Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2025
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| Geodesy and Satellite Navigation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0850-00L | Physical and Kinematic Geodesy | W | 6 credits | 4G | M. Aichinger-Rosenberger, K. Bentel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Physical geodesy deals with the measurement and modeling of the Earth's gravity field. In addition to the physical consideration, kinematic measuring methods will be introduced to describe the movement of objects. Above all, inertial technology and the combination of kinematic observations using a Kalman filter will be discussed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Physical Geodesy: • Confidence in dealing with coordinate and height systems • Mastering the basic theories and measurement methods to determine the Earth's gravity field • Understanding the concept of spherical harmonics in the description of gravity field Kinematic Geodesy: • Mastering the calculation of angles, lengths and areas on the sphere and the ellipsoid • Formulate the navigation equations in accelerated reference systems • Basic understanding of the measuring principle of inertial navigation • Practical experience in dealing with inertial sensors and their integration into a filter solution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes are available in German at: https://polybox.ethz.ch/index.php/s/xeTDAiBA1BGvkDY The password will be provided in the first lecture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0156-10L | Navigation | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Aichinger-Rosenberger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction into the principles of navigation and the design of multi-sensor navigation systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Student who attended this course should be aware of their individual navigational skills, be able to formulate the basic navigation principles (transform navigational skills into mathematical principles), understand how these principles are realized in state-of-the-art navigation devices, operate selected navigation devices (GNSS, IMU), have an understanding on how selected navigation devices work in aerospace and spacecraft navigation, analyze the data and assess the performance for selected applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes are available at: https://polybox.ethz.ch/index.php/s/w0qJ3FwSyzMrhlv The password will be provided in the first lecture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Digitisation and 3D Modelling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0851-00L | Photogrammetry | W | 6 credits | 5G | K. Schindler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The class conveys the basics of photogrammetry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The aim is to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methods and applications of image-based 3D measurement and mapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Basics of photogrammetry, its products and applications: the principle of image-based measurement; digital aerial cameras and related sensors; projective geometry; mathematical modeling, calibration and orientation of cameras; photogrammetric Triangulation and surface reconstruction; bundle adjustment; recording geometry and flight planning; airborne laser-scanning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | - Wolfgang Foerstner and Bernahrd Wrobel: Photogrammetric Computer Vision, Springer, 2016 - Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle, Jan Boehm: Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging, De Gruyter, 3rd edition 2019 - Richard Hartley and Andrew Zisserman: Multiple View Geometry, Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0274-01L | Image Processing | W | 3 credits | 2G | K. Schindler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction to basic concepts and methods of digital image processing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students - can understand and explain the mathematical and statistical representation of images - understand and recognise digital image processing as a basis for remote sensing, photogrammetry and computer vision - know and understand basic operations for digital image and signal processing - are able to select and apply suitable computational methods for basic image processing tasks - are able to solve image processing tasks with the presented tools | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | • digital images, signal processing, sampling • geometric transformations • colour and contrast • image filtering, image restoration and enhancement • point- and line detection • similarity measures and image matching | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| GIS and Cartography | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0153-00L | Cartography II | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Hurni | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Theory and mathematical basics of the cartographic visualisation of attributed geo-objects for static and interactive maps (with exercises). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The course offers first computer graphics and mathematical basics and concepts of cartography. The accompanying exercises introduce further cartographic and GIS software, programming libraries for cartographic visualisation purposes. It is shown how web browsers, text editors and scripting languages can be used to develop efficient tools for cartographic data processing, design and visualisation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Cartographic workflow, data types, data capturing, data sources and legal aspects Introduction to QGIS, ArcGIS and OCAD for cartographic applications Data types: Analytical and visualisation processes in cartography Colour management an pre-press processes Web maps using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVG and Canvas 2D Interaction with diagrams and maps Libraries and APIs for cartographic applications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be distributed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prerequisites / Notice | Cartography Fundamentals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0229-00L | Project GIS & Cartography | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Raubal, L. Hurni | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | - Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools. - Conception and design of a thematic map using GIS tools. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - Application of spatio-temporal GIS methods. - Getting know-how of cartographic design tools for thematic maps. - Usage of GIS functionality to design thematic maps. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The project includes the following topics and procedures: - Structuring and processing of quantitative data (statistical data, measurements, calculated numbers) of a specific topic in a geographical context. - Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools. - Conception of a visualisation of this data by diagrams, choropleths, etc. - Preprocessing of suitable geodata for appropriate base maps. - Design and labelling of a thematic using GIS tools. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Prerequisites / Notice | Geoinformation Technologies and Analysis Cartography II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0357-00L | Environmental Planning | W | 3 credits | 2G | J. Schwaab, F. E. Walther | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The lecture covers tools, methods and procedures of Landscape and Environmental Planning. Their implementation will be illustrated through field trips. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of the various instruments and possibilities for the practical implementation of environmental planning. Knowledge of the complex interactions of the instruments. In the course "Environmental Planning", the competencies of system understanding and concept development are taught and examined. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | - forest planning - inventories - Intervention and compensation - ecological network - agricultural policy - parks - swiss concept of landscape - riverine zone - field trips | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 102-0516-01L | Environmental Impact Assessment | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Riva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Focus of the course are the method, the process and content of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as well as the legal bases and methods for compiling an environmental impact study (EIS). Using examples, a comprehensive view of the EIA is made possible by means of excursions. In the frame of a project the process of am EIA will be workt out by the students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - Understanding the context of spatial planning and environmental protection - Ability to use central planning instruments and procedures for assessing the environmental impacts and risks of projects - Ability to apply quantitative methods to assess the environmental impacts and risks of projects - Knowledge about the process and content of an EIA - a capacity for critical review of environmental impact assessments In the course "Environmental Impact Assessment", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding and concept development are applied and system understanding is examined as well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | - Nominal and functional environmental protection in Switzerland - Instruments of environmental protection - Need for coordination between environmental protection and spatial planning - Environmental Protection and environmental impact assessment - Legal basis of the EIA - Procedure of EIA - Content of the EIA - Content and structure of the EIS - Application of the impact analysis - Monitoring and Controlling - View regarding the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) - Excursions projects obligated under the EEA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | - Bundesamt für Umwelt 2009: UVP-Handbuch. Richtlinie des Bundes für die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung. Umwelt-Vollzug Nr. 0923, Bern. 156 S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Additional information on mode of examination: No calculators allowed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103-0315-04L | Applied Planning for Sustainable Urban Development  | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Grêt-Regamey, U. Wissen Hayek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Independent development of decision bases and preparation of concrete project documents in connection with practical spatial and environmental planning problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students know different GIS-based analysis techniques and methods for application in landscape and urban areas and can use them to assess sustainable land use in the planning process. The interdisciplinary skills of project management and teamwork are promoted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | By using current problems from the practice, an application-oriented task of sustainable settlement development is introduced. The systematic procedure and the choice of suitable planning and analytical methods will be learned and applied to a concrete project. The results of the analyses are used to develop proposals for solutions. Different alternatives are evaluated and discussed with selected indicators. In addition, exercises in project management and teamwork will be conducted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Knowledge of GIS is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-0414-00L | Transport Planning (Transportation I) | W | 3 credits | 2G | E. Heinen, A. Reiffer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students will be able to use key terminology and concepts in the transport and mobility planning field; Students will be able to discuss data and data collections conducted in the transport and mobility planning field; Students will be able to describe methods in transport planning; Students will be able to calculate key concepts in transport planning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Basic theoretical links between transport, space and economic development; basic terminology; measurement and observation of travel behaviour; methods of the four stage approach; cost-benefit analysis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-0416-10L | Road Transport Systems | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Kouvelas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course covers road transportation technologies, network design, traffic flow theory, operations of private and public transport, management and control of intelligent transportation systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This course gives the students an overview of topics involved in road transport systems and provides the background for Masters degree study. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The lecture notes and additional handouts will be provided during the lectures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 103-0230-00L | Transportation Engineering Lab | W | 6 credits | 2G | A. Kouvelas, F. Corman, E. Heinen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The goal is to integrate the contents of the lectures of the block “Transportation” through a joint set of exercises which will allow the students to understand how the parts come together in the design of transport systems. The exercise will be based on a Swiss city. The exercises will involve onsite work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - Diese gemeinsame Übung an Hand einer Schweizer Ortschaft dient der Vertiefung des Verständnisses der Wechselwirkungen zwischen allen Teilen des Verkehrssystems - Die Studenten haben Gelegenheit durch die Gruppenarbeit ihre Fähigkeiten in der Zusammenarbeit zu üben - Den entwerferischen Aufgaben wird in allen Teilen besondere Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt (Netzentwurf, Liniennetzentwurf, Knoten und Strassenentwurf, Massnahmen des Nachfragemanagements) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Drei verknüpfte Übungen aus der Verkehrsplanung, Verkehrstechnik, und dem Öffentlichen Verkehr - Verkehrserhebungen - Strassenraumentwurf - Netzentwurf - Nachfrageberechnung - Fahrplanentwurf - Leistungsfähigkeitsberechnungen für die Strecken und Knoten - Bewertung | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 102-0214-02L | Introduction to Urban Water Management | W | 6 credits | 4G | E. Morgenroth, M. Maurer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction to urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sluge treatment) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This course provides an introduction and an overview over the topics of urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sludge treatment). It supports the understanding of the interactions of the relevant technical and natural systems. Simple models for the design are introduced. The competencies of process understanding, system understanding, modeling, concept development and data analysis & interpretation are taught, applied and examined. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Overview over the field of urban water management. Introduction into systems analysis. Characterization of water and water quality. Requirement of drinking water, production of wastewater and pollutants Production and supply of drinking water. Urban drainage, treatment of combined sewer overflow. Wastewater treatment, nutrient elimination, sludge handling. Planning of urban water infrastructure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Gujer, W.: Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, 3. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007 Handouts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This course is required for further in depth courses in urban water management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-0428-10L | Road infrastructure | W | 3 credits | 2G | P. Eberling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Structure, organization and functioning of the Swiss road network. Planning and design of the associated road infrastructure for all road users, taking into account traffic law, standards and road safety. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | You will understand the categorisation of the road network into road types and junction types. You will know the contents of the relevant standards for planning and designing adequate road infrastructure, taking traffic law and road safety into account. You will be able to plan a road outside and inside built-up areas so that it is usable and safe for the various road users. To this end, you will be familiar with the numerous possible road infrastructures and be able to use them appropriately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The following content is taught in the ‘Road infrastructure’ lecture: The organisation of the road, traffic volumes, road types and junction types, speed, geometric normal profile GNP, alignment, projecting junctions, model 30/50 and meeting zones, facilities for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, traffic calming elements, colour design of road surfaces FGSO, multi-purpose lanes and road space design | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides handout Bau Praxis, Verkehrswegbau - Die Projektierung Publisher: Fach Wissen Bau, Volume 1 and 2 Online: Specialised documentation of the BFU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Bau Praxis, Verkehrswegbau - Die Projektierung Publisher: Fach Wissen Bau, Volume 1 and 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 052-0710-00L | Perspectives on Landscape and Urban Transformation II | W | 2 credits | 2V | F. Persyn, L. Fink, C. Schaeben | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This is the second semester of the course Perspectives on Landscape and Urban Transformation. We will collectively explore the different roles and professional practices that represent and collectively shape our environment. The course is collectively organized by the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS), with the NEWROPE chair taking up the coordination. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Through the different Perspectives on Landscape and Urban Transformation, students will learn to understand the complexity of the (urban) landscape. The various perspectives, readings and key terms will enrich and expand the vocabulary and theoretical knowledge of students. Tools for observation and activation will give students agency to observe and intervene in processes of urban transformation. At the end of the course students will be able to perceive and identify a multitude of actors and professional roles and recognize how they are overlapping, entangled and ever-shifting. Students will practice to textually and visually illustrate complex processes, including the many different stakeholders involved and the notion of time. Students will learn to reflect about and formulate their possible personal positions in relation to others. The formulated learning goals are aligned with the teaching activities, the exercises, and the final evaluation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The course is titled Perspectives on Landscape and Urban Transformation I+II. By bringing forward the term ‘landscape’ the course stresses the need to put the natural environment and the landscape at the core of urban thinking. Accordingly, every architect requires a basic knowledge of the landscape and nature. Also, to focus on ‘urban transformation’, instead of ‘urban design’ is a conscious choice. It comes out of the recognition that materials, energy and space are finite, which forces us to engage first with what is already there, instead of producing even more new things. This course presents designers as facilitators of complex urban transformation processes. This position requires both an understanding of a great diversity of perspectives and positions constituting a city, and of the different professional roles one can take up to detect and utilize this diversity of – specific and often conflicting – needs, wishes, ambitions and actions. In each lecture one of these perspectives is presented. The list of different perspectives presented in both semesters is deliberately left incomplete, leaving space for students to think of other perspectives, needs and desires that one could take into account when working on a design or (redevelopment) of a space. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Students will be provided with a reader at the first lecture. The reader for the course Perspectives on Landscape and Urban Transformation I+II is a container which holds together a collection of different hand-outs, brochures, and materials. All in all, it is a ‘bag’ and a personal organizer which invites students to fill over the course of the year. It allows them to individually structure and curate the content of the course. It is deliberately designed to be open-ended and to be individually extended and adapted. Towards the end of the semester, students will get a glossary where all key terms and concepts, presented in the various lectures, are combined. Each week students will receive a small leaflet that gives an overview of the individual lecture, as well as an additional reading. All documents can be downloaded via moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Wöchentliches Handout von Lektüren. Alle Dokumente können über moodle heruntergeladen werden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course takes place at the Fokushalle, E7, ONA Building from 18:00h-19:30h. The course will be under the formal responsibility of Prof. Freek Persyn and collectively coordinated by a core team consisting of Freek Persyn , Michiel van Iersel, Lukas Fink and Charlotte Schaeben. Students can contact: Charlotte (schaeben@arch.ethz.ch) for organisational, technical and personal questions Lukas (fink@arch.ethz.ch) for questions regarding the reader, weekly exercises and the final exam Michiel (mvaniersel@arch.ethz.ch) for questions regarding guests and literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101-0419-01L | Railway Infrastructures 1 | W | 2 credits | 2G | U. A. Weidmann, D. Trachsel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction in rail infrastructures, interoperability and technical standards, network development, infrastructure planning, design of rail infrastructures, geometric design, planning and design of railway stations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Teaches the basic principles of railway infrastructures, of network and infrastructure design as well as geometric design. Fundamentals for railway infrastructures 2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | (1) Fundamentals: Infrastructures of public transport systems; interaction between track and vehicles; passengers and goods as infrastructure users; management and financing of networks; railway standards and normes. (2) Infrastructure planning: Planning processes and decision levels; planning processes of governmental bodies and railway companies; layout of a line. (3) Infrastructure design: Topologies of passenger stations; rail freight facilities; workshops. (4) Infrastructure design: Geometric design, switches, clearance profile; Planning and design of the passenger facilities of stations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Textbook: Ulrich Weidmann: Bahninfrastrukturen - Planen, Entwerfen, Realisieren, Erhalten. vdf Hochschulverlag 2020. German. Slides and a Zoom recording are made available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | References to technical literature to be found in the textbook. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | No remarks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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