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Course: 2025/2026

Railways and Automobile
(18584)
Academic Program of Industrial Engineering via Bachelor in Industrial Technology Engineering (Plan: 510 - Estudio: 256)


Coordinating teacher: DIAZ LOPEZ, VICENTE

Department assigned to the subject: Mechanical Engineering Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Machine Mechanics
Objectives
Know the fundamentals of road and rail transport. Know in depth the dynamics of a motor vehicle. To know in depth the dynamics of a railway. Know the regulations of both sectors.
Learning Outcomes
CB1. Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study CB2. Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CB3. Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgements which include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. CB5. Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy. CG1. Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Industrial Engineering. CG3. Ability to design a system, component or process in the field of Industrial Technologies to meet the required specifications CG4. Knowledge and ability to apply current legislation as well as the specifications, regulations and mandatory standards in the field of Industrial Engineering. CG5. Adequate knowledge of the concept of company, institutional and legal framework of the company. Organisation and management of companies. CG6. Applied knowledge of company organisation. CG8. Knowledge and ability to apply quality principles and methods. CG9. Knowledge and ability to apply computational and experimental tools for the analysis and quantification of Industrial Engineering problems. RA1. Knowledge and understanding: Have basic knowledge and understanding of science, mathematics and engineering within the industrial field, as well as knowledge and understanding of Mechanics, Solid and Structural Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Production Systems, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Organisation and Electrical Engineering. RA2. Engineering Analysis: To be able to identify engineering problems within the industrial field, recognise specifications, establish different resolution methods and select the most appropriate one for their solution RA5. Engineering Applications: To be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and design devices or processes in the field of industrial engineering in accordance with criteria of cost, quality, safety, efficiency and respect for the environment. RA6. Transversal Skills: To have the necessary skills for the practice of engineering in today's society.
Description of contents: programme
1. Infrastructure and superstructure 2. Types of vehicles. Rolling stock. 3. Resistance to movement. 4. Traction and braking. 5. Curved traffic
Learning activities and methodology
There will be lectures, practical exercises in the classroom to understand the syllabus, and group practice sessions. 4 practical sessions will be held: 1. Determination of performance. 2. Analysis of the components of a motor vehicle. 3. Use of the theodolite to determine a route. 4. Visit to a railway facility or a facility in the automotive sector.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • F. Aparicio, C. Vera y Vicente Diaz . Vehicle Theory. Seccion de Publicaciones ETS Ingenieros Industriales Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. 2023
  • V. Diaz López, E. Olmeda, A. Gauchía, D. García-Pozuelo, B.L. Boada y M.J.L. Boada . Automobiles and railways . UNED. 2012

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.