Course Description: This course focuses on the sustainability of railway pavement materials and designs, emphasizing lifecycle assessment (LCA) techniques to ensure long-term efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Objectives:
- Understand the environmental impact of railway pavement materials.
- Assess the lifecycle cost and performance of rail pavement structures.
- Implement advanced recycling techniques in track foundation design.
- Optimize rail ballast and subgrade stability for long-term sustainability.
- Reduce maintenance costs through predictive wear analysis.
- Evaluate the role of geotechnical solutions in rail infrastructure resilience.
- Improve stormwater management in railway track designs.
- Integrate eco-friendly and low-emission construction materials.
- Develop strategies to extend the lifespan of railway tracks.
- Create a sustainability-focused railway pavement blueprint.
