Learning objectives
The Student will acquire specific knowledge in the field of design, engineering and construction of airport infrastructure and railways that will allow it to operate or deal with related technical government or the management company.
Prerequisites
None for the students of the Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Basic concept of highway engineering.
Course unit content
Basic and advanced concepts of airport design with knowledge of the subdivision of airspace and technical regulations of civil and military aviation. Problems of the design of the railways, treating geometrical aspects and constructive oparations.
Full programme
Airport Systems
Introduction: principles of airports design;
Features that affect the design of airport;
The length of the runways;
Space configuration;
Assistance on the fly;
Capacity of runways;
Airside geometric design of infrastructure;
Airside signs, markings and visual aids;
Planning and design of terminal areas;
Capacity of landside areas;
Design construction and structural assessment of rigid and flexible pavements;
Heliports;
ACN-PCN method
ICAO, FAA, PCI and ENAC regulations.
Railway Infrastructure
Project of the tracks
Design and construction of the platform
Management and logistics
High-speed rail
Bibliography
R. Horonjeff, F. McKelvet, “Planning and design of airports”, MacGraw-Hill, 5th Edition, 2010;
G. Tesoriere, “Strade, ferrovie, aeroporti”, vol. III;
R. Neufville, A. Odoni, “Airport Systems: planning, design and management”, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Teaching methods
The course is divided into a series of lessons using the frontal projection of powerpoint presentations, technical visits and exercises.
Each student may, on a voluntary basis, to develop an airport masterplan.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test before oral examination.
Other information
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