CIVL 0014 Middle East College Railway Engineering Alternate Assessment Plan Hello , this is my railway assignment read the giddiness file carefully, also I

CIVL 0014 Middle East College Railway Engineering Alternate Assessment Plan Hello , this is my railway assignment read the giddiness file carefully, also I attached the assignment data it has 50% of the full mark of this semester so please take care of it . Railway Engineering (CIVL 0014) – Spring – 20 – CW (Assignment) – QP
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INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT -2
Module Code: CIVL 0014
Module Name: Railway Engineering
Level: 3
Max. Marks: 100 to be scaled down to out of 50)
Instructions to Student
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Answer all questions.
Deadline of submission: 01/07/2020 at 23:59
The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the
assignment which is 50 % marks
Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
The word count for assignment to be such that 1200-1500 words maximum.
Module Learning Outcomes
Given the current global pandemic, it has been decided to formulate and alternate assessment plan.
Therefore, this coursework intends to address three of the six learning outcomes stated in the module
descriptor (MD) as follows.
1. Employ methods of analysis for railway economics.
2. Calculate and tabulate data for plain line design.
3. Apply industry standards in gauging and clearances design, including use of software, and
demonstrate understanding of situations in which standards are not appropriate.
Assignment Objectives
The aims of this the assignment are to employ methods of analysis for railway economics and Calculate
and tabulate data for plain line design, as well as to provide students with an understanding of the
economics of designing, building and maintaining in railway projects.
TASK 1
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Railway transportation became a more vital need for society, the need to increase the speed of trains
became more and more important. This lead to many improvements in railway practices and engineering.
Design speed is the principal factor controlling horizontal alignment design. When a train rounds a curve,
it has a tendency to want to travel in a straight direction and the track must resist this movement, and
force the train to turn. Suppose a 400 m radius curve is introduced between straight portions of a Meter
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Gauge Railway line intersecting to form a total deviation of 80 degrees. The speed for determining the
equilibrium cant is fixed at 90 km/h and the maximum sectional speed is 120 km/h.
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Calculate the equilibrium cant,
The maximum permissible speed, and
Length of transition.
Can’t deficiency are 165 mm and 100 mm. respectively.
TASK 2
An appraisal of five alternatives, mutually exclusive projects in different cities in Oman, is being made for
a company that requires a benefits of at least 5 % on its invested capital. Which of these projects is best?
The estimated details of the investment are shown in the table below. Consider alternative projects, either
of which would cost 70,000 OMR today and yield benefits over a four -year period as follows:
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Year
1
2
3
4
Muscat Project
60,000 OMR
30,000 OMR
16,000 OMR
19,000 OMR
Nizwa Project
20,000 OMR
40,000 OMR
19,000 OMR
32,000 OMR
Sohar Project
42,000 OMR
16,000 OMR
24,000 OMR
20,000 OMR
Rustaq Project
33,000 OMR
22,000 OMR
12,000 OMR
27,000 OMR
Salalah Project
38,000 OMR
23,000 OMR
29,000 OMR
25,000 0MR
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Note: Please find attached an excel document which contains the data for each student
TASK 3
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By using Indian railway dynamic formula, when velocity are 100 km/h and 150 Km/h, according to the
data given. Find the stress in each layer contact as below
(Example: you were born 24/9/1977, it must be found the static wheel load 1977 KN and the wheel
load carries 24 %) 
1977 KN
24 %
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24 %
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1. Determine the maximum stress when running speed is 100 km/h.
2. Demonstrate mathematically reduction stress ratio between rail contact pressure and ballast
pressure under sleeper in the event that speed 150 km/h.
3. Evaluation increased percentage of sleeper/ ballast contact pressure when train is speeded up
from 100 to 150 km/h
Report Section
The report should contain the following sections:
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Introduction
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Conclusions
Introduction
In the introduction part of your report, you are attempting to inform the reader about the rationale
behind your work. In other words, you are justifying why your work is an essential component of the
module you are taking (CIVL 0014 – Railway Engineering).
2. Main body
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Answer to the mentioned tasks above.
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Get the results and analysis if any.
3. Conclusions (maximum 200 words )
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Synopsis
Rules & Regulations:
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There is no proposed submission
The assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References using CU Harvard Style and
page numbers.
Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
If any content or diagram of the assignment is found copied from the other students then marks
will be deducted from both assignments.
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Kindly, don’t visit companies or any private/government sector at the moment for data collection
for your coursework, please the work with secondary data through literature review and our
online resources available through MEC library.
Guidelines:
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The word count for coursework to be such that 1200-1500 words maximum
Generally use 1.5 x line spacing unless advised. Text Font Number must be typed in your own
words and computer typed using Times New Roman, Cambria, and Calibri font size 12.
Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold.
Start with the title page including student name, ID number and Session as requested.
It is generally better to place figures within the text rather than group them at the end of the
report.
Give a sequential number to all figures (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, etc.)
Add a brief, informative caption to the figures.
Give a sequential number to all tables (Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, etc.), with informative title.
Use page numbers.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below
mentioned categories:
1.
Plagiarism
2.
Malpractice
3.
Ghost Writing
4.
Collusion
5.
Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
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If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
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assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
II.
Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
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5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The
committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
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II.
III.
IV.
If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment
component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a.
If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b.
If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c.
For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* For further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
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till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting
certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
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Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
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Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
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Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.
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Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.
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Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.
Assessment Evaluation Criteria
Classification
And % Range
Reflection and critical
analysis.
Outstanding
Highly
competent
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice,
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional values and
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Knowledge and
Understanding/
Application of Theory
Extensive knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles and concepts
and /or outstanding
application of theory in
practice.
Evidence of Reading
Evidence of reading an
extensive range of
educational
literature/research and
where applicable
workplace strategies,
policies and procedures.
Referencing and
Bibliography
Accurate referencing and
bibliography correctly
using appropriate
referencing style
Presentation, Grammar
and Spelling
Excellent presentation,
logically structured, using
correct grammar and
spelling, excellent crossreferencing and links to
supporting evidence
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Excellent
Very Good Quality
Good (Acceptable)
Adequate/ Satisfactory
Weak /Poor
(all learning outcomes not
adequately met)
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principles and professional
development planning.
Strong analytical skills and
reflective practice used,
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Good use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Acceptable use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Adequate use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Little use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and/or
professional development
planning.
Professional
values and principles not
reflected in the submission.
and/or
Insufficient/no use of
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and
professional development
planning
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of principles
and concepts and /or
excellent knowledge and
understanding
of
the
application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a wide
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
where
applicable,
workplace
strategies,
policies and procedures.
Appropriate
referencing
and bibliography correctly
using
appropriate
referencing style
Good
presentation,
competently
structured,
using correct grammar and
spelling, clear and easy to
use links to supporting
evidence
Good knowledge or key
principles and concepts
and/or good knowledge of
the application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a good
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
where applicable workplace
strategies, policies and
procedures.
Generally well referenced
with correct use of the
appropriate
referencing
style
Reasonable presentation,
completely
structured,
acceptable grammar and
spelling, acceptable links to
supporting evidence
Acceptable knowledge of
key principles and concepts
and/or knowledge of the
application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading an
appropriate
range of
educational
literature/research
and
where applicable, relevant
workplace policies and
procedures
Adequate
referencing.
Generally accurate use of
appropriate
referencing
style
Adequate presentation and
structure,
acceptable
grammar and spelling,
adequate
links
to
supporting evidence
Adequate knowledge of key
principles and concepts
and/or
satisfactory
evidence of the application
of theory in practice.
Evidence
of
minimal
reading
of educational
literature/research
and
where applicable relevant
workplace policies and
procedures
Adequate
referencing.
Appropriate
referencing
style used but may contain
some inaccuracies.
Weak
presentation
,
satisfactory
structure,
grammar and spelling, links
to supporting evidence
Little evidence of
knowledge of key
principles or concepts
and/or little evidence of
the application of theory in
practice
Little or no evidence of
reading outside of the
course textbook and/or
reference to relevant work
place policies and
procedures
Little or no referencing,
incorrect style, or very
inaccurate use of
appropriate referencing
style
Poor presentation,
grammar and spelling, links
to supporting evidence
and/or
and/or
No evidence of knowledge
of key principles or
concepts and/or no
evidence of application o…
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