Course Content for Iricen Courses

COURSE CONTENT FOR IRICEN COURSES

IRSE PROBATIONERS COURSE – Phase I

Objective

To provide basic knowledge of the theory of Permanent Way, Works and Railway Bridge technology to enable the probationers to make the best use for their field training

Target Group/ Eligibility
IRSE Probationers
Duration: 7 Weeks

Content in brief

Permanent Way

• Rail Manufacturing & Specifications
• Rails and Fastenings, Sleepers and Fastenings
• Concrete sleepers
• Elastic Fastenings
• Ballast
• Curves, basics & design
• Points and crossings –Basics, PSC layouts, Laying & Maintenance
• Level Crossings(including provisions of IRPWM)& Policy
• Welding Techniques,
• SWR, LWR, SEJ etc.
• Glued and insulated joints, Testing of Glued Joints
• Track Policy, Standards, Renewal criteria (Including track structure on bridge)
• Schedule of Dimensions
• Track Maintenance & Renewal – Conventional
• Introduction to Track Machines
• Maintenance of track in electrified sections and

track circuited areas, yard drainage

• Monsoon patrolling/breaches & diversion
• Working of push trollies, motor trollies, lorries and

Material trains.

• Engg. scale plan preparation & checking
• Duties of P.Way officials including inspection schedules

Bridges

• Bridge locations
• Discharge and Waterway calculations
• River training and protection works
• Types of bridges, components and functions
• Bridge Bearings
• Type of girders, Fabrication, Painting
• Temporary Arrangements
• Bridge Inspection & NRS, Maintenance of Bridges

Works

• Earth work and formation treatment
• Measurement of works
• Building construction
• Water supply and Sanitation
• Introduction to contracts
• Green building concepts & case studies

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IRSE PROBATIONERS COURSE –Phase II

Objective

To provide knowledge as an extension over Phase 1 on Permanent Way, Works and Bridge technology so as to equip the probationer to take charge as Assistant Engineer.
Target Group/ Eligibility
IRSE Probationers after completing Phase 1 & substantial field training.
Duration: 9 Weeks

Content in brief

Permanent Way

• Points & Crossings – Revision\Panel Discussion
• SWR/LWR, USFD, Curves
• Schedule of Dimensions-Revision\Panel Discussion
• USFD
• Weld\ Rail failures ‘Analysis & Prevention’
• Layout Calculations , Turnouts on curves
• Realignment of Curves
• Mechanized Track Maintenance & Small Track Machines
• Mechanized Track laying\Renewal
• Rail Grinding
• Track Monitoring and Track Tolerances
• RWI & Derailments and Rolling Stocks (incl. case studies)
• Rolling stock -
• IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools & measurements
• Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel Loco shed & Electric Loco shed
• High Speeds & heavy haul operation
• Engineering Restrictions & Indicators
• Safety at Work sites( Including G&SR provisions)
• CRS’s sanction
• TMS

Bridges

• Bridge Rules, Sub-structure Code Including foundation
• Repairs, Rebuilding & Strengthening of steel bridges
• Repairs, Rebuilding and Strengthening of Concrete Bridges
• Under-water Inspection of bridges
• Concrete Bridge Code
• Steel Bridge Code and Welded Bridge Code
• Fabrication of Steel girders
• Construction aspects of PSC, Design Principles of PSC Girders
• Launching, Erection, regirdering of Steel Bridges
• Erection, Launching of PSC Girders
• NDT
• Calendar Hamilton Span for Restoration

Works

• Modern Surveying and GPS, EDM Demo
• Provisions of ‘Engg. Codes’
• Estimate & Rate Analysis
• Preparation of Contractors’ Bill
• Colony Maint. incl. RDSO Specification for roof repairs
• Building Materials ( Specifications, testing & acceptance)
• Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
• Works Programme
• Contracts & Arbitration
• Works Manual

– Acquisition, disposal & management of land
– Passenger amenities
– Insp. & maint. of Buildings, water supply & sewage system

• Tunneling Techniques
• IRPSM
• USSOR

Miscellaneous

• Co-ordination with other deptt.
• Engineering Stores Accountal
• Work Ethics

INTEGRATED COURSE

Objective

To impart basic knowledge about Permanent Way, Bridges and Works
Target Group/ Eligibility
Civil Engineering Officers promoted to Group ‘B’
Duration: 12 weeks (1 Wk project + 1 Wk IRTMTC)

Contents in brief

TRACK

• Formation, Ballast
• Concrete sleepers & elastic fastenings
• Welding Techniques, SWR, LWR(incl. new SEJ)
• Points & Crossings, Layout calculations
• Curves – Design & Realignment
• Rail specification & corrosion
• Track policy, track standards & renewal criteria
• Small track m/cs
• Gang strength
• Rail & Weld failures, USFD including SPURT Car
• Track monitoring & tolerances
• Yard Maintenance- Safety aspects & good maintenance practices
• Tr. structure on bridges
• Track on electrified & track circuited sections
• Derailments - Rail Wheel Interaction with case studies

• Rolling stock -
• IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools & measurements
• Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel Loco shed & Electric Loco shed

• Accident Manual, Disaster Management
• Mechanized track maintenance & renewals
• Breaches & Diversion
• Schedule of Dimensions
• CRS’s sanction
• G&SR - Important provisions
• Duties of P.Way & other officials including inspection schedule
• Rail Grinding.
• TMS.

BRIDGES

• Basic components of bridge, types of girders
• Bridge Code
• Foundation of bridges – Well foundation, pile foundation, open foundation.
• Bridge Hydraulics
• Basics of RCC & PSC
• Steel Superstructures & Fabrications
• Concrete Technology & Mix design.
• Bearings
• Inspection of PSC girders ,Inspection of bridges, Masonry & Concrete, Steel, NDT, underwater inspection of substructure
• Temporary arrangements
• Launching of girders and Regirdering
• Repairs and rehabilitation of bridges, treatment of corrosion.
• River training & protection work.
• Tunneling
• Crane working- Precautions & safety aspects in Crane working

Sr. PROFESSIONAL COURSE (P.Way)

Objective

To refresh basic knowledge of Permanent Way & to impart knowledge on advancements in track technology on Indian Railways and other Railway Systems
Target Group/ Eligibility

JAG/SS having minimum 6 years of service in Group ‘A’.

Duration: 5 weeks

Content in brief

• Rails Metallurgy/Manufacturing
• Welded track (incl. SEJ), LWR on bridges
• Rail welding: AluminoThermit welding, Flash Butt

Welding – in situ, in plant.

• USFD testing of Rails & welds, Rail & weld failure analysis and remedial measures.
• Ballast and Blanket, formation treatment, Ballast

less track

• Track stresses and failure analysis of rail/welds,

track standards and Criteria for track renewals

• Points and crossings, fan shaped layout, Layout calculations (incl. Software)
• Concrete sleepers for plain track
• Elastic Fastening
• Track Maintenance and Renewals, working of Machines (including 3/4 point lining levelling principles .
• Curves, Use of computer program for realignment.
• Track Monitoring and Track tolerances
• High speeds
• Rail-Wheel Interaction & Derailment Investigation.
• Rail Grinding
• Speed Certification including Rules for Opening

of Railways, railway affecting works

• Safety at Work sites
• Rolling stock –(Freight, Coaching & Locomotives)
• IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools & measurements

Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel Loco shed & Electric Loco shed / WORKS

• Planning of Works, Works Programme
• Drawings and Estimates, Measurement
• Contracts & Arbitration
• Concrete technology
• Basics of Soil Mechanics, Earth work
• Foundations – Types and design considerations.
• Construction, inspection & maintenance of building & structures
• Surveying
• Water supply and sanitary engineering

• Land Management, PPE Act
• Exposure on construction equipment
• Dismantling of structures particularly arches, canopies & bridges
• Waterproofing and finishing materials
• Horticulture & landscaping, basics of architecture for simple layouts of buildings
• Stores account
• Roof treatment.
• Green building concepts & case studies.
• Basics of earthquake Engg. & Retrofitment

COMPUTERS & GENERAL

• MS OFFICE – MSWord, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PP.
• Finance for railway projects, different grants, etc.
• Vigilance aspect
• Time management
• Interface with Signalling & Electrical Deptts.

IRICEN DAY SEMINAR.
Target Group/ Eligibility
SAG officers of 1991 IRSE Exam Batch.
Duration: 2 Days
(1stNov & 2nd Nov. 2017)
Seminar on 1stNov, 1991 IRSE Batch Officers.
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‘AWARENESS COURSE’for Probationers of other Deptt.

Objective

To impart knowledge in working of Civil Engineering Department to facilitate co-ordinated working
Target Group/ Eligibility

Probationers of respective department

Duration: 1 week

Contents in brief

• Familiarization with IRICEN
• Co-ordination between Engineering department and respective department
• Visit to model room
• Films of common technical nature
• Visit to Ghat Section
• Pune Darshan

Sr. PROFESSIONAL COURSE (Bridge & General)
Objective
To refresh basic knowledge of Bridge Technology & to impart knowledge on advancements in Bridge Technology on Indian Railways and other Railway Systems.
 To impart knowledge on advancements in Structures other than Track & Bridge on Indian Railways and other Railway Systems.
Target Group/ Eligibility

JAG/SS having minimum 6 years of service in Group ‘A’.

Duration: 5 weeks

Contents in brief

• Geotechnical Investigation
• Assessing Bearing Capacity of existing strata
• Planning for type and span of bridges
• Bridge Codes: Bridge rules, substructure &

foundation code, Concrete Bridge Code, Steel
Bridge Code, Welded Bridge code

• River training & protection works
• Design of Foundation including Pile & well and Substructures with typical design calculations
• Design of super structure
• Bearing
• Fabrication, inspection & repairs of steel structure
• Inspections, repairs and rehabilitation of

Concrete Structure.

• Inspection, Repair and Rehabilitations of

Masonry structure Including arch bridges.

• Non- destructing testing
• Launching of girders & temporary arrangements
• Underwater inspection of substructure
• High performance Concrete
• Ready-mix concrete
• Numerical Rating System
• Clearance of rolling stock on track & bridges
• Tunneling Techniques
• World Class Stations
• Waterproofing and finishing materials
• Horticulture and landscaping
• Architecture to cover basics of simple layout

of Buildings.

• Safety during dismantling of old structures
• Seismic effect on building
• Basics of earthquake Engg. & Retrofitment

Special Course on Mechanized Track Maint. & Renewals, Rail grinding, Track Monitoring and USFD Testing (T-1)

Objective

To impart knowledge about working of track machines and improving quality of output.
To impart training in various aspects of operation of Rail Grinding Machines including principles of Rail Grinding, need, pre and post grinding operations, precautions and monitoring issues, etc.
To impart knowledge about Rail welding Techniques and advances\new developments
To refresh knowledge about Track Monitoring and Track tolerances
To impart knowledge of detection of flaws in rails, basics of USFD techniques and provisions of USFD Manual.
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS, SS, JAG officers.
Duration: 2 weeks
Contents in brief

• Working principles of tamping machines including design mode of working
• Working of BCM & DTS and UNIMAT
• Working of Track Renewal Machines
• Maintenance of diesel engine of track machines & visit to POH unit
• Field visit to Track Machine site
• Damage to rails and basics of Rail Grinding
• Advantage of Rail Grinding
• Issues and precautions in Rail Grinding
• Specifications of Rail Grinding Machines and various systems
• Works to be done before, during and after grinding operation.
• Measurement and monitoring issues
• Target Rail Profile
• Management of Rail Grinding Machines in the section
• Route Planning & frequency of grinding
• Case studies and Economics of Rail Grinding.
• Quality Control in welding & recent developments
• Track monitoring & Track tolerances
• Principles of USFD – USFD Demo & important Manual provisions
• Rail\Weld failures & prevention

/ Special Course on RAIL-WHEEL INTERACTION & DERAILMENT (T-2)

Objective

To impart knowledge on investigation of causes of derailment and learn ways to prevent them.
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS, SS, JAG officers of Civil Engg. OL.
Duration: 6 Days
Contents in brief

• Rail-wheel interaction, importance of conicity
• Permissible tolerances for rolling stock
• Measurements of prescribed parameters
• Peculiar features of rolling stock including their accident proneness
• New Rolling Stock.
• Track tolerances
• Yard Maintenance-safety aspects& good maint. practices
• Derailment case studies
• IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools & measurements
• Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel Loco shed & Electric Loco shed

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Special Course on LAYING OF POINTS & CROSSINGS, PLANNING OF YARDS (T-3)

Objective

To impart knowledge on design, laying and maintenance of Points & Crossings.
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS, SS, JAGofficers.
Duration: 1 week
Content in brief

• Layout calculations (+ hands on)
• Software for Layout Calculations
• Design Aspects of Points & Crossings and advancements ( including casted turn outs)
• Fan Shaped Layout
• Maintenance of Points & Crossings
• Mechanized Turnout Laying & maintenance (UNIMAT)
• Speed Potential on Turnouts
• Planning of yards
• Signalling aspects
• Yard Drainage

Special course on RAILWAY FORMATION & GEO-TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION (T-4)

Objective

To impart basic knowledge of formation design, its execution and rehabilitation.
To impart knowledge on Geotechnical Investigations and its importance in Civil Engineering Projects.
Target Group/ Eligibility

JS, SS & JAGofficers.

Duration: 1 week

Contents in brief

• Geotechnical Method of Investigation including in situ field Testing and case studies.
• RDSO guidelines for earthwork in Railway Projects.
• Design of formation treatment along with case studies.
• Design of cutting profile, bank profile and design of blanket.
• Reinforced earth retaining structure.
• Case studies on cutting rehabilitation + Site Visit.
• Practical aspects of Earth Work in Railway Projects

• Slope stabilization of cutting

/ Special Course on TMS (T-5)
Objective
To impart knowledge about working of TMS to the field users of their respective zones and handle their day to day problems
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS/SS officersof open line
Duration : 1 week
Content in brief

• TMS Overview
• Creation of routes & sections
• Assets creation
• Inspection modules
• Report modules
• Gang/machine working
• Offline version of TMS
• Miscellaneous modules
• Working of security administrators
• Generation of various reports and registers
• Generation of track diagram & Track Planning
• Analysis of TMS data for planning
• TMS Hardware, Internet, purchase, maint. & renewals

• Stores, Land and bridge modules

Special Course for BRIDGE DESIGN ASSISTANT INCLUDING EARTHQUAKE COMPLIANT STUCTURE (B-1)
Objective:
To provide knowledge on design of RCC, PSC and Steel Bridges and Structures
Target Group/ Eligibility
ABEs and Design Assistants involved in bridge design
Duration : 3 weeks
Contents in brief

• Bridge Rules and Substructure Code incl. Foundation
• Bearing capacity
• Methods of structural analysis
• Limit State Design
• Fatigue provision
• Design of foundation substructure with case study
• RCC and PSC structures
• Waterway calculations, deep foundations with case study
• Design of Open web girders, ROB, PSC girders, welded girders,Composite girders incl. codal provisions
• Software Computer application in designing like STAAD etc.
• Bridge bearings, HFSG Bolts
• Track stresses
• Earthquake compliant structure, etc.
• Load assessment of Arch Bridges
• Rehabilitation, Retrofitment of Steel & Concrete Bridges

• Basics of earthquake Engg. & Retrofitment

/ Special Course on PSC CONSTRUCTION (B-2)

Objective

To impart knowledge of Pre Stressed Concrete Construction for bridges and launching of PSC girders
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS,SS,JAG officers.
Duration: 9 Days
Contents in brief
Design aspects -

• Basic principles, Losses, Detailing of reinforcement & cables

Important Construction aspects

• Placement of cables
• Sheathing material & its properties, testing specifications for sheathing duct joints
• End Block system
• Tensioning apparatus, stressing, measurement of prestressing force, releasing of prestressing force
• Grouting– Vents, equipments, operation, precautions for effective grouting
• Maintenance aspects to be considered while construction of PSC girders
• Segmental Construction

Launching of PSC girders
Important aspects of concreting in PSC Girder
Special Course on FABRICATION & ERECTION OF STEEL STRUCTURE (B-3)

Objective

To impart training in various aspects on fabrication of steel girder.
Target Group/ Eligibility-
JS,SS,JAG officers.
Duration: 9 Days
Contents in brief

• Introduction to Bridge girders
• Provision of Steel Bridge & Welded Bridge Code
• Provisions of IRS B1
• Welding basics, process & approval
• Fabrication of steel girder & quality control
• Field erection & assembly
• RDSO inspection of girders
• Bearing & HSFG Bolt
• Visit to workshop

Field visit to Mega Bridge site / Special Course on LAND MANAGEMENT (W-1)
Objective:
To familiarize the officers with various aspects of Land Management
Target Group/Eligibility
SS/JAG Officers
Duration: 1 week
Contents in brief:

• Overview of land management on IR including maintenance of land records & verification, provisions of PPE Act
• Case studies on encroachment removal on IR
• Land acquisition procedures: old v/s new act
• Grow more food
• Property development through Railway Land Development Authority.
• Record keeping in Revenue Deptt.
• Learning, Licensing and Way leave policy & case studies

Special Course on CONTRACTS, ARBITRATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (W-2)

Objective

To refresh knowledge of contracts & arbitration
Target Group/ Eligibility
JAG & SS officers of all disciplines dealing with contract matters
Duration: 2 weeks

Contents in brief

• Pre-tender planning and tender invitation
• Tender opening, processing and finalization
• Important concepts of GCC
• Legal aspects in Contracts & Arbitration
• Prevention & settlement of disputes
• Role of officer as an arbitrator
• Special Conditions in major contracts
• Exposure on supply contracts (P. Way fittings and track machines)
• Contract Management using IT
• FIDIC condition of contracts.
• Introduction to PPP and some case studies
• Project planning & Project management techniques
• Quality Management
• Practical aspect of project management
• MS Project - hands on computer with sample project

• Monitoring tools for project: Weekly, 10 days, rolling
• program, monthly, quarterly etc., financial progress curve

/ Special course FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS (C-2)

Objective

To apprise the participants of the latest techniques of surveying
To impart knowledge on Geotechnical investigation and its importance for civil engineering project including design and construction of formation
To make construction engineers conversant with basic project management techniques.
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS/SS officers of involved in Construction Work.
Duration: 2 weeks
Content in brief

• Modern surveying equipment – GPS, total station, automatic level, etc.
• Survey aspects of construction of major tunnel and bridge
• Photogrammetry and remote sensing
• Layout and other architectural aspects including Green Building aspects
• Geotechnical investigation including field test
• Geophysical methods like - Seismic Refraction

method – Electrical Receptivity Method

• Design of slopes, banks and cuttings
• RDSO guidelines for embankment construction and blanketing
• Project Management techniques including MS Project
• Safety at work site
• Contract Management
• Waterway calculations

Special Course on MODERN SURVEYING (C-1)

Objective

To apprise the officers of the latest techniques of surveying including use of Softwares
To make construction engineers conversant with modern surveying equipments
Target Group/ Eligibility
JS/SS/JAG officersof Construction Organization.
Duration: 1 week
Contents in brief

• Modern Surveying –

• Concepts and types of survey
• Provisions of Engg. code, Works Manual, preparation of Survey reports

• Modern survey techniques and equipments – Use of GPS and Total Station

• Field demo of GPS and Total Station
• Hydrological investigation & catchment area calculations
• Use of softwares in Railway surveys
• Geotechnical investigations
• Remote sensing & its application in Surveys for Railways

/ Special course on Open line Engineers

Objective