The ‘Transportation infrastructure Engineering’ course will provoke the thought process of the learners, towards current industrial practices and challenges in the execution of transportation infrastructure projects. The course coverage includes Tunnelling, deep excavation support systems, viaduct erections, planning of modern airports, runway orientation, Terminal buildings, Types of marine structure, Material selection and construction practices in flexible and rigid pavements. This course which is carefully curated by industry experts along with case studies enable learners to get a good insight and understanding of the best practices available in the industry in Metro rail, Airports and Highway Engineering.
Course Objectives
Online
5 Units
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
L&T EduTech
₹5100 (inclusive of tax)
Students pursuing Diploma/ UG /PG Programs in Civil Engineering
Basic Civil Engineering
32 hours
Satya Kumar Sunkavalli Design Head, EDRC - Transportation Infrastructure IC, L&T Construction
With an M.Tech in Transportation Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, India, this professional brings 15 years of demonstrated expertise in detailed design and pre-bid engineering across a spectrum of infrastructure projects including highways, airports, and railways. Specializing in pavement design and materials, evaluation, and rehabilitation measures for highways and aircraft pavements, their proficiency extends to exploring new pavement materials and technologies. They excel in engineering solutions using geosynthetics for infrastructure projects and associated earth retention systems, as well as highway geometric designs and design coordination.
Overview of Metro, Transit Oriented Development, Feasibility Study for MRTS Project, Sustainable and Smart Technologies, Recent Advancements & Future Technologies (High Speed Rail Technology, 'Maglev & Ground Effect Trains etc.). Basic Interfacing Principles – Alignment, Urban level planning, constraints and restrictions, Introduction to Building Information Modelling in Metros, HVAC Systems, Tunnel Ventilation System, Public Health Engineering, Fire Alarm System etc.
Alignment / Span configuration of elevated structures, choosing type of Pier based on alignment profile, Rail / Over Head Equipment mast, Station overall layout, Pier arm - spine wing / cantilever and Platformprecast/cast-in-situ system. Erection methods and case studies, Components of Elevated Metro Viaduct and stations, Components of underground stations, Station overall layout, Space planning. Contracts and MEP systems in Metros, Analysis and Design, Spine beam method, Design of station components, Loads and introduction to IRC/IRS Codes. Underground Stations and its configurations, Shoring Systems, supporting systems, Construction Methodology (Bottom-Up method/ Top-Down method), Earth retaining structures, Secant pile wall design, Guide walls, Diaphragm walls, Introduction to analysis using Wallap, Introduction to Station analysis using STADD Pro.
Overview and Introduction of Airport, Features of a modern airport, Need for Growth Requirements, Important Codes and aviation regulation organizations, ICAO: Outline of Master Planning process. Configuration and orientation of runways, Site selection of green field airport, Survey of various elements. Design of Runway, Taxiways, Aprons, Design of Drainage System, Ducts and Lighting System, Layout, planning considerations and functions of Terminal building, BIM model walkthrough, Approach roads, Landscaping and Drains, Multi-Level/Surface car parking, Arrival/Departure Planning, Forecourt, Air Traffic Control Tower, Water Supply Management & Water Harvesting, Fuel storage and supply, Power Supply and Renewable energy, Airport fire & Rescue station
Pre-construction Activities, Statutory Approvals, Phase-wise deployment of key resources and setting up of site infrastructure, Estimation of requirement of Plant and equipment, Airport Layout and Grading Plan, Execution & Estimation of various Layers of Flexible Pavements, Construction: Rigid pavement, Execution of Drainage, Runway Marking, Ducts and Approach Lighting Systems, Navigational and Meteorological Aids. Introduction and Evolution of Ports and Harbour, Operation and components of Ports, Approach Facilities, Navigation Aids, Design considerations and Functional requirements of typical structures, Breakwater Structures, Berthing Structures, Fenders, Dolphin, Shipyard structures - Slipways, Dry Docks, Floating Docks, and Ship Lifts, Shore protection and Reclamation works
Overview of Highway, Road Pavement Layers – Components and Functions, Highway alignment and Survey, Geometric features of Highway design, Grade separator and interchanges, Introduction to Subgrade Soil, Introduction to Stone Aggregate, Introduction to Bituminous Material, Introduction to Bituminous Paving Mixes, Introduction to Portland Cement and Cement Concrete, Introduction to Pavement Construction Practices, Construction of Embankment and Subgrade, Construction of Granular Sub-base (GSB), Construction of Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt (DBM and BC), Construction of Dry Lean Concrete, Construction of Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC)