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Lecturer(s)
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Kohout Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
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Vágner Jakub, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Testing of rolling stock in the development and approval process. 2. Static strength testing. 3. Lone force testing. 4. Dynamic strength tests in the laboratory (dynamic test stand). 5. Driving strength tests. 6. Quasi-static derailment safety tests. 7. Driving derailment safety tests. 8. Principles of measuring wheelsets. 9. Stationary tests of rolling stock brakes. 10. Driving tests of rolling stock brakes. 11. Traction tests of traction vehicles. 12. Tests to determine the running resistance of rolling stock. 13. Other tests.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
- Home preparation for classes
- 38 hours per semester
- Contact teaching
- 52 hours per semester
- Preparation for a credit (assessment)
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for an exam
- 35 hours per semester
- Term paper
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the currently used testing procedures for rolling stock.
Graduates are able to orientate themselves in the problems of preparing, conducting and evaluating tests of rolling stock.
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Prerequisites
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Students are expected to have knowledge of the content of the subjects recommended for enrolment in previous years of study, in particular Rolling Stock and Theory of Rail Vehicles
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation
The course concludes with an exam where students must demonstrate their knowledge of the subject matter taught and their ability to apply it.
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Recommended literature
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Handbook of railway vehicle dynamics. Boca Raton ;: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. ISBN 978-1-1386-0285-4.
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Technical Specification for Interoperability (LOC-PAS, WAG, INF, NOI, CCS). .
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