COURSE CONTENT FOR IRICEN COURSES

IRSE PROBATIONERS COURSE – Phase I IRSEPROBATIONERSCOURSE –Phase II

Objective
Objective  To provide knowledge as an extension over Phase 1 on
 To provide basic knowledge of the theory of Permanent Permanent Way, Works and Bridge technology so as to equip
Way, Works and Railway Bridge technology to enable the probationer to take charge as Assistant Engineer.
the probationers to make the best use for their field Target Group/ Eligibility
training IRSE Probationers after completing Phase 1 & substantial field
Target Group/ Eligibility training.
IRSE Probationers Duration: 9 Weeks
Duration: 7 Weeks Content in brief
Content in brief Permanent Way
Permanent Way  Points & Crossings – Revision\Panel Discussion
 Rail Manufacturing & Specifications  SWR/LWR, USFD, Curves
 Rails and Fastenings, Sleepers and Fastenings  Schedule of Dimensions-Revision\Panel Discussion
 Concrete sleepers  USFD
 Elastic Fastenings  Weld\ Rail failures ‘Analysis & Prevention’
 Ballast  Layout Calculations , Turnouts on curves
 Curves, basics & design  Realignment of Curves
 Points and crossings –Basics, PSC layouts, Laying &  Mechanized Track Maintenance & Small Track Machines
Maintenance  Mechanized Track laying\Renewal
 Level Crossings(including provisions of IRPWM)& Policy  Rail Grinding
 Welding Techniques,  Track Monitoring and Track Tolerances
 SWR, LWR, SEJ etc.  RWI & Derailments and Rolling Stocks (incl. case studies)
 Glued and insulated joints, Testing of Glued Joints  Rolling stock -
 Track Policy, Standards, Renewal criteria (Including track  IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools & measurements
structure on bridge)  Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel Loco
 Schedule of Dimensions shed & Electric Loco shed
 Track Maintenance & Renewal – Conventional  High Speeds & heavy haul operation
 Introduction to Track Machines  Engineering Restrictions & Indicators
 Maintenance of track in electrified sections and  Safety at Work sites( Including G&SR provisions)
track circuited areas, yard drainage  CRS’s sanction
 Monsoon patrolling/breaches & diversion  TMS
 Working of push trollies, motor trollies, lorries and Bridges
Material trains.  Bridge Rules, Sub-structure Code Including foundation
 Engg. scale plan preparation & checking  Repairs, Rebuilding & Strengthening of steel bridges
 Duties of P.Way officials including inspection schedules  Repairs, Rebuilding and Strengthening of Concrete Bridges
Bridges  Under-water Inspection of bridges
 Bridge locations  Concrete Bridge Code
 Steel Bridge Code and Welded Bridge Code
 Discharge and Waterway calculations
 Fabrication of Steel girders
 River training and protection works
 Construction aspects of PSC, Design Principles of PSC Girders
 Types of bridges, components and functions  Launching, Erection, regirdering of Steel Bridges
 Bridge Bearings  Erection, Launching of PSC Girders
 Type of girders, Fabrication, Painting  NDT
 Temporary Arrangements  Calendar Hamilton Span for Restoration
 Bridge Inspection & NRS, Maintenance of Bridges Works
Works  Modern Surveying and GPS, EDM Demo
 Earth work and formation treatment  Provisions of ‘Engg. Codes’
 Measurement of works  Estimate & Rate Analysis
 Building construction  Preparation of Contractors’ Bill
 Colony Maint. incl. RDSO Specification for roof repairs
 Water supply and Sanitation
 Building Materials ( Specifications, testing & acceptance)
 Introduction to contracts
 Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
 Green building concepts & case studies  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
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INTEGRATED COURSE WORKS

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), Target Group/ Eligibility
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
 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.
SAG officers of 1991 IRSE Exam Batch.
Duration: 2 Days
(1st Nov & 2 nd Nov. 2017)
Seminar on 1st Nov, 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
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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: Alumino Thermit 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 .  Inspection, Repair and Rehabilitations of
 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
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.
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
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Special Course on Mechanized Track Maint. & Renewals, Special Course on RAIL-WHEEL INTERACTION &
Rail grinding, Track Monitoring and USFD Testing (T-1) DERAILMENT (T-2)
Objective Objective
 To impart knowledge about working of track machines  To impart knowledge on investigation of causes of
and improving quality of output. derailment and learn ways to prevent them.
 To impart training in various aspects of operation of Rail
Target Group/ Eligibility
Grinding Machines including principles of Rail
JS, SS, JAG officers of Civil Engg. OL.
Grinding, need, pre and post grinding operations,
precautions and monitoring issues, etc. Duration: 6 Days
 To impart knowledge about Rail welding Techniques Contents in brief
and advances\new developments
 Rail-wheel interaction, importance of conicity
 To refresh knowledge about Track Monitoring and
Track tolerances  Permissible tolerances for rolling stock
 To impart knowledge of detection of flaws in rails,  Measurements of prescribed parameters
basics of USFD techniques and provisions of USFD  Peculiar features of rolling stock including their accident
proneness
Manual.
 New Rolling Stock.
Target Group/ Eligibility  Track tolerances
JS, SS, JAG officers.  Yard Maintenance-safety aspects& good maint. practices
 Derailment case studies
Duration: 2 weeks
 IRICEN Demo yard with measuring tools &
Contents in brief
measurements
 Working principles of tamping machines including
 Field visits to C&W Depots(Coaching & Freight), Diesel
design mode of working
Loco shed & Electric Loco shed
 Working of BCM & DTS and UNIMAT
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 Working of Track Renewal Machines Special Course on LAYING OF POINTS & CROSSINGS,
 Maintenance of diesel engine of track machines & visit PLANNING OF YARDS (T-3)
to POH unit
Objective
 Field visit to Track Machine site
 To impart knowledge on design, laying and
 Damage to rails and basics of Rail Grinding
maintenance of Points & Crossings.
 Advantage of Rail Grinding
 Issues and precautions in Rail Grinding Target Group/ Eligibility
 Specifications of Rail Grinding Machines and various JS, SS, JAG officers.
systems
Duration: 1 week
 Works to be done before, during and after grinding
Content in brief
operation.
 Layout calculations (+ hands on)
 Measurement and monitoring issues
 Software for Layout Calculations
 Target Rail Profile
 Design Aspects of Points & Crossings and advancements
 Management of Rail Grinding Machines in the section
( including casted turn outs)
 Route Planning & frequency of grinding
 Fan Shaped Layout
 Case studies and Economics of Rail Grinding.
 Maintenance of Points & Crossings
 Quality Control in welding & recent developments
 Mechanized Turnout Laying & maintenance (UNIMAT)
 Track monitoring & Track tolerances
 Speed Potential on Turnouts
 Principles of USFD – USFD Demo & important Manual
 Planning of yards
provisions
 Signalling aspects
 Rail\Weld failures & prevention
 Yard Drainage
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Special course on RAILWAY FORMATION & GEO- Special Course on TMS (T-5)
TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION (T-4)
Objective
Objective  To impart knowledge about working of TMS to the
 To impart basic knowledge of formation design, its field users of their respective zones and handle their
execution and rehabilitation. day to day problems
 To impart knowledge on Geotechnical Investigations Target Group/ Eligibility
and its importance in Civil Engineering Projects. JS/SS officers of open line
Target Group/ Eligibility Duration : 1 week
JS, SS & JAG officers. Content in brief
Duration: 1 week  TMS Overview
Contents in brief  Creation of routes & sections
 Geotechnical Method of Investigation including in situ  Assets creation
field Testing and case studies.  Inspection modules
 RDSO guidelines for earthwork in Railway Projects.  Report modules
 Design of formation treatment along with case studies.  Gang/machine working
 Design of cutting profile, bank profile and design of  Offline version of TMS
blanket.  Miscellaneous modules
 Reinforced earth retaining structure.  Working of security administrators
 Case studies on cutting rehabilitation + Site Visit.  Generation of various reports and registers
 Practical aspects of Earth Work in Railway Projects  Generation of track diagram & Track Planning
 Slope stabilization of cutting  Analysis of TMS data for planning
 TMS Hardware, Internet, purchase, maint. & renewals
 Stores, Land and bridge modules
Special Course for BRIDGE DESIGN ASSISTANT Special Course on PSC CONSTRUCTION (B-2)
INCLUDING EARTHQUAKE COMPLIANT STUCTURE (B-1) Objective
 To impart knowledge of Pre Stressed Concrete
Objective:
Construction for bridges and launching of PSC girders
 To provide knowledge on design of RCC, PSC and Steel
Bridges and Structures Target Group/ Eligibility
JS,SS, JAG officers.
Target Group/ Eligibility Duration: 9 Days
ABEs and Design Assistants involved in bridge design
Contents in brief
Duration : 3 weeks  Design aspects -
Contents in brief
 Basic principles, Losses, Detailing of reinforcement &
 Bridge Rules and Substructure Code incl. Foundation
 Bearing capacity cables
 Methods of structural analysis  Important Construction aspects
 Limit State Design  Placement of cables
 Fatigue provision  Sheathing material & its properties, testing
 Design of foundation & substructure with case study specifications for sheathing duct joints
 RCC and PSC structures  End Block system
 Waterway calculations, deep foundations with case  Tensioning apparatus, stressing, measurement of
study
prestressing force, releasing of prestressing force
 Design of Open web girders, ROB, PSC girders, welded
girders, Composite girders incl. codal provisions  Grouting– Vents, equipments, operation, precautions
 Software Computer application in designing like STAAD for effective grouting
etc.  Maintenance aspects to be considered while
 Bridge bearings, HFSG Bolts construction of PSC girders
 Track stresses  Segmental Construction
 Earthquake compliant structure, etc.  Launching of PSC girders
 Load assessment of Arch Bridges  Important aspects of concreting in PSC Girder
 Rehabilitation, Retrofitment of Steel & Concrete Bridges
 Basics of earthquake Engg. & Retrofitment
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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 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 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 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
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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 officers of 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 Crane Working
Objective
To apprise the officers about Crane capacities, safety
aspects and safety certificate requirements for execution
of works
Target Group/ Eligibility- JS,SS,JAG officers
Duration: 2 Days
Contents in brief
 Necessity of Crane working for Railway Works such as
LHS /RUBs
 Standard operating Procedure for working of Cranes.
 Different types of cranes with their capacity and legal
aspects about their safety certificates & precautions.
 Field visit to Crane Maintenance Workshop to
understand safety aspects & safety certificates
requirements for operators, owners etc.
 Case Studies of Works involving Crane Working in
construction of LHS/RUB, regirdering in bridges.
Special course on Open line Engineers
Objective
 To refresh specific knowledge about maintenance of
Permanent Way with emphasis on safety
 Target Group/ Eligibility
i) IRSE officers- 1-2 years after posting as ADEN
ii) Group ‘B’ officers- 2-4 years after completion of
integrated course
Duration: 2 weeks
Content in brief-
 Rails- Handling, laying and Maintenance practices,
rail joints
 Concrete sleepers- Handling, laying and Maintenance
practices for main line & special sleepers
 Elastic fastenings- Acceptance check by AEN, Proper
installation, toe load, maintenance aspects
 Rail welding- ATW, FBW correct procedure and
quality control measures, acceptance of joints
 Rail & Weld defects- Types, action to be taken for
prevention and action to be taken after failure.
Various instructions about joggling of welds
 USFD- Types of machines, calibration, sensitivity
setting, testing procedure, frequency, flaw patterns,
classification of defects and action to be taken
 Cleaning of Ballast- Profile, deep screening &
shoulder cleaning
 Points & Crossings- Types, inspection, layout
replacement of T/outs, Thick web switches
 Yards- Maintenance of yards including drainage
 Track Monitoring & Tolerances- Use of track
monitoring results in maintenance planning
 LWR & SWR- Maintenance provisions, do’s & don’ts
 Track structure on Bridges- including LWR on bridges
 Curves- Inspection & re alignment
 Mechanical Maintenance & relaying- Pre, during &
post temping operations, levelling & lining, design
mode working, BCM, PQRS, TRT, T-28 working
 Rail wheel interaction & Derailment investigation-
Rolling stocks- Theory& Field visits
 Level crossings
 SOD- Important provisions
 Safety at work sites