Roads, Rails and Race Cars Presents: Introduction to Civil Engineering - Highlighting the High Speed Rail
Introduction to Civil Engineering - Highlighting the High Speed Rail
May 25, 2015
"Introduction to Civil Engineering - Highlighting the High Speed Rail" is a PowerPoint for primary and secondary students that provides an overview of Civil Engineering and areas of specialization. It also highlights the High Speed Rail and careers associated with the Rail Industry. Additionally, this lesson can be paired with a "High Speed Rail Track Design" activity or "Train Traffic Control" computer simulation game.
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Roads, Rails and Race CarsPresents:
Introduction to Civil Engineering -Highlighting the High Speed Rail
What is Engineering?O The word engineer originates from the
Latin term “ingenerare” O Meaning to invent, to create or to regulate
O Engineering is the professional art of applying scientific principles to every day things to help make life easier
What is a Civil Engineer?
O A person who improves the quality of life through the production of infrastructureO Buildings, bridges and other structuresO HighwaysO Dams and leveesO Water treatment plants, waste disposal
O Infrastructure must be safe, functional, elegant and economically sound
Why We Need Civil Engineers
O To make sure our human habitat is livable
O To make sure we use resources wiselyO Sustainable development
O To help maintain our competitiveness in the global economyO Increase productivity
Specializations in Civil Engineering
OStructural EngineeringOConstruction EngineeringOGeotechnical EngineeringOWater Resources EngineeringOEnvironmental EngineeringOTransportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
Nebraska State CapitalLincoln, Nebraska
Burg al ArabDubai, United Arab EmiratesA self-proclaimed 7-star hotel
Dubai TowersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Construction Engineering
Dubai’s expansion from1991 to 2005
Eiffel TowerParis, France
Who can name this structure?
Geotechnical Engineering
The World Islands
Water Resources Engineering
Panama CanalIsthmus of Panama
Hoover DamClark County Nevada -
Mohave County, Arizona
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineers turn disease into delicacy!
1956
1936
BP Oil Spill Cleanup2010
Transportation Engineering
Semi trailers and roadways
Airplanes, Airports and Air Traffic Controllers
High Speed RailO One form of passenger train is called the
High Speed Rail:O It is a form of transportation that uses
electric trains that can travel at very high speeds
O Provides a friendlier alternative than common transportation methods
HistoryO 1899: German Engineers sought a high speed
trainO 1964: Japan capitalized on the High Speed Rail
O Shinkansen …also known as the Bullet TrainO Went 130 mph and carried 100 million people in first 3 years
O 1981: HSR revolution began in Europe starting with FranceO TGV will carry 1 billion people in 20 years
Where are High Speed Rails?
• Asia• Japan
• Europe• France• Germany• Spain
• North America• United States
Size Comparisons
USA High Speed Rail Regions
Illinois High Speed RailO In 2010, Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) got the bid to create the railway
O Since, 243 miles of track has been installed
O Train will be able to go 110 mph
Geography of Rail SystemsO What could be some
things or conditions that rails could experience in different parts of the world?
High Speed Rail Infrastructure
Terminals Tracks
Stations
Signals
PositivesO Opens more space on highways and
interstatesO By 2035, the Midwest Network will create
42,000 jobs and generate $6.1 billion in sales
O Environmentally friendlyO Uses 4-5 times less carbon than an airplane
O Cost is minimal
Problems?O Trains cannot travel
at fast speeds within 30 miles of Chicago, St. Louis and other large cities
O Costs a lot of money to build
O Have to be able to allow trains and other types of traffic to keep flowing
Careers in the Rail Industry
Transportation Engineer
• $46,000-$53,000• Bachelor’s Degree
Diesel Mechanic
• $43,000-$49,000• HS Diploma/GED
Railroad Worker
• $38,000-$44,000• HS Diploma/GED
Activity 1 – Rail Track Design
O Determine where the track will be placed for the Illinois High Speed RailO Have to go from Chicago to St. LouisO Have to go through at least 2 other cities
O Determine the speed of the train along the final track (keep the cities and MPH zones in consideration)
O Find the amount of time it will take to get from Chicago to St. Louis
Activity 2 – Train Traffic Controller Simulation
GameO Get a laptop when instructedO Go to the website:
http://alltraingames.com/ O Complete the simulation of
“Train Traffic Control”O Track the amount of money you earnO Write down totals at the end of each roundO Person with the most money wins
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