The "Design of Metro Rail System" course offers a thorough exploration of metro rail infrastructure design. Beginning with "Elevated Viaduct Design," it covers essential components, loads, and specific analysis and design concepts for metro viaducts. The "Substructure and Foundation" module delves into support systems and foundations for stability and longevity. Shifting to "Elevated and Underground Metro Stations," the course addresses unique challenges in design, encompassing architectural and structural aspects. The module on "Retaining Systems for Underground Metro Stations" explores crucial structures for stability, including diaphragm walls. The course, blending theory and practical applications, equips participants to contribute effectively to the design and implementation of resilient metro rail infrastructure.

Course Objectives

• Understand the components and design principles of metro stations, focusing on their functionality, layout, and architectural considerations.
• Gain insights into the modeling and analysis techniques used in assessing the structural integrity and performance of metro stations, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
• Discuss the design considerations for station components, including platforms, concourses, entrances, and circulation spaces, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Explore the components and structural elements of metro viaducts, including piers, spans, girders, and track systems, and their role in supporting elevated metro lines.
• Investigate modeling and analysis methodologies employed in evaluating the structural behavior and performance of metro viaducts, highlighting software tools commonly used in engineering analysis.
• Provide an overview of software applications utilized in the analysis and design of metro viaducts, emphasizing their capabilities in simulating various load scenarios and optimizing structural performance.