Planning of Metro Rail Systems (Coursera)

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Planning of Metro Rail Systems (Coursera)

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

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The "Introduction to Mass Rapid Transport Systems (MRTS)" module provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics essential to urban transportation. Encompassing the necessity of MRTS, Transit Oriented Development, feasibility studies, sustainable and smart technologies, and the historical evolution of metros, it equips learners with a holistic understanding of modern urban transit challenges and solutions.
The module on planning of metros covers essential principles for interface design, emphasizing Urban Planning intricacies, constraints, and restrictions. It explores the seamless integration of diverse metro systems and gives an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for comprehensive planning. Students gain insights into optimizing metro functionality while navigating urban challenges and technological advancements. The module on planning of metros covers essential principles for interface design, emphasizing Urban Planning intricacies, constraints, and restrictions. It explores the seamless integration of diverse metro systems and gives an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for comprehensive planning. Students gain insights into optimizing metro functionality while navigating urban challenges and technological advancements.
The module addressing elevated metro systems delves into the planning considerations involved in constructing elevated metro viaducts, encompassing aspects such as span configuration and foundation selection. Additionally, this module provides detailed insights into various techniques for erecting metro viaducts and explains the overall layout of metro stations.
The module focusing on underground metros provides an in-depth exploration of diverse methods employed in the construction of metro tunnels. It also offers a comprehensive overview of station layouts, with a particular emphasis on tunnel failures and safety considerations.
This module offers a comprehensive overview of critical components in metro systems. It covers HVAC systems, Tunnel ventilation systems, public health engineering aspects, electric systems, Fire safety, alarms, prevention, and emergency response. Overall, the module provides a thorough understanding of the intricate systems and safety measures integral to the efficient functioning and well-being of metro systems.
This course is part of the Metro Rail Systems and Construction Specialization.

What you'll learn

  • Gain insight into various Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) and the technologies they utilize, including trains, tracks, and control systems.
  • Discover Transit-Oriented Development's impact on urban planning via Indian city case studies, emphasizing MRTS integration.
  • Acknowledge MRTS's vital role: ease congestion, enhance connectivity, and foster sustainable urban growth in modern transport networks.

Syllabus

Introduction to Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
The "Introduction to Mass Rapid Transport Systems (MRTS)" module provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics essential to urban transportation. Encompassing the necessity of MRTS, Transit Oriented Development, feasibility studies, sustainable and smart technologies, and the historical evolution of metros, it equips learners with a holistic understanding of modern urban transit challenges and solutions.

Planning and Integration of Systems
The module on planning of metros covers essential principles for interface design, emphasizing Urban Planning intricacies, constraints, and restrictions. It explores the seamless integration of diverse metro systems and gives an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for comprehensive planning. Students gain insights into optimizing metro functionality while navigating urban challenges and technological advancements

Overview of Elevated Metros
The module addressing elevated metro systems delves into the planning considerations involved in constructing elevated metro viaducts, encompassing aspects such as span configuration and foundation selection. Additionally, this module provides detailed insights into various techniques for erecting metro viaducts and explains the overall layout of metro stations.

Overview of Underground Metros
The module focusing on underground metros provides an in-depth exploration of diverse methods employed in the construction of metro tunnels. It also offers a comprehensive overview of station layouts, with a particular emphasis on tunnel failures and safety considerations.

MEP Systems in a Metros
This module offers a comprehensive overview of critical components in metro systems. It covers HVAC systems, Tunnel ventilation systems, Public health engineering aspects, electric systems, Fire safety, alarms, prevention, and emergency response. Overall, the module provides a thorough understanding of the intricate systems and safety measures integral to the efficient functioning and well-being of metro systems.

Contracts, Quality and Future Trends in Transportation
This module, addressing Contracts, Quality Assurance, and Emerging Trends in Metro Systems, encompasses a detailed examination of FIDIC standards and the implementation of quality control measures in metro projects. Additionally, it explores futuristic technologies in transportation infrastructure, including Maglevs, Vactarian trains, Hyperloop, and the advent of flying taxis.

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