[Saice] The Basics of Track Engineering

[Memory Scheepers]

THE BASICS OF TRACK ENGINEERING 

02 & 03 June Cape Town

 

This course is designed for new entrants to the field of track
engineering.  Attendance of the course will enable participants to
obtain 2 Continuous 

Professional Development (CPD) credits for the retention of professional
registration at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

 

CONTENTS

Track components with discussion on: 

        The Rail

      Fastening System

      Sleepers

      Ballast

      Sub-Grade

Track Drainage

Continuous welded Rail

Track Mechanisation

Rail Flaws

Fixed structure, vehicle structure and load gauges

Track Geometry

Worked examples of track geometry

Track maintenance philosophy

 

COURSE OUTCOME

      General understanding of the important characteristics of the
various track components (rail, fastening system, sleepers, ballast and
sub-grade).

      General understanding of the importance of track drainage to the
integrity of the track super and substructures.

      General understanding of the reason for and means of track
mechanisation.

      General understanding of the principles of continuous welded
track.

      General understanding of the reason for and type of rail flaws.

      An understanding of how the fixed structure, vehicle structure and
load gauges are obtained for present and future rail wagons and
locomotives.

      The importance of track geometry and also a greater understanding
of how circular, transitional and vertical curves are calculated.

      The various factors to be considered when developing a suitable
track maintenance philosophy.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

ADMISSION CONDITIONS: Pre-payment is required. No booking will be
confirmed without proof of payment. The registration form must be sent
together with 

the proof of payment. Please note: No delegates will be allowed to the
event without proof of payment. 

 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY: The full fee is payable if cancelled less than five
(5) working days prior to the event. Delegates registering after the
cancellation 

date is also liable for the full fee should they cancel. Please ensure
that you receive a cancellation fax. Delegates booking and not attending
will be 

liable for the full fee. Substitute delegates are welcome but names must
be advised on a company/department letterhead. An administration fee of 

10% is charged in the event of cancellation. SAICE reserves the right to
cancel the course in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 




 

For more information please contact SAICE at dhermanus at saice.org.za


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