on underground stations- Earth retaining structures encompasses the elements comprising an underground metro station, its configuration and different earth retaining systems used in underground metros.
The fourth module focusing on Underground Metro Stations analysis involves the exploration of Indian codes of practice governing the design of metro components and the evaluation of loads impacting underground stations.
The fifth module centered on the design of underground stations includes considerations of SOD restrictions and the sizing of elements for underground stations. It encompasses the modeling of underground stations using software and the design of station components in accordance with the relevant code of practice.
This course is part of the Metro Rail Systems and Construction Specialization.

What you'll learn

  • Interpret design recommendations and Codes of Practice for Elevated and Underground Metros.
  • Design the earth retaining systems for the excavations of underground stations.

Syllabus

Elevated Viaduct - Design-I
This module focuses on elevated metro stations, encompassing a detailed examination of station components, loads exerted on the station, modeling, and analysis concepts utilizing software. Learners will gain insights into the intricacies of designing station components, emphasizing practical applications and the utilization of software for effective modeling and analysis in the metro station design process.

Elevated Viaduct - Design- II
This module delves into the elements of elevated viaducts, exploring topics such as Indian codes of practice governing metro viaducts, the various loads acting on these structures, and the application of modeling and analysis concepts using software. It further addresses the design intricacies of the superstructure, substructure, and foundations of metro viaducts. Additionally, the module introduces the learners to modeling software specific to metro rails, providing a comprehensive overview of tools essential for effective design and analysis in the field.

UG Station - Earth Retaining Systems
This module on underground stations- Earth retaining structures encompasses the elements comprising an underground metro station, its configuration and different earth retaining systems used in underground metros. It also includes the design and analysis of diaphragm walls using specialized software.

UG Station - Analysis
The module focusing on Underground Metro Stations analysis involves the exploration of Indian codes of practice governing the design of metro components and the evaluation of loads impacting underground stations. It also includes outline of the software used in the analysis of underground metro station

UG Station- Design
The module centered on the design of underground stations includes considerations of SOD restrictions and the sizing of elements for underground stations. It encompasses the modeling of underground stations using software and the design of station components in accordance with the relevant code of practice.

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