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Design Concepts in Metro Rails

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Design Concepts in Metro Rails

This course is part of Metro Rail Systems and Construction Specialization

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

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.

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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.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 117 minutes

About the Specialization3 minutes
About the Course2 minutes
Components of Elevated station6 minutes
Loads -I11 minutes
Loads -28 minutes
Loads -38 minutes
Modelling and Analysis13 minutes
Idealization of Framed Station- I12 minutes
Idealization of Framed Station- II11 minutes
Idealization of Cantielver Station14 minutes
Design of Station Components- I6 minutes
Design of Station Components-II9 minutes
Analysis & design of Platform slab/track slab8 minutes
Outline of link bridge / above ground structures6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Assessment on Elevated Viaduct - Design-I30 minutes

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.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 54 minutes

Components of Elevated Metro Viaducts7 minutes
Loads and introduction to IRC/IRS Codes8 minutes
Analysis and Design of superstructure8 minutes
Analysis of Foundation and substructure8 minutes
Design of Substructure 2 minutes
Design of Open Foundation5 minutes
Design of Pile Foundation 10 minutes
Introduction to Modelling Software - STAAD Pro 2 minutes
Introduction to Modelling Software - Midas Civil2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Assessment on Elevated Viaduct - Design- II30 minutes

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.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 97 minutes

Underground Stations and its configurations12 minutes
Types of Earth retaining structures-I12 minutes
Types of Earth retaining structures-II3 minutes
Types of Earth retaining structures-III6 minutes
Diaphragm wall Analysis- Part 1 8 minutes
Diaphragm wall Analysis- Part 210 minutes
Diaphragm wall Analysis- 313 minutes
Diaphragm wall Analysis-411 minutes
Diaphragm wall Analysis-55 minutes
Diaphragm wall Design4 minutes
Secant pile wall design 6 minutes
Guide walls 2 minutes
Strut and waler design4 minutes
Capping beams1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Assessment On UG Station - Earth Retaining Systems30 minutes

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

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 67 minutes

Codes of Practice, Dead loads, Live loads and SIDL for UG stations - Part 113 minutes
Codes of Practice, Dead loads, Live loads and SIDL for UG stations - Part 212 minutes
Earth and water loads 5 minutes
Surcharge and seismic loads8 minutes
Construction loads 5 minutes
Load combinatiions 4 minutes
Fire resistant criteria 4 minutes
Soil Springs7 minutes
2D model generation and Result interpretation5 minutes
3D model and Result interpretation4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Assessment On UG Station - UG Station - Analysis30 minutes

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.