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Program overview18-Jan-2014 14:50

Year 2013/2014Organization Civil Engineering and GeosciencesEducation Master Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics

Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5

Master TIL 2013 Master Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics 2013 Courses (80 EC) Fundamentals (27 EC) CIE4801 Transportation and Spatial Modelling 6 SPM4611 Transport and Logistic Systems from an Engineering and Actor

Perspective6

TIL4030 Interdisciplinary Fundamentals 6 WB3420-11 Introduction Transport and Logistic Engineering 6 WB3423-04 The Delft Systems Approach 3

Specialisations (26-27 EC) (1 specialisation) Specialisation P - Policy: Infrastructure, Planning and Environment (26 EC) AE4456 Safety of Transportation 3 AR0190 Urban Sustainability (TiDO) 2 CIE4760 Infrastucture Projects: Assessment and Planning 6 CIE5750 Transport and spatial planning for urbanized regions 4 SPM4631 Transport Policy 6 SPM5610 Planning and Design of Multi-Modal Infrastructure Networks 5

Specialisation D - Design: Transport Systems and Networks (27 EC) AE4443 Airline Operations 5 CIE4811-09 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems 6 CIE5802-09 Advanced Transportation Modelling 4 CIE5803-09 Railway Traffic Management 4 SPM5610 Planning and Design of Multi-Modal Infrastructure Networks 5 WI4062TU Transport, Routing and Scheduling 3

Specialisation O - Operations: Traffic, Technology and Control (26 EC) CIE4821-09 Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation 6 CIE5804-09 Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management 4 CIE5805 Intelligent Vehicles 4 ME1406 Control of Intelligent Transport Infrastructures 3 SPM9325 Simulation Master Class 4 WB3417-04 Discrete Systems: MPSC 5

Specialisation E - Engineering: Transport, Logistics and Supply Chains (26 EC) CIE4840 Freight Transportation Systems: Analysis and Modelling 4 ME1405 Automation of Transport Systems 3 ME1406 Control of Intelligent Transport Infrastructures 3 SPM4621 Supply Chain Analysis and Engineering 6 SPM5620 Design and Management of Multi-Modal Logistic Chains 4 WB3419-03 Characterization and Handling of Bulk Solid Materials 6

Electives (26-27 EC) Electives T&P - Transport and Planning (at least 1 course) CIE4760 Infrastucture Projects: Assessment and Planning 6 CIE4811-09 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems 6 CIE4821-09 Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation 6 CIE4822-09 Traffic Management and Control 6 CIE4831-09 Empirical Analysis for Transport & Planning 6 CIE4840 Freight Transportation Systems: Analysis and Modelling 4 CIE5730 Spatial and Transport Economics 4 CIE5750 Transport and spatial planning for urbanized regions 4 CIE5802-09 Advanced Transportation Modelling 4 CIE5803-09 Railway Traffic Management 4 CIE5804-09 Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management 4 CIE5805 Intelligent Vehicles 4 CIE5810-09 Traffic Safety 4

Electives T&L - Transport and Logistics (at least 1 course) SPM4416 Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects 6 SPM4423 Legal Aspects of MAS Design 5 SPM4621 Supply Chain Analysis and Engineering 6 SPM4631 Transport Policy 6 SPM5610 Planning and Design of Multi-Modal Infrastructure Networks 5 SPM5620 Design and Management of Multi-Modal Logistic Chains 4 SPM9155 Advanced System Dynamics 4 SPM9325 Simulation Master Class 4

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Electives TEL - Transportation Engineering (at least 1 course) ME1403-13 Advanced Operations Management 6 ME1405 Automation of Transport Systems 3 ME1406 Control of Intelligent Transport Infrastructures 3 ME1410-13 Quantitative Methods for Logistics 6 WB3416-03 Design with the Finite Element Method 3 WB3417-04 Discrete Systems: MPSC 5 WB3419-03 Characterization and Handling of Bulk Solid Materials 6 WB3422-11 Design of Transport Equipment 6

Electives C&O - Control and Operations (at least 1 course or optional if at least 1course Electives TIL) AE4441 Value Engineering & Optimisation 6 AE4443 Airline Operations 5 AE4444 Air Traffic Management 3 AE4446 Airport Operations 4 AE4451 Network and Fleet Planning 3 AE4452 RAMS and Human Factors 6 AE4454 Life Cycle Analysis and Production 6 AE4456 Safety of Transportation 3

Electives TIL - Other TIL fields (at least 1 course or optional if at least 1 courseElectives C&O) AR0190 Urban Sustainability (TiDO) 2 CIE4330 Ports and Waterways 1 4 CIE5306 Ports and Waterways 2 4 MT313 Shipping Management 3 MT725 Inland Shipping 2 TIL6000 Master classes Infrastructure and Environment 1 WI4062TU Transport, Routing and Scheduling 3 WM0320TU Ethics and Engineering 3

Free electives and projects (optional) CIE4040-09 Internship 10 TIL4020-11 Interdisciplinary Research Project 7

Free electives Projects and seminars (40 EC) TIL4010-11 TIL Seminars 3 TIL5050-12 Interdisciplinary Design Project 7 TIL5060 Thesis 30

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Master TIL 2013

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Courses (80 EC)

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Fundamentals (27 EC)

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CIE4801 Transportation and Spatial Modelling 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R. van Nes

Instructor Prof.dr.ir. E. de Romph

Contact Hours / Weekx/x/x/x

6/0/0/0 + 4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period 12

Course Language English

Course Contents 1. Role of models in transportation and spatial system analysis, main model components and their relationships, modellingconcepts2.Travel choice modelling, utility theory, Logit-models, Nested logit3. System description, zonal segmentation, network description, shortest path trees4. Trip generation models5. Trip distribution models, estimation of trip distribution functions6. Mode choice models, simultaneous distribution-modal split models7. Time of day and departure time models8. Assignment models, uncongested and congested network assignment, equilibrium concept, stochastic assignment, systemoptimal assignment, public transport assignment9. OD matrix estimation models10. Forecasting11. Transport modelling in practice12. Spatial interaction models, choice modelling in spatial systems13. Land-use transport interactions models, TIGRIS14. Exercise using commercial transport modelling software (Omnitrans) in setting up a modelling analysis, and assessing atransport system and solution strategies

Study Goals 1. Identify and describe the main components of transportation and land use models2. Apply and discuss the main modelling techniques for the components of the four (five) stage transportation model3. Analyse and discuss today's transportation and land use models4. Set-up and perform a systematic modelling analysis to assess a transportation system and solution strategies

Education Method Lectures, exercises, practical

Literature and StudyMaterials

Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):1. Ortuzar, J. de Dios, L.G. Willumsen (2011) Modelling transport 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester2. Selected papers on Spatial Modelling, references will be provided3. Manual of exercises in Omnitrans

Obligatory other materials:Transparencies and other material on Blackboard

Assessment Written exam (open questions, closed book) and practical with written report

Remarks The individual exercise must be completed and the deadline for handing in the report is week 7. The exercise grade will remainvalid for a maximum of 18 months.

NB: In case the exercises are not completed in time, one will not be allowed to make the final written exam.

Judgement Written exam (75%) + written report about exercise (25%)

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SPM4611 Transport and Logistic Systems from an Engineering and ActorPerspective

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Module Manager Ir. M.W. Ludema

Module Manager Dr. J.C. van Ham


0/4/4/0

Education Period 23

Start Education 2

Exam Period 34


Summary This course teaches the student to facilitate a multi-actor and societal environment by specifically designing simple and complex(service)systems in the TIL domain, dealing with substantive as well as procedural aspects of the systems engineering process.The focus is on Transport & Logistics Systems from the perspective of Systems Engineering and Integral Systems Design. Thecourse considers a wide range of tools and methods that guides policy-making, opportunity statements, the asset acquisitionprocess, need-analysis, requirement statements/analysis, conceptual design, functional design, behavioural design, physicaldesign and Life cycle engineering of the Transport & Logistics Systems Engineering that can be used during serveral engineerngphases. Transport & Logistics System typically have a long life of type and often are (re)designed to meet changing demands.Attention is given to the context in which a TIL-System must perform (in past and future) often in respect to conflictingsituations. Tools and methods will be applied to a wide range or TIL-Systems, like public rail transport, high way projects,container shipping, container handling systems, logistics distribution systems, airtaxi services, etc. Attention will be given to theManagement of Service Systems that together with the physical TIL-systems fulfill mobility demands of both persons and goods,such as decision support systems, financing systems, event management systems, tracking and tracing systems and steeringinstruments to promote sustainable mobility. Special attention will be given to asset management, logistics support and X-abilityfactors, like: availability, reliability, maintainability, risk, sustainability, constructability and producibility related design criteria.During the course, students practice activities and tasks of individual phases of a systems engineering process. The course is amixture of lectures and assignments.

Course Contents Outline of the course:

The course starts with a quick review of the origin, fundamentals, and qualities of the field systems analysis/engineering andengineering design. An overview of the role of meta engineering approaches in respect to more disciplinary (often more detailed)engineering approaches is given from a project management perspective. During the lectures the student will be involved insmall classroom assignments. The overall course is practical in nature. In working assignments the students will be working insmall groups and will be engaged in a Systems Engineering Process and work on their own design project in a duo-actor setting.

Theoretical Line:Short recap on engineering design, system engineering fundamentals and the role of stakeholders (for MSc TIL students).Design and development of product in production environment.Identification of analysis and design activities within the engineering of TIL-systems.Functional Discovery and Analysis of a range reference TIL-systems (e.g. distribution network, urban transport shipping,container shipping service, cargo tracking en tracing system, high-way covering and connections, transport system interaction innew development area, airtaxi-service, etc.) as a preparation for systems engineering exercises.The interrelation between Systems Engineering, Asset Management, Maintenance Management.Introducing a Practical Framework for Systems EngineeringLife Cycle Engineering, RAMS, Service Logistics, RAMS and Design-to-X-ability (for MSc SEPAM students).

Practical Line:Formalizing the Practical Framework for Systems EngineeringOpportunity Statements and Need AnalysisConcept DescriptionsMission AnalysisOperational ConceptSupportability ConceptInformal Stakeholder RequirementsFormal Design RequirementsBehavioral/Temporal DesignFunctional DesignStructural/Physical DesignInterface ManagementConfiguration ManagementVerification and ValidationDetailed design of some chosen componentRe-engineering of the design from a specific Design-to-X-ability perspectivePresentation of large assignment resultsExcursion(s) when initiated en co-organized with students

Study Goals The course aims at providing knowledge and skills to the student regarding the specific design of complex and dynamic systemsin the domain of transport, infrastructure and logistics. The course focuses on the integral design of systems for transport ofpassengers and goods, as well as combined transport in all modes of transportation, including underground infrastructure.

On completion of the course, students are knowledgeable of:Diversity of notions, approaches, design principles and assessment techniques in the design of complex systems in the TILdomain, from a perspective of integral design and systems engineering (especially MSc-TIL students).The complexity and dynamics of an open and structured TIL systems architecture, focusing on the layered nature and interfaceissues between these layers and the operational environment.Characteristics of TIL-Systems such as incremental or conceptual change processes, technological innovation, multi-actorparticipation, open planning process decision environments and project management configurationsconstraints of a societal, legal, operational nature in accepting and sustainably nature in accepting and sustainably implementingin a socio-economical and spatial environment under conditions of societal constraints and requirements.

At the end of this course the student will be capable of:Assessing the scope and applicability of the most important methods and techniques applied in the various phases of the designprocess and assessment of the design products; Addressing the most important steps in the different phases of a generic systemsengineering process;Understanding of both the consumer and designer perspective in a large system engineering process;Dealing with conflicting interests and design aspects at the various phases of the design process;Assessment and integration of constraints in the integral design such as environmental, safety, spatial and sustainabilityrequirements;Participating in the mainstream of the design of aspect oriented or functional systems of the integral design, such as city

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logistics, decision support systems, public transport, traffic control and management systems, container handling, regionaldistribution networks, (air-)ports, road and railway infrastructure, to name a few;Drafting and assessing system performance indicators of a legal and procedural nature, operating envelopes, safety cases, impactassessment and incident handling strategies;Participating in decision making processes relevant to the design processes of TIL systems;Develop functional, temporal and physical design and be able to evaluate the interrelationships between these designs.Perform final verification and validation of delivered designs agains earlier stated requirements;Understand the implication of designing and the resulting design when taking a Design-to-X-ability perspective (especially MSc-Sepam students).

Education Method A mix of lectures, assignments, discussions three times a week, 2 hours each. A large part of the course is aimed at playing andexperiencing a systems engineering process for a dedicated project from both a consumer as a designer perspective.

The course is a preparation of the MSc SEPAM design project spm5920 (MSc SEPAM) or the MSc Interdisciplinary ProjectTIL5050-12 (MSc-TIL)) in which the acquired knowledge can be applied to specific design assignments in multi-actor andmultidisciplinary partnership projects. The course applies experiences gained in several projects in the TIL domain.

Assessment The assessment has a written (exam) and and a practical part:

Written examination on lectured theories, methods and approaches in respect to a set of articles and book chapters 40%

Practical: Large group assignment composed out of smaller group assignments 60%

Minimum results for each of these parts should be >= 5,0, final results should be >= 5,75.

Module Material The course applies Blackboard facilities and electronic documentation.

A virtual reader containing the study material chapters from books and journal articles or references to them will be madeavailable for this course.

TIL4030 Interdisciplinary Fundamentals 6Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint

Instructor Dr. J.A. Annema


4.0.0.0+0.4.0.0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period 12


Course Contents In this course we will introduce and overview the entire TIL field. Note that the study load is not evenly spread over Q1 and Q2.All lectures / group meetings are in Q1, but you have Q2 to finish you assignment.

In the first week we have a busy schedule planned with lectures and group exercises, and you will make a kick start with a"mini" Interdisciplinary Project that you will be working on in a group of students throughout the course, and that determines50% of your final grade. In the first week we will also bring you up to speed (or at least motivate you) with some skills that youwill need throughout your TIL curriculum: scientific thinking and reasoning, and problem solving / programming (in matlab).

In the weeks thereafter you become familiar with the many different reference models, viewpoints, concepts and ideas within theTIL domain, and also get to know the four specializations of the TIL curriculum: P (policy), D (design), E (engineering) and O(operations) through different showcases, group exercises and an excursion.

In this course we will illustrate that in reality (that is, in large TIL projects), there is no P without D, E without O, or any othercombination you can think of. You cannot design transport networks without considering operations (e.g. management), or thepolicy context, or the consequences for logistic chains. Transport, by its very nature is a multi- and in many cases aninterdisciplinary field.

Study Goals After this course students:Have insight into and are able to apply a number of frequently used theoretical, methodological and practical concepts that relateto the TIL-domain.Are able to analyse TIL-problems in using a variety of different reference models and tools.Are up-to-speed with the basics (terminology, language, way of thinking) in each of the four TIL specializationsAre able to work in groups on multi & interdisciplinary problems.Are able to structure, plan and execute a TIL design and/or Research project

Education Method In Q1: Lectures; Group working sessions with exercises and cases & Group meetings (incl feedback) on the group assignments("mini" interdisciplinary project)In Q2: Independently finishing your group assignments


All material (papers, reports, lecture slides) will be handed-out or placed on Blackboard.

Assessment Group Project Assignment (50%)Written exam (50%)

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WB3420-11 Introduction Transport and Logistic Engineering 6Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. G. Lodewijks


4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period 12


Course Contents Transport in society: importance of transport systems and logistics; design requirements (energy consumption; directives fromauthorities; working conditions).Networks, terminals and equipment: terminal types; handling activities and logistics; terminal design.Conceptual design of transport systems and equipment.Process analysis; key performance indicators; systems approach and object oriented design; integrated cost approach.Production and distribution: logistic networks and concepts; push systems and pull systems; logistic chains; terminals,warehouses; physical distribution.Queueing theory: overview of basic models and results.Routing and scheduling: standard models; algorithms; branch and bound method.Forecasting and decision making: process control and forecasting; models for decision making.Modelling and simulation: worldviews in discrete event simulation; stochastic processes; design, planning and control withsimulation; distributed simulation; case study.Load units and equipment: unitized cargo handling; standardisation in manufacturing, transport and logistics; overview of widelyused systems.Mechanisation and automation: trends in mechanised transport; design demands; drivers for automation; design topics.Case studies on transport systems.

Study Goals The student must be able to:1. Recognize importance of transport systems and logistics in society, in particular in supply chains and in production systems.2. List restrictions and options in design and optimisation of transport and logistic systems (energy consumption; legislative rules(environmental, labour); technical restrictions; working conditions).3. List characteristics of networks, terminals, warehouses and equipment (transport modes, terminal types,material handling andlogistics).4. List characteristics of commonly applied principles in production organisation.5. List load units and equipment used in material handling and list characteristics of widely used systems.6. Identify trends in mechanisation and automation in material handling.7. Identify and define key performance indicators (KPI) of transport and logistic systems.8. List methods to analyse components of systems (i.e. queuing theory, simulation, forecasting, routing, scheduling) and applythe methods to small scale problems.9. Analyse processes at a transfer point (terminal, warehouse) and to decide on number of equipment and handling capacityneeded to handle transport flows.

Education Method Lectures


Course material:Lecture notes. Handouts.

Assessment Written exam

Department 3mE Department Maritime & Transport Technology

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WB3423-04 The Delft Systems Approach 3Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. H.P.M. Veeke


2/0/0/0 for ME students -- 0/0/2/0 for MA and TIL students

Education Period 13

Start Education 13

Exam Period 1234


Course Contents Complete modeling of industrial systems includes both function models for static structures and time-dependent behaviourmodels.

A fundamental approach leads to the proper model, the steady state model and the control paradigm. For multi-aspect modellingthe PROPER model will be explained and applied to the field of logistics and organization.

Modelling of the design process itself with a clear distinction between interdisciplinary function design and monodisciplinaryprocess design.

Study Goals The course aims to learn the students the basics of the Delft Systems Approach for Industrial Organizations (DSA).Therefore the student should learn to:

- Structure complex industrial systems into the conceptual models: Steady State Model, Innovation Model, Proper Model- Describe all types of activities in terms of functions- Recognize both the operational and the control functionality- Differentiate between operational and innovation management.- Use the models for analysis and design of industrial systems

Education Method Lectures (2 hours per week)


Course material:Book: The Delft Systems Approach: Analysis and Design of Industrial Systems, H. Veeke, J. Ottjes, G. Lodewijks, Springer,2008


Percentage of Design 50%

Design Content Understanding the design process itself and the transition of using conceptual models to concrete process models.


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Specialisations (26-27 EC) (1 specialisation)

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Specialisation P - Policy: Infrastructure, Planning and Environment (26 EC)

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AE4456 Safety of Transportation 3Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.A.A.M. Stoop


2/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period Different, to be announced


Summary This course deals with the structure and development of the concept of safety and risk control with respect to TIL-systems basedon the DCP-diagramme concept.

Course Contents The course deals with the structure and development of the notions of safety and risk management by focusing on:Practice, with a focus on the historical developent, perception and acceptance of safety and risk in various domains; Control,focusing on various strategies available in deakling with risk at the level of governance and administration; Technology,focusing on the way safety and risk have been involved obhectively and subjectively in developing technological projects andapplications; A micro systems level, dealing with accident analysis, the complexity of problem modeling, multiple causality andexplanatory theories for failure at the operator level; The meso systems level, in developing scenarios and application ofquantitative risk analysis; The macro systems level, focusing on procedural approaches in delaing with and deciding on risk bySafety Impact Assessment procedures, Safety Cases and Critical Size Events regarding rescue and emergency resourceallocation; Rescue and emergency management and disaster control in the light of national and international perspectives such asEU Directives and international NGOs.

Study Goals This course provides the student a basic knowledge in safety from a systems perspective. The course applies principles fromprevious courses with respect to control, management and governance to the area of risk and safety. It provides student withstrenghts and weaknesses of methods and techniques in problem analysis and problem solving at various systems levels and fromdifferent perspectives based on the notion of integral safety. The course focuses on applying basic skills in accident ananlysis,quantitative risk assessment and the design of complicated problem solving strategies.

Education Method The course is given by lectures, self study and assignments.Testing takes place on an individual basis by a written assigment on three items, focusing respectively on quantitative aspects,accident analysis and integral safety assessment.


A reader is available for the lectures, self study takes place based on a mandatory selection of the reader and optional materialfrom a variety of case studies in different domains.

Assessment Individual written assignments

Remarks This course is related to other courses dealing with transportation issues such as logistic chains, complex decision-making inmulti-actor environments, spatial development, TIL systems design and engineering.

AR0190 Urban Sustainability (TiDO) 2Responsible Instructor Ir. P.G. Teeuw

Responsible Instructor Ir. K.P.M. Aalbers


18 hours per semester

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period none


Summary During this course the maximization method is used in order to create a draft for a sustainable urban plan.

Course Contents This one to two weeks workshop forms part of a series of interdisciplinary electives in Sustainable Development. The centraltheme is sustainable development, sustainable building and sustainable urban development. This subject can form part of the TUgraduation specialisation 'Technology in Sustainable Development' (TiDO), see www.tudelft.nl/tisd.

Study Goals The student:- is capable of effectively analysing complex urban development situations in which divergent environmental interests play a role- is capable of elaborating various solutions in urban planning and design for various environmental interests and weighing theseagainst alternatives

Education Method The environment maximisation method is one directed towards design, in which environmental themes set the structure for thedesign. On the basis of the brief for a neighbourhood (approximately 2000 dwellings with facilities) and the available location, anumber of environmental themes are 'maximised' in a workshop; these include: Landscape and soil; Flora and fauna; Water;Mobility; Energy; Waste.An outline of the 'best structure for the environment' is provided on the basis of the environmental constraints in question. Thesesketches are then examined to see which reinforce and which contradict one another; the various maximisations are thenoptimised. It is also discussed which topics should be regarded as primary and which as secondary; in this way a number ofvariants are developed for the neighbourhood. These are used as the basis for preparing a design and for maximisation atneighbourhood and block level, with which the workshop concludes.The exercise is held in the form of a workshop during a concentrated period of one to two weeks. Time commitment (total): 56course load hours (approx. 18 hours contact time, approx. 38 hours individual study).


- Duijvestein, C.A.J., 'Milieu Maximalisatie Methode' BOOM, Uitgeverij SEV, Rotterdam, 1998

Assessment Assessment is based on two presentations and the end-products. The final result is a draft design for a district, neighbourhoodand/or block with oral presentation and written commentary, capable of being understood without further explanation.

Special Information Take notice: This course is included in the AR0084 course. It is not possible to get ects for the AR0190 if you take the AR0084as well.Students who fail to attend the first class are not entitled participate in that course in this semester.

Period of Education A concentrated period of one or two weeks in a quarter.

Used Materials Sketch materials

Minimum aantal deelnemers 10

Maximum aantal deelnemers 16 + 8 places reserved for TIL students

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CIE4760 Infrastucture Projects: Assessment and Planning 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe


0/6/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Course Contents Keywords:Nature of infra projects. Impact assessment - and evaluation fundamentals, followed by application to various types of plans andprojects for civil engineering systems. Overview of evaluation methods: cost-effectiveness, benefit/cost, multi-criteria.Optimization of welfare. Schematization of evaluation problems: benefit and cost pattern, discounting. Valuation of effects:direct -, indirect -, and external effects. Indirect valuation. Valuation environmental components. Financial, economical, andsocial evaluation. Cost recovery. Public/private cost and benefit components. Optimization of the composition of projects andplans. Capacity planning, pricing. Asset management. Portfolio management. Applications: analysis of varous themes in existingstudies.

More detailed overview:a) Fundamentals for evaluation basic methodologyoverview of development in evaluation methodssignificance/necessity for evaluation in preparation of plans and projects: examplescost-effectivenessmulti-criteria methodsfinancial-, economic-, and social evaluation,life-cycle approachoptimization of welfare (modern concept for public infra projects): derivation of practical (sub-) criteriabenefit/cost analysis: criteria, schematization of benefits and costs, time valuation (discounting), shadow pricing, cost recoverymethods

b) Impact assessmentpotential problems with estimation of effects and prices, types of costsvaluation of effects: direct and indirect effects, external effectsindirect economic valuationvaluation environmental impactsallocation of benefits and costsrisk assessment, uncertainty in evaluation

c) Optimization of plans/projects prioritizationoptimal allocation/use of inputs, use of production functionsscale effects; cost typesrelation between investment and maintenance costscapacity planning, pricingasset managementpublic-private cooperation: objectives, financial-economic cost/benefit componentsportfolio management, incremental analysisreal-options: concept, applications

d) Applications: analysis of different themes in evaluation using recent/typical studies, such as:- evaluation of a flooding/drainage problem (quantification of uncertainty; damage function; application of standards)- regional water supply (multi-sector strategy development; capacity planning)- evaluation of High Speed Rail Transport options in the USA (consumer surplus; environmental impact; possibilities forpublic/private partnerships)- evaluation of the High Speed Rail connection in the Netherlands (accessibility, European network, evaluation of high speedtechnology)- environmental effects transport (internalizing external effects)- regional port planning for the Black Sea (EC project; regional development, demand:trade/transport flows, hinterland, scaleeffects)

Note for course year 2009-10: the new course CT4760 is essentially based on (previous) CT4740, and expanded with aspectstaken from (previous) CT4701 such as, introduction to the nature of infrastructure projects, capacity planning, pricing, assetmanagement, public/private set-up, portfolio management, optimal welfare/value generation.

Study Goals There is growing recognition that infrastructure plays a crucial role in the development of a region/country. The scope ofinfrastructure projects has increased, requiring to integrate a large number of aspects into the planning and design ofinfrastructure, covering technical, financial, economic, and social aspects. In recent years there has been considerable innovationin the methods/approaches to plan and implement infrastructure, such as increased attention to an accurate demand-supplymatching, pricing, value generation, asset management, public-private cooperation, and new contract types. In this contextimpact assessment and evaluation play an increasingly important role in the optimization of plans/designs and decision making.The main goal of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge, - insights and - analytical tools to assess and planinfrastructure projects. After passing the course the participant will be able to prepare his/her own assessment and plan, or makea critical review of existing ones. Based on the many worked examples the course will further provide the participant with asense (combination of technical/financial/economical insight) for optimization of infrastructure projects/plans.

Education Method Lectures; presentations by practicioners in the field

Assessment Closed book written examination; emphasis is on testing the acquired knowledge/insights of the students in the application topractical problem situations (derived from examples in the course)

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CIE5750 Transport and spatial planning for urbanized regions 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. B. van Arem


0/0/0/4

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period 45


Expected prior knowledge CIE 4760 Infrastructure Projects: Assessment and Planning (recommended)CIE 4811 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems (recommended)

Summary CIE 5750 Transport and Spatial Planning for Urbanized Regions relates to the interaction between transport networks and spatialpatterns in urbanized regions. The main focus is on the role of transport systems in interaction with spatial development andgovernance strategies. It aims to enable students to analyse and assess the transport system, the spatial structure, the governancein urbanized regions and their mutual relationships, and to use these insights in designing and assessing transport and spatialstrategies for urbanized regions.

Course Contents Transport and Spatial Planning for Urbanized Regions

This course relates to the interaction between transport networks and spatial patterns in large agglomerations and metropolises.The main focus is on the role of transport systems in interaction with spatial development and governance strategies.

The lectures focus on:Methodologies for analysing and assessing conurbations (terminology, functional differentiation, spatial levels and networklevels, assessment criteria)Historical development of conurbationsRole of transport networks: mobility and accessibilityMain characteristics of spatial patternsMain types of governance strategies

In the two workshops the students work in teams to develop the skills in applying the methodologies and concepts in the analysisand assessment of conurbations and in the design of coherent transport and spatial strategies. Both workshops result in apresentation in class and a concise report including maps supporting the analysis and design.

Study Goals Upon completing this course, students are expected to(1) be familiar with a framework to analyse the transport systems and spatial structures in urbanized regions and their mutualrelationships and to determine the influence of governance policies,(2) be able to apply this framework for analysing and assessing large agglomerations and metropolises and(3) be able to design and assess coherent transport and spatial strategies for urbanized regions

Education Method LecturesWorkshops in teams, resulting in presentation and report

Lectures (16 hour)Studying lecture material and reference articles (16 hour)Workshop 1 scheduled (12 hour)Workshop 1 homework (28 hour)Workshop 2 scheduled (12 hour)Workshop 2 homework (28 hour)

Total study load 112 hour


Lecture material on BlackboardReference articles

Assessment Oral presentationsReports on the two workshops

Enrolment / Application Via Blackboard CIE5750

Judgement Oral presentation 1 10%, report on Workshop 1 40%Oral presentation 2 10%, report on Workshop 2 40%Both group achievement and individual contribution

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SPM4631 Transport Policy 6Module Manager Dr. J.C. van Ham


0/0/0/x

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge Basic knowledge of evaluation methods like cost-benefit analysis and multi criteria techniques is necessary. Students who lackthis knowledge will be provided additional information.

Summary This course focusses on the evaluation of transport policies by looking at its impacts. Since decision making in the field of trafficand transport is complex, the quality may be improved by studies in which problems are analysed, current policies assessed andalternatives evaluated.

Course Contents The policy cycle i.e. problem formulation, designing and implementing policies, provides the framework for Transport Policy. Itis important to distinguish between the output of a policy (e.g. more competition in public transport) which is a means to an end,and the outcome (more people use public transport)which is of interest for politicians. Ex ante evaluation forecasts theanticipated impacts of policies whereas ex post evaluation monitors and assesses the concrete effects.The course is method-based and assignments show the use of results in policy making.

Study Goals The aims of the course:- to increase the knowledge of ex ante/ex post evaluation methods- to understand the reasons behind transport policies- to develop skills to assess the political relevance of the outcomes of research

Education Method Lectures (min. 2 hours a week), self education and assignments (obligatory)

Assessment Assignments by small groups.

SPM5610 Planning and Design of Multi-Modal Infrastructure Networks 5Module Manager Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen


x/0/0/0

Education Period 1

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Course Language DutchEnglish

Course Contents The policy cycle is in this integration course roughly the guideline in planning and designing transport infrastructure. Thevarious phases in the cycle deal with concepts, approaches, methods etc., being used in structuring and supporting design anddecision-making with regard to infrastructure. During the entire course attention is paid to a 'running case': possibilities for asustainable development of the main transport infrastructure in (part of) the European Union: the Trans-European TransportNetworks new style. Especially large-scale infrastructure is involved, for which above all up to date and very extensive projectssuch as the construction of high-speed railway lines, tunnels below the Alps, expansion of large airports like London Heathrowor Amsterdam Schiphol, or simply the joining of new member states, play an important role.Without exception, here it concerns complex physical planning problems with design aspects of (inter)national nodes,connections and networks. Moreover, the projects mentioned are mostly at odds with the environmental management and oftenwe have also to deal with competitive claims as to space. This integration course aims at contributing to the development of anintegrated infrastructure policy regarding the policy fields traffic and transport, physical planning, regional economy andenvironment in the form of an interdisciplinary policy advice. The course aims at achieving a synergy between substantivetechnical knowledge and policy making knowledge.

A number of phases are indentified:phase 1 problem formulation: specificationphase 2 generating alternatives: designingphase 3 assessment: evaluating policiesphase 4 implementation: planning

Study Goals Increase the perception of planning and designing of large scale infrastructure problems and gain skills to create effective andefficient solutions.

Education Method Planning and design of multi-modal infrastructure networks will be instructed group wise. For each phase in the abovementioned (policy)cycle one or two weeks will be planned. Each phase will be introduced with a brief explanation followed byan assignment that can be developed in groups of students. Every week the findings will be discussed in the groups: 30 minuteswill than be scheduled for that purpose. Appointments will be made during the first lecture. If needed, plenary lectures can bearranged. The results of each of the assignments are one chapter of the research report, i.c. the advice.


Study materials on Blackboard, handouts and literature SPM4630/31 Transport Policy

Assessment The final mark is determined on the basis of the evaluation of the research report to be handed in at the end of the course.

Evaluation criteria are:

structure of the reportpresentation (proper use of language, literature, figures, tables, maps)originality (quality of conclusions and recommendations)systematic justification of choices and proper use of methods, modelling

Special Information This practical course can be done after the theoretical course SPM4630/31 Transport Policy has been completed.

This course is a second year MSc course in:MSc SEPAM, Domain Specialisation Transport & Logistics;MSc TIL, Specialisation P - Policy: Infrastructure, Planning & Environment;MSc TIL, Specialisation D - Design: Transport Systems & Networks;other programmes as elective course.

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Specialisation D - Design: Transport Systems and Networks (27 EC)

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AE4443 Airline Operations 5Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. B.F. Lopes dos Santos


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

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Exam Period 2


Expected prior knowledge It is expected that the students have some introductory knowledge on operations research or that they are in parallel followingthe course AE4441 - Value Engineering and Operations Optimization (LR - C&O).

Summary This course provides an overview of airline operations and planning. The focus is on the relationship between planning models,the airline product planning characteristics and their operational implications. It starts with a general overview of the airlineindustry context, airline economics and business models, followed by the study of the normal planning framework which airlinesoperate in.

Course Contents This course discusses airline operations, economic issues and the planning framework adopted in the industry. The followingsubjects will be presented:

- Introduction;- Airline industry context;- Decision process and planning framework;- Demand forecasting;- Economics and structure of costs;- Market share;- Price and revenue management:- Network planning;- Fleet planning;- Scheduling planning;- Operations control;- Flight planning;

Study Goals At the end of this course, the student should be able to:1. explain the most important characteristics of the airline industry;2. identify the main strategic and operational aspects of an airline;3. analyze the cost and revenue structure of an airline;4. identify different airline business models;5. explain the general planning framework of an airline;6. identify and airline related problem, analyze and solve it;7. explain implications of planning decisions and report it in an academic manner.

Education Method The course consists of weekly lectures (2 hours per week), some of which can be guest lectures and a possibly an excursion to anairline. Next to this, assignments are made: one assignment in each quarter (Q1 and Q2) developed in groups of three students.


Main References:- Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., Barnhart, C. (2009), "The Global Airline Industry", John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, UK.ISBN: 978-0-470-74077-4

- Lectures notes and additional material posted on Blackboard during the course.

Additional Literature:- Doganis, R. (2010), "Flying Off Course: Airline economics and Marketing", 4th Edition, Routhledge: London, UK.ISBN: 0-415-44737-2

- Bazargan, M. (2010), "Airline Operations and Scheduling", 2nd Edition, Ashgate Publishing Company, Surrey, UK.ISBN: 978-0-7546-7900-4

- Clark, P. (2007), "Buying the Big Jets: Fleet Planning for Airlines", Ashgate Publishing Company, Hampshire, UK.ISBN: 978-0-7546-7090-2

Assessment The mark for this course will be divided in two parts:1) Results from the 2 group assignments (60 %);2) Mark from a final (comprehensive) exam (40 %).

Enrolment / Application Via Blackboard

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CIE4811-09 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems 6Responsible Instructor Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad


4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

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Course Contents Part I: Networks and timetableFunctional design of networks; types of lines and services; functional design of rail, metro, tram and bus (transfer) stations andstops; timetable design variables, tools and efficiency indicators; duty roster

Part II: Operation and controlAutomatic vehicle/train detection and monitoring; signalling and train protection systems (ATP, ATC, ATO); ETCS, ERTMS;reliability, punctuality, regularity of services; deterministic and stochastic models; queuing theory; network stability estimation;simulation tools; dispatching and conflict resolution; dynamic passenger information

Part III: Public transport systemsHigh-speed lines and rolling stock design; Maglev and LIM-technology; IC- and regional train characteristics; steel and rubbermetro technologies; peoplemover systems; mixed operation of heavy and light rail; (low floor) tramway design; diesel, trolley,natural gaz and battery buses; dial-a-bus; paratransit

Part IV: Air transport systemsAirport allocation, development and layout; aircraft characteristics; flight rules and headway; runway, taxiway and terminaldesign; interterminal transport; airport access

Part V: Policy and managementDeregulation policy; tendering and franchising of public transport services; deregulation models of railways; privatisation ofBritish Railways; separation of railway infrastructure and operation in NL

Study Goals Getting knowledge and insight in the function of operations planning and control of public transport systems. Developing theability to design public transport networks, timetables and signalling system. Estimating the capacity, stability and punctuality ofline services. Understanding the policy and principles of deregulation of public transport and tendering of line services.Estimating and controlling the performance and quality of public transport services.

Education Method Lectures, assignments, essay


Lecture notesHansen I.A., Pachl J., "Railway Timetable & Traffic", Eurailpress Hamburg 2008, ISBN 978-3-7771-0371-6, available at thesecretariat Transport and Planning (room 4.11)

Assessment Essay and written examination

Remarks Submission of assignments and essay before the examination

Judgement 1/3 essay, 2/3 written examination, assignments report should be satisfactory, bonus possible for high quality assignments report

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CIE5802-09 Advanced Transportation Modelling 4Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A.J. Pel


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Education Period 2

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Expected prior knowledge CIE5802-09 requires CIE4801

Summary The course deals with critically assessing transportation modeling practices, more advanced (recent) developments in transportmodeling, and network performance and design analysis. Main themes are traffic assignment modeling and multimodal multiuser-class travel behavior. A research or review assignment will provide more detail into a transport modeling issue of choice, aswell as will provide experience with writing a scientific paper.

Course Contents The course elaborates on the basics of transportation modeling as studied in CIE4801. Main themes relate to traffic assignmentand travel behavior. Lectures address, for instance, dynamic traffic assignment, multiuser-class assignment, modeling discretetransit modes and multimodal assignment, dynamic network loading, activity-based modeling, departure time choice modeling,route choice set generation, and route choice modeling. These topics are illustrated by case study applications on a variety oftopics related to network performance and design, e.g. parking systems, transit service reliability, and unconventional datasources.Students undertake an assignment in teams (of 3) to gain research experience and/or computational experience in modeling andtransportation scenario analysis. The assignment has to be reported in a scientific paper.

Study Goals Upon completing the course, students are expected to be able to:I.explain (in general terms) the conceptual framework and operations of transport modelsII.critically evaluate the realism of transport models with respect to their intended areas of applicationIII.describe advanced traffic assignment and choice modeling techniques, and identify their key notions, strengths, andweaknessesIV.define recent research developments in transportation modeling and network performance and designV.pose and answer research questions, present their findings to peers, and report their findings in a scientific paper

Education Method Lectures, assignment + paper

Study loadLectures: 28 hStudy: 24 hAssignment: 60 h

Total: 112 h (= 4 ects)


Book: Modelling Transport, 4th edition, Juan de Dios Ortuzar and Luis G. Willumsen, 2011, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Lecture materials and presentations (available through Blackboard)

Recommended additional study material:Reference publications on presented applications (see Blackboard)

Assessment The final grade is based on:- Scientific paper (50%)- Oral exam (50%)

Notes:- The assignment needs to be completed (i.e., paper submitted) before you schedule your oral exam.- Assignments are made available. Formulating your own research question is also allowed, and encouraged. However, allassignment topics need to be approved before starting the assignment.

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CIE5803-09 Railway Traffic Management 4Responsible Instructor Dr. R.M.P. Goverde


0/2/0/0 + 0/2/0/0

Education Period 2

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Exam Period 23


Course Contents This course is about the modelling, analysis, design, control and simulation of railway operations.Safety, signalling and control: railway safety investigation, station interlocking, railway traffic control, train control, real-timerailway traffic management, ERTMS.Mathematical models of railway operations: infrastructure modelling, running time calculation, energy-efficient train operation,railway timetable optimization, capacity analysis using queueing theory, timetable stability analysis using max-plus algebra, real-time rescheduling, operations performance analysis.Simulation: microscopic and macroscopic railway simulation models, train line scheduling, timetable analyis, capacity analysis,disruption analysis, stability analysis.Application of OpenTrack microscopic simulation tool and PETER macroscopic timetable stability analysis tool.

Study Goals Knowledge of advanced railway safety and signalling systems.Insight in railway operations planning and the interrelations between planning, control and signalling.Application of operations research models to timetable design and railway traffic control.Application of microscopic simulation to infrastructure capacity analysis, timetable design and analysis of disruptions.Introduction to max-plus algebra and timetable stability analysis.Insight in actual railway operations practice like ERTMS on the HSL-Zuid, railway safety investigation, performance analysis,and train driver support systems.Experience with railway micro-simulation tool OpenTrack and stability analysis tool PETER.

Education Method Lectures, book, computer practicum

Computer Use OpenTrack railway micro-simulation software, PETER timetable stability analysis tool

Course Relations CIE5803-09 uses CIE4811-09


Textbook:

I.A. Hansen & J. Pachl (eds.), Railway Timetable & Traffic: Analysis, Modelling, Simulation, Eurailpress, Hamburg, 2008.ISBN 978-3-7771-0371-6 (available at Transport & Planning secretariat)

Supported by additional lecture notes distributed via Blackboard.

Prerequisites CIE4811-09

Assessment Written exam. Prerequisite: computer practicum

Judgement 2/3 written examination + 1/3 computer practicum reports

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WI4062TU Transport, Routing and Scheduling 3Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. K.I. Aardal

Instructor Ir. H.N. Post


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Education Period 3

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Exam Period 34


Course Contents In this course we deal with combinatorial optimizations methods for the solution of problems that arise when one has tooptimally organize transportation of goods, routing of vehicles, production schedules, such as: The shortest path problem, theassignment problem/transportation problem, the travelling salesman problem, the vehicle routing problem, and the job shopscheduling problem.

The last lecture is devoted to the demonstration of the successful package RBS that contains several of the algorithms explainedduring the course.

Study Goals - The student is able to recognize a problem as a discrete linear optimization problem and is able to provide a mathematical formulation for it.

- The student is able to solve the shortest path problem and the transportation problem as well as some small flow shop problems.

- The student is able to solve the travelling salesman problem by the Branch and Bound algorithm.

- The student knows several heuristic solution methods for the travelling salesman problem and the vehicle routing problem.

- The student knows some basic theorems concerning the mentioned problems and is able to prove some of these theorems.

- The student has knowledge about methods to solve large scale problems, especially shortest path and vehicle routing problems.



Course notes and handouts (made available via Blackboard).

Assessment Written exam.

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Specialisation O - Operations: Traffic, Technology and Control (26 EC)

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CIE4821-09 Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation 6Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn


0/0/6/0 + 0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

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Exam Period 34


Course Contents Part 1 of the lectures discusses fundamental traffic flow characteristic, introducing traffic flow variables speed, density, andvolume. Their definitions are presented, and visualization/analysis techniques are discussed and emperical facts are presented.Part 2 pertains to the emperical relation between the flow variables.Part 3 discusses bottleneck capacity analysis.Part 4 presents shockware analysis, which is one of the techniques available to analyze oversaturated traffic systems.Part 5 presents a review of macroscopic traffic flow models and their principal properties, as well as innovative macroscopictraffic flow models developed at Delft University of Technology. It shows how macroscopic models are derived frommicroscopic principles. Furthermore, traffic flow stability issues are discussed as well as numerical solution approaches.Part 6 handles microscopic traffic flow characteristics, such as headways, speeds, etc.Part 7 provides an overview of human factors relevant for the behaviour of drivers. This part discusses the different levels of thedriving task execution, responses times, etc.Part 8 discusses car-following models and other approaches describing the lateral driving task.Part 9 pertains to general gap-acceptance modelling and lane-changing.Part 10 presents an in-depth discussion of microscopic simulation models. Different approaches to microscopic model derivationare discussed as well.Part 11 discussed microscopic models for pedestrian flow behaviour.

Study Goals 1. Gain insight into theory / modelling of traffic flow operations (generic);2. Learn to apply theory and mathematical models to solve practical problems;3. Gain experience with using simulation programmes for ex-ante assessment studies.

Education Method Lectures, computer assignments


Lecture notes available via blackboardOld examinations

Recommended lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):May, A. (1990) Traffic Flow Fundamentals Prentice-Hall

Assessment Written examen, open questions and practical (groups of 3 students)

Remarks Written exam >5 and practical >5

Judgement Calculation: 2/3 written exam and 1/3 practical

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CIE5804-09 Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint


0/0/0/4

Education Period 4

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Exam Period 45


Expected prior knowledge CIE5804 uses CIE4801CIE5804 uses CIE4821

Course Contents This course overviews innovations in dynamic (network) traffic management, and particularly in the application of integratedand coordinated traffic management in networks. How we can we control and manage the operations in traffic networks tomitigate the large economical and environmental problems that result from congestion and gridlock?

The course focuses on 4 subjects and will provide many examples and cases to explain these:(A) Understanding Traffic Network dynamics- Recap of everything you should know (CIE4801/CIE4821)- Network dynamics I (from efficient self-organisation to gridlock): phenomena and underlying causes- Network dynamics II: traffic management solution directions

(B) (Traffic) control basics and approaches- Qualitative basics: control loops and components; openloop vs feedback; state, measurements and control variables; controlnotions (stability, observability)- Classification & characteristics of control approaches along three dimensions: reactive/proactive, input/param adaptation, andopen-loop vs feedback- Corresponding tools and methods (state estimation / prediction / control optimization)

(C) From policy to deployment: designing network management strategies- The GGB+ approach (basis for network management design)- Integrated network management (INM) principles

(D) Proof of the pudding: ex post and ex ante evaluation- Evaluation setup: plan-do-check-act- Traffic (simulation) model validity

Study Goals The goal of the course is to learn why and how traffic management is conditional to the efficient operations of traffic in networksand to apply this knowledge in the design and evaluation of an integrated network management plan for a concrete trafficnetwork. Specifically:

- Students learn the dynamics of network traffic operations (network fundamental diagram) and their underlying causes(spillback, capacity drop, user optimal routing)- Students learn the basic solution directions of traffic management and learn to classify traffic control measures along thesedirections- Students learn how to view traffic management as a control process and become familiar with the basic terminology of controltheory.- Students learn to identify and classify traffic control approaches along a few other dimensions (proactivity, adaptivity) andunderstand the pros and cons of these different classes of approaches- Students become familiar with the ingredients and workings of advanced traffic management: monitoring, state estimation andprediction and optimization of control algorithms and learn to apply these through concrete examples- Students learn how to design an integrated network management plan for a concrete case- Students learn the basic principles of evaluating traffic management measures both ex ante and ex post through an integratedexcercise

Education Method lecturesindividual (or group) excercises


syllabus: Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management, available ONLY via Blackboard.

Assessment Written examReport exercise

Judgement Written exam (67%) and report excercise (33%), both should be > 5.

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CIE5805 Intelligent Vehicles 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. B. van Arem


0.0.0.4 + 2 dagdelen computerzaal week 5 en 6

Education Period 4

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Exam Period 45


Course Contents The course focuses on intelligent systems and services in vehicles to reduce travel time, improve safety and reduce fuelconsumption and emissions. The course is aimed at a theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction of intelligentsystems and services, driving behaviour and traffic flow characteristics.

The course consists of the following parts:1: Introduction, classification and functional description of intelligent vehicles2: Technologies for intelligent vehicles, sensors, communication, state estimation and actuators.3: Behavioral adaptation to intelligent vehicles, car-following, lane changing, route choice; workload, attention, distraction.4: Experimental research into behavioural adaptation using a driving simulator.5: Impacts of intelligent vehicles on traffic efficiency, (surrogate) safety measures, fuel consumption and emission models6: Experimental research of impacts of intelligent vehicles on traffic flow using traffic flow simulation.7. Interaction between intelligent vehicles and traffic management systems. Interactive session and actor analysis using amanagement game.

Study Goals At the end of the course students are able to give a functional description of intelligent systems and services in vehicles,including the technological components. Students are able to identify the behavioral adaptation to intelligent vehicles and assessthe impacts on traffic flow efficiency, safety and fuel consumption and emissions.

Education Method Interactive lectures

Assessment Grade exercises and oral examination

ME1406 Control of Intelligent Transport Infrastructures 3Responsible Instructor Dr. R.R. Negenborn


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Education Period 4

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Exam Period Exam by appointment


Course Contents In this course students will get familiar with automatic control techniques and their benefits and applications for control ofdifferent kinds of large-scale transport infrastructures. Theoretical concepts will be discussed on the one hand, while finding outhow these concepts could be applied in practice on the other. Example applications will come from the domain of large-scaletransport infrastructures (road networks, water networks, electricity networks, intermodal transport networks).

Study Goals * To list the main components of 4 large-scale transport infrastructures and trends in society that affect the operation of theseinfrastructures.* To explain how automatic control could be used to improve the operation of large-scale infrastructures.* To explain the system and control cycle.* To discuss the differences between centralized and distributed control.* To discuss the differences between single-level and multi-level control.* To design a control structure for a large-scale transport infrastructure and motivate the design choices made for this structure.

Education Method During lectures study material will be discussed and new concepts will be explained and familiarized with. In an integratingproject small groups will develop deeper understanding of the introduced concepts.

Course Relations Prior knoweldge of quantitative method in logistics (optimization) and simulation is recommended.


We will discuss chapters from the book "Intelligent Infrastructures", Negenborn et al., Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands,2010. ISBN: 978-90-481-3597-4.Additional handouts and references to relevant media and literature will also be provided.

Assessment Assessment will take place based on the outcomes and defense of the group project.


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SPM9325 Simulation Master Class 4Module Manager Prof.dr.ir. A. Verbraeck

Instructor Prof.dr.ir. A. Verbraeck


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Education Period 1

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Expected prior knowledge Experience with a simulation environment such as Arena, Simio, or Tomas.Basic knowledge about probability theory and statistics.

Course Contents System Theory, Object Orientation, Discrete Event System Specification, and Distributed Simulation will be the core topics ofthe course. After an introduction to system theory, the inner working of simulation environments will be illustrated. Severalspecial topics will be taught, such as distributed and real-time simulation, and component-based simulation. This material will beillustrated in intensive and interactive courses in which the material will partly be prepared and presented by the students.Several other simulation environments will be studied by groups of students. A modeling project will be carried out in groups.This course requires an active participation of the students.

Study Goals After taking this course the student will have knowledge about:- internal working of different kinds of discrete event simulation languages and environments;- underlying theories and formalisms of discrete event simulation, such as DEVS and DESS;- important differences and similarities between simulation environments;- examples of successful and less successful simulation studies and the learning experiences of those studies;- object-oriented simulation environments;- structure and abilities of distributed simulation; the concept of HLA;- latest research activities in the field of simulation, with research topics like web-based simulation, real-time control usingsimulation, agent based modeling, interactive simulation and gaming, and simulation in special domains;

Education Method Lectures about simulation theoryGuest lectures on special topicsLectures by students on special topicsSet of problems to be modeled in a simulation environment


Set of papers and book chapters that will be made available through Blackboard.

Assessment The mark for this course will be based on the result of group assignments and on a written exam.

Category MSc level

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WB3417-04 Discrete Systems: MPSC 5Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. H.P.M. Veeke


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

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Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge basic knowledge of a programming language, preferably 'Delphi' or 'Lazarus'

Summary Modelling, discrete simulation, process-interaction method, logistics, production, transport, control, practical

Course Contents This is a course on the modeling of discrete systems for transport and production. It deals with a method to quickly designflexible prototype models and to implement them in a simulation environment. The method is based on the systems approach incombination with process-interaction modeling. Special attention is paid to the modeling of operational control and the use ofthese models for real-time control. A number of practical examples, including a production process, a transport system and a portwill be considered.

During the course a number of individual assignments will be given to be answered via blackboard. Halfway the course, groupsof 4 students are formed. Each group has to design(on paper) a process-interaction model of a realistic case including the modelgoal, performance indicators, input, output and an experimental design, resulting in a short report.

Those who have attained a satisfactory result for both the individual work and the group model design will be admitted to thesecond part of the course. This takes the form of a practical. The model developed in the first part has to be implemented andapplied in a simulation environment based on Delphi and Tomas (see http://www.delphibasics.co.uk/ and www.tomasweb.com.(Beta version of Tomas in Lazarus is expected to be available in the course of 2011, see http://mirrors.iwi.me/lazarus/ )

The results: process-interaction model design, implementation, experiments and final report will be graded.

Study Goals Student is able toa)Apply the Process-Interaction method on any discrete logistic system

More specifically, the student is able to:1.decompose the system into relevant classes of elements, patterned on the real-world elements of the system2.distinguish the relevant properties of the element classes3.distinguish the active element classes and provide their process description

And tob)design and implement a simulation model of a simple logistic system in Delphi/Tomas

More specifically, the student must be able to:1.formulate the goal of the simulation project2.distinguish the relevant parameters and performance indicators3.define the input required4.set up an experimental plan5.transfer the process-interaction model into Delphi/Tomas code6.carry out the experimental plan7.interpret and report results

Education Method 9 Lectures (2 hours per week), individual assignments, group assignment

Computer Use Use of discrete simulation software: Tomas based on Delphi or Lazarus.


Lecture materials, hand outs, example models, recent publications on the subject area and the Web sites: www.tomasweb.com,www.delphibasics.co.uk and http://mirrors.iwi.me/lazarus/A text book is in preparation

Assessment Practical (in groups of 4 students): Design, implementation and application of a simulation model resulting in a final report. Twogrades will be assigned and averaged: 1) for the initial model design 2) for the implementation, application and final report.

Special Information

Remarks During the practical each group will have a coach assigned.Adequate coaching can only be assured if all members of the group have attended most of the lectures.

A basic knowledge of the programming language "Delphi" is required for the practical. Though some attention is paid to thatlanguage during the course, it still is recommended to get acquainted with Delphi in an early stage of the course.a useful web site is: www.delphibasics.co.uk


Design Content The modeling of a system has a major design component


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Specialisation E - Engineering: Transport, Logistics and Supply Chains (26 EC)

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CIE4840 Freight Transportation Systems: Analysis and Modelling 4Responsible Instructor Dr. B. Wiegmans

Instructor B. Behdani


0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

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Exam Period 34


Expected prior knowledge knowledge of CIE4801 will be useful

Course Contents - characteristics of freight transportation at international, national and regional level- future developments in freight transportation- logistic processes- modelling freight flows based on economic activities- supply of multimodal transport services- interaction between demand and suppply- modelling of freight traffic on multimodal networks

Study Goals - Knowledge of freight transportation characteristics- Insight into future developments of freight transportation- Understanding of logistic processes- Knowledge of modelling techniques to determine freight flows- Understanding of characteristics of freight transport services- Insight into interaction between demand and supply and related modelling techniques- Knowledge of modelling techniques for determining freight traffic flows for multimodal networks

Education Method Lectures by responsible professors (Freight transport and traffic networks and Freight transport and logistics)Guest lectures

Assessment Final grade based on written exam and three assignments. The exam counts for 50% of the final grade and the three assignmentstogether count for the other 50% of the final grade

ME1405 Automation of Transport Systems 3Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. Y. Pang


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Course Contents This course focuses on the automation of modern material transport systems. Automation is often necessary to increase thecapacity and to reduce the operation costs of industry systems. As well, automation is required to maintain the operationaccuracy and system reliability at a sufficient level. The automation of transport systems requires a throughout understanding ofdiverse transport processes and the equipment involved.The course of automation of transport systems contains two aspects: the automation of the transport systems themselves and theautomation of transport support systems. Firstly in this course, the automation and technologies that have been applied to variousmaterial transport systems will be discussed. The challenges and opportunities of applying new technologies to realize transportautomation will be explored. Secondly, the automation of transport support systems will be studied. The technologies andmethodologies for automated transport operational control and decision-making will be given in detail.

Study Goals The students will be able to(1) understand the automation of different transport systems;(2) gain the conceptual knowledge of transport automation and to experience the difference between the automation in conceptand the automation in practice;(3) identify the properties of determining the performance of transport systems;(4) describe transport processes and the operation of involved equipment;(5) determine the requirement of transport automation in terms of operational control methods and mathematical models;(6) design automation processes from data acquisition, data analysis to decision-making for transport operational control;(7) apply the technologies and methodologies to achieve transport automation.

Education Method Lectures (2 hours per week), case studies, practical assignment

Computer Use Basic knowledge of data acquisition equipment and data mining


Lecture book and references from literature to be determined.Expected prior knowledge: WB3419 & WB3420.

Assessment Group Assignment & Oral Examination

Remarks Access to the oral examination only after completion of the practical assignment


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SPM4621 Supply Chain Analysis and Engineering 6Module Manager Ir. M.W. Ludema


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Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge This module builds on the content and knowledge gained during courses like operations management, logistics management orequivalent courses. Please consult the module manager during the first lecture. If such courses where not taken additional studymay be required.

Summary Supply chain management (SCM) includes all activities relating products and information traveling to and between companies ina supply chain chain. SCM makes an important and often essential contribution to the competitive strength of industrial tradingand distribution companies. The supply chain management function co-ordinates and controls operational business functions intheir relationship to each other and to a large extent determines the flexibility of a company in relation to the market and theefficiency of the internal processes within that company. Logistical decision-making frequently relates to situations in whichconflicting wishes and desires from various parts of the organization have to be brought together cohesively. Gaining insight intothe performance indicators of a company, its logistical costs, customer expectations and the opportunities to improve theseaspects is of vital importance.All engineers will encounter logistics to a greater or lesser extent in the business environment in which they will be working orin which they will be carrying out their assignments.

This course covers the SCM function in and between companies. This course will give the student insight in the theoreticalbackground of supply chain analysis and management. In general the student learns and puts into practice the basic theoreticalskills of a supply chain analyst and/or manager. The theoretical knowledge will be explained and exercised by practical businesscases.After the course the student is able to: (1) position supply chain management in the broader perspective of the functioning ofenterprises; (2) formulate, comment and judge the criteria and constraints of how companies can develop and maintain theirposition as an adequate supply chain member; (3) structure, analyze and develop skills to find improvements of the strategicposition of enterprises by the use of reference models, and other modelling techniques (4) design and develop supply chainframeworks to facilitate the analyses of supply chains (5) have a detailed insight into the difference and commonalities betweensupply chain of consumables and durables (6) develop a analysis approach to guide supply chain design changes, in particularalliances (7) understand the supply chain as a fulfillment structures for collaborating companies for new business ventures tocope with problems and opportunities. (8) suggested and develop supply chain (re)design directions for the future of thecompanies in a supply chain.

Course Contents The following topics will be discussed during the lectures:

The significance of their logistics system in and between companies from a business perspective;Methods that they can use to analyze logistics systems;Their incoming logistics (Purchasing), production logistics and outgoing logistics (including customer service);The role of inventory and inventory hold points and the related facilities required in the logistics system;Strategic, tactical and operational decisions related to inventory;The role of transport management and the transport system in and between companies;Value added logistics, outsourcing and third party logistics;Logistics control and information systems;Strategic logistics and the design of logistics networks and determining locations for distribution centres;Worldwide logistics and some selected aspects of state-of- the-art logistics.

Brief overview of the important elements and the analysis of the several aspects of the dimensions of logistics systems from theinside and outside perspective of individual companies; Global Trade & Logistics, Strategic Logistics Management; The role oforganization within supply chains; Value added logistics and third party logistics; Target Costing and Supply Chain CostManagement Systems; Supply Chain & Life Cycle Management Information Systems; Actors Analysis from a supply chainperspective; Supply Chain Mapping with the SCOR-reference model; Virtual Value Systems; Advanced Supply Chain Mapping;Material Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resources Planning; Advanced (Supply Chain)Planning Systems; Virtual Organizations & Logistics; Lean Thinking and Manufacturing, Agile Organizing, Performancemeasurement by benchmarking the supply chain; Modelling techniques for designing/analyzing Supply Chains; Spare partslogistics, special purpose supply chains; Event Logistics, Reverse logistics, Green supply chains, Supply Chain Portals forPurchasing and Sales; Interactions between user/owner, producer/user and producer/owner; Subsistence, operations en systemslogistics; Customer service as a life-cycle management effort. Partnerships and alliances and its supply chain ramifications. Findweaknesses and strengts of companies (in a supply chain). Understand supply chain (re)design directions. Generate alternativesand assess them.

Study Goals To understand the functioning of business logistics sub-systems and their interrelations with other subsystems (marketing, sales,R&D, production, finance) of companies. Tobe able to decompose the logistics function in its basic functionalities and be able to select and use the tools to analyze andoptimize them.To be able to judge the logic of the logistics of a wide variety of the product, information and money flows within and betweencompanies.To be able to show the inter-relationship between processes in the silo's of business logistics systems and how understand theneed to align them.

The module will give the student insight in the theoretical background of supply chain analysis, engineering & management.This theoretical knowledge will be explained and practiced by practical business cases. Upon completion of this course thestudent must be able to:

Position supply chain management as the broad perspective for the functioning of enterprises;Formulate, comment and judge the criteria and constraints of how companies must perform as an adequate supply chain member;Structure, analyse and develop skills to find improvements of the strategic position of enterprises by the use of reference models,and other modelling techniques;Understand the nature of the differences of consumables and durables as a structuring element of supply chains;Understand the differences between make to stock, make to order and engineer to order products;Understand the systems engineering and product development process in the case of engineer to order (e.g. means of transportand equipment) products;Understand the difference between lean and agile supply chains and possible elements of virtuality;Understand the issue of collaborative engineering as part of equipment acquisitions;Understand concepts like, vendor managed inventory, target costing, waste management and many other supply chain relatedconcepts;Conclude on the strenght and weaknesses of a supply chain;Generate relevant criteria for improvement;Generated (re)design alternatives.

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The module will give the student insight in the theoretical background of supply chain engineering. This theoretical knowledgewill be explained by cases. Upon completion of this course the student must be able to:

Develop a list of requirements relevant for a business case based on the ingredients that are understood after analysing a currentor relevant supply chains. Follow a system of systems engineering approach to design new supply chains. be able to assess thework on feasibility for implementation.

In general the student learns and puts into practice the basic theoretical skills of a supply chain analist and/or manager and/orengineer in a wide range of industries.

Education Method Lectures (3 hours each week), self-study and project feedback sessions. A set of assignments in where the student will 'play' astart-up that has to make a series of logistic-based decisions. After the course students will write a business logistics plan for ahypothetical company to show their abilities to integrate a series of during the lecture addressed topics.

Weekly lectures, in-class discussions, group presentations and discussions of distributed articles and cases. The first and coursewill be completed by handing in an requirement assignment and an accompanying presentation. The last weeks the student willwork on a supply chain design assignment.


Virtual reader containing articles and book chapters on Supply Chain Management, Analysis and Engineering

Assessment A final integrative large group assignment such as:- The Transportation Equipment supply chain;- The Construction Supply Chain;- The after-sales service and spare parts for maintenance supply chain;- The supply chain of conditioned goods for the retail market- The supply chain of the last mile- The Cure/Care supply chain;

A report including analysis and design output

SPM5620 Design and Management of Multi-Modal Logistic Chains 4Module Manager Dr. J.H.R. van Duin

Instructor Dr. B. Wiegmans


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Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period none


Course Contents General theoretical introduction/Reminder of designing logistics chains

Detailed knowledge of the actors involved (perception building)Application of knowledge into a large, real-life case

Case:

Problem definition, Literature study, Analysis (qualitative and quantitative techniques),

Synthesis of the logistics chain (physical structure, controlling principle, structure for organisation),

Designing the implementation policy plan, reporting/presenting (to other logistics actors by role-playing)

Study Goals Analysing and understanding the dynamic behaviour of multi modal chains

Insight in logistic chains and logistics chain decisions

Applying (policy) instruments to influence the behaviour of specific actors

Experience with a large case (Europe/Netherlands)

Insight in how to implement a multi-modal policy plan

Education Method Lectures and working lectures.

Assessment Writing a policy report, presenting/defending a policy

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WB3419-03 Characterization and Handling of Bulk Solid Materials 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. D.L. Schott

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. G. Lodewijks


0/4/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Course Contents This course focuses on the characterisation of the mechanical and dynamical behaviour of bulk solid materials. Bulk solidmaterials include coal, sand, limestone etc. These materials can be free flowing through bunkers and chutes as well as stored insilos, handled by stackers and reclaimers or transported by conveyors. Experimental ways to determine the mechanical propertiesof bulk solid materials will be discussed.

An experimental assignment to determine these properties of a particular bulk solid material is part of the course in the firstperiod. With the experimentally determined properties the behaviour of this material in a silo (no flow or mass flow versusfunnel flow) will be predicted.

Knowing the properties of a specific bulk solid material, the effect of these properties on the design of handling or transportingequipment can be determined. This includes also the influence from and on the environment of bulk handling systems.

Conceptually designing a piece of equipment for storing, handling or transporting a bulk solid material, of which the mechanicalproperties are determined experimentally earlier in this course, is also part of this course.

Study Goals The student will be able toGeneral1.Recognize the different functions of bulk materials handling

Material characterization2.Describe and explain the fundamental difference between a fluid and particulate material.3.Experimentally determine the mechanical properties of a particular bulk solid material (Characterize particulate material (theirphysical properties))4.Relate the material properties to each other and perform calculations (distributions)

Behavior of material5.Perform sheartest measurements6.Assess the quality of a mixture7.Explain the different principles behind mixing, segregation, homogenization, blending (and to recognize the situations incases/practices)

Equipment(3 types: silo, belt conveyor, size reduction equipment)8.Explain the design procedure, incl requirements and choices for the design of equipment8a Explain the design procedure, incl requirements and choices for the design of a silo9.Design equipment on headlines9a Design a silo (use the sheartest results)10.Describe the physical working principles of different types of the equipment11.Describe the advantages/disadvantages of the equipment12.Determine the equipment that is suitable for a given situation13.Calculate the appropriate parameters of equipment required for performance in a given situation14.Describe typical/characteristic/maximum values for equipment (belt speed, width, max angles, etc.)

Interaction Material and Equipment15.Recognize and motivate weak points in a given BMH configuration and solve them by proposing solutions.

Education Method Lectures, laboratory assignment (in pairs), Company visit

Computer Use Use of data acquisition equipment and database software.


1. Book: Introduction to Particle Technology by Martin Rhodes, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-470-01427-1, 2008.Online ISBN: 9780470727102, DOI: 10.1002/9780470727102http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/117932420?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

2. Papers and NEN standard provided during the lecture series on Blackboard.

3. Slides

4. Other interesting and recommended book: Powders and Bulk Solids by Dietmar Schulze, ISBN 978-3-540-73767-4, 2008Online ISBN: 978-3-540-73768-1, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-73768-1http://www.springerlink.com/content/l55416/?p=fbeb6748815f4e4c92f56519a15f8837&pi=0

(Both of the books are available online (access only from university network))

Assessment 1. report of experimental assignment (25% of the mark)2. written examination (75% of the mark)The final mark can be obtained only if the grade for each of the parts equals 6 or higher.

Permitted Materials duringTests

calculator


Design Content Conceptual design of various bulk material handling equipment.


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Electives (26-27 EC)

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Electives T&P - Transport and Planning (at least 1 course)

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CIE4760 Infrastucture Projects: Assessment and Planning 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe


0/6/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Course Contents Keywords:Nature of infra projects. Impact assessment - and evaluation fundamentals, followed by application to various types of plans andprojects for civil engineering systems. Overview of evaluation methods: cost-effectiveness, benefit/cost, multi-criteria.Optimization of welfare. Schematization of evaluation problems: benefit and cost pattern, discounting. Valuation of effects:direct -, indirect -, and external effects. Indirect valuation. Valuation environmental components. Financial, economical, andsocial evaluation. Cost recovery. Public/private cost and benefit components. Optimization of the composition of projects andplans. Capacity planning, pricing. Asset management. Portfolio management. Applications: analysis of varous themes in existingstudies.

More detailed overview:a) Fundamentals for evaluation basic methodologyoverview of development in evaluation methodssignificance/necessity for evaluation in preparation of plans and projects: examplescost-effectivenessmulti-criteria methodsfinancial-, economic-, and social evaluation,life-cycle approachoptimization of welfare (modern concept for public infra projects): derivation of practical (sub-) criteriabenefit/cost analysis: criteria, schematization of benefits and costs, time valuation (discounting), shadow pricing, cost recoverymethods

b) Impact assessmentpotential problems with estimation of effects and prices, types of costsvaluation of effects: direct and indirect effects, external effectsindirect economic valuationvaluation environmental impactsallocation of benefits and costsrisk assessment, uncertainty in evaluation

c) Optimization of plans/projects prioritizationoptimal allocation/use of inputs, use of production functionsscale effects; cost typesrelation between investment and maintenance costscapacity planning, pricingasset managementpublic-private cooperation: objectives, financial-economic cost/benefit componentsportfolio management, incremental analysisreal-options: concept, applications

d) Applications: analysis of different themes in evaluation using recent/typical studies, such as:- evaluation of a flooding/drainage problem (quantification of uncertainty; damage function; application of standards)- regional water supply (multi-sector strategy development; capacity planning)- evaluation of High Speed Rail Transport options in the USA (consumer surplus; environmental impact; possibilities forpublic/private partnerships)- evaluation of the High Speed Rail connection in the Netherlands (accessibility, European network, evaluation of high speedtechnology)- environmental effects transport (internalizing external effects)- regional port planning for the Black Sea (EC project; regional development, demand:trade/transport flows, hinterland, scaleeffects)

Note for course year 2009-10: the new course CT4760 is essentially based on (previous) CT4740, and expanded with aspectstaken from (previous) CT4701 such as, introduction to the nature of infrastructure projects, capacity planning, pricing, assetmanagement, public/private set-up, portfolio management, optimal welfare/value generation.

Study Goals There is growing recognition that infrastructure plays a crucial role in the development of a region/country. The scope ofinfrastructure projects has increased, requiring to integrate a large number of aspects into the planning and design ofinfrastructure, covering technical, financial, economic, and social aspects. In recent years there has been considerable innovationin the methods/approaches to plan and implement infrastructure, such as increased attention to an accurate demand-supplymatching, pricing, value generation, asset management, public-private cooperation, and new contract types. In this contextimpact assessment and evaluation play an increasingly important role in the optimization of plans/designs and decision making.The main goal of the course is to provide the student with basic knowledge, - insights and - analytical tools to assess and planinfrastructure projects. After passing the course the participant will be able to prepare his/her own assessment and plan, or makea critical review of existing ones. Based on the many worked examples the course will further provide the participant with asense (combination of technical/financial/economical insight) for optimization of infrastructure projects/plans.

Education Method Lectures; presentations by practicioners in the field

Assessment Closed book written examination; emphasis is on testing the acquired knowledge/insights of the students in the application topractical problem situations (derived from examples in the course)

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CIE4811-09 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems 6Responsible Instructor Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad


4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period 12


Course Contents Part I: Networks and timetableFunctional design of networks; types of lines and services; functional design of rail, metro, tram and bus (transfer) stations andstops; timetable design variables, tools and efficiency indicators; duty roster

Part II: Operation and controlAutomatic vehicle/train detection and monitoring; signalling and train protection systems (ATP, ATC, ATO); ETCS, ERTMS;reliability, punctuality, regularity of services; deterministic and stochastic models; queuing theory; network stability estimation;simulation tools; dispatching and conflict resolution; dynamic passenger information

Part III: Public transport systemsHigh-speed lines and rolling stock design; Maglev and LIM-technology; IC- and regional train characteristics; steel and rubbermetro technologies; peoplemover systems; mixed operation of heavy and light rail; (low floor) tramway design; diesel, trolley,natural gaz and battery buses; dial-a-bus; paratransit

Part IV: Air transport systemsAirport allocation, development and layout; aircraft characteristics; flight rules and headway; runway, taxiway and terminaldesign; interterminal transport; airport access

Part V: Policy and managementDeregulation policy; tendering and franchising of public transport services; deregulation models of railways; privatisation ofBritish Railways; separation of railway infrastructure and operation in NL

Study Goals Getting knowledge and insight in the function of operations planning and control of public transport systems. Developing theability to design public transport networks, timetables and signalling system. Estimating the capacity, stability and punctuality ofline services. Understanding the policy and principles of deregulation of public transport and tendering of line services.Estimating and controlling the performance and quality of public transport services.

Education Method Lectures, assignments, essay


Lecture notesHansen I.A., Pachl J., "Railway Timetable & Traffic", Eurailpress Hamburg 2008, ISBN 978-3-7771-0371-6, available at thesecretariat Transport and Planning (room 4.11)

Assessment Essay and written examination

Remarks Submission of assignments and essay before the examination

Judgement 1/3 essay, 2/3 written examination, assignments report should be satisfactory, bonus possible for high quality assignments report

CIE4821-09 Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation 6Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn


0/0/6/0 + 0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period 34


Course Contents Part 1 of the lectures discusses fundamental traffic flow characteristic, introducing traffic flow variables speed, density, andvolume. Their definitions are presented, and visualization/analysis techniques are discussed and emperical facts are presented.Part 2 pertains to the emperical relation between the flow variables.Part 3 discusses bottleneck capacity analysis.Part 4 presents shockware analysis, which is one of the techniques available to analyze oversaturated traffic systems.Part 5 presents a review of macroscopic traffic flow models and their principal properties, as well as innovative macroscopictraffic flow models developed at Delft University of Technology. It shows how macroscopic models are derived frommicroscopic principles. Furthermore, traffic flow stability issues are discussed as well as numerical solution approaches.Part 6 handles microscopic traffic flow characteristics, such as headways, speeds, etc.Part 7 provides an overview of human factors relevant for the behaviour of drivers. This part discusses the different levels of thedriving task execution, responses times, etc.Part 8 discusses car-following models and other approaches describing the lateral driving task.Part 9 pertains to general gap-acceptance modelling and lane-changing.Part 10 presents an in-depth discussion of microscopic simulation models. Different approaches to microscopic model derivationare discussed as well.Part 11 discussed microscopic models for pedestrian flow behaviour.

Study Goals 1. Gain insight into theory / modelling of traffic flow operations (generic);2. Learn to apply theory and mathematical models to solve practical problems;3. Gain experience with using simulation programmes for ex-ante assessment studies.

Education Method Lectures, computer assignments


Lecture notes available via blackboardOld examinations

Recommended lecturenote(s)/textbook(s):May, A. (1990) Traffic Flow Fundamentals Prentice-Hall

Assessment Written examen, open questions and practical (groups of 3 students)

Remarks Written exam >5 and practical >5

Judgement Calculation: 2/3 written exam and 1/3 practical

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CIE4822-09 Traffic Management and Control 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A. Hegyi

Instructor Dr.ir. A.M. Salomons


0/0/0/2 + 0/0/0/4 (computerpracticum)

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period 45


Course Contents The central topic of this course is the design, optimization, simulation and evaluation of traffic control in urban areas and onfreeways.This includes the following subtopics:- queuing, delays and capacity of signalized and unsignalized intersections,- advanced local intersection control,- transit priority control,- coordinated urban network control,- freeway control: ramp metering, dynamic speed limits, route guidance,- control objectives for urban and freeway traffic control,- introduction to control theory.

The course includes an extensive exercise in which the students design and evaluate an intersection controller in a microscopictraffic flow simulation program.

Study Goals After completing the course the students are expected to be able to:- design, explain, simulate and evaluate intersection control programs,- apply the criteria to decide whether or not signalization is necessary for safety or capacity reasons,- explain the main approaches for coordinated urban traffic control,- calculate the capacities of a roundabout,- explain the various approaches for ramp metering, route guidance and variable speed limit control on freeways. Discuss thedesign considerations that lead to the alternative approaches. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the alternative approaches.Specify the mathematical form of the control approaches.

Education Method Lectures, exercise



Lecture notes on Blackboard. There may be handouts during lecture. All handouts will be put on Blackboard for download.

Assessment Written exam (open questions), and a report of the exercise. The report is discussed individually with one of the instructors.

Remarks Exercise should be completed with grade >= 5.Time between exercise report and examination should be no longer than 13 months.

Judgement Calculation of final grade: 2/3 written examination and 1/3 exercise report.

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CIE4831-09 Empirical Analysis for Transport & Planning 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. W. Daamen


0/0/6/0 + 0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period 34


Course Contents This course addresses data collection and data analysis problems and the associated modelling and model applications in typicalplanning and research problems in civil engineering with a focus on transport and spatial planning. The course combines theoryand methodology with direct application of the theory in a case study covering all aspects presented during the lectures. Eachweek the students give feedback on their progress in the case study.

The following problems are covered in this course:- Problem analyses, research questions and identification of required data.- Data collection, including the set up of a test experiment and the calculation of the required amount of data given the datacharacteristics.- Data analyses.o Derivation of relationships between variables in observed data: linear and non-linear regression, logistical regression and cross-tables.o Use of time-series in planning and design.o Types of uncertainty (stochasticity) and need for sensitivity analyses.- Estimating discrete choice models.- Estimating traffic parameters, such as critical gap distributions, headway distributions and capacity distributions.- Application of the estimated models, including robustness analyses and optimisation using operation research.

Study Goals After completing this course, students are able to:-Identify and formulate the problem definition and research questions-Identify data needs to solve the formulated problem-Plan and carry out the data collection-Analyse the collected data using statistics-Evaluate the data analyses-Design a model using the data analyses-Apply the model to answer the research questions

Education Method Lectures and two case studies including own data collection.


Course notes containing lecture notes. lecture slides and case study instructions, all available on Blackboard

Assessment Written exam and report on two case studies.


1A4 with notes, calculator.

Remarks The assignments require to solve a particular case problem and the participant is required to write a report on her/his findings ina small group. The written exam contains open questions in which the participant is tested on her/his insight into the problemsand methods.

Judgement Final grade calculation: 50% case studies and 50% written exam.

CIE4840 Freight Transportation Systems: Analysis and Modelling 4Responsible Instructor Dr. B. Wiegmans

Instructor B. Behdani


0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period 34


Expected prior knowledge knowledge of CIE4801 will be useful

Course Contents - characteristics of freight transportation at international, national and regional level- future developments in freight transportation- logistic processes- modelling freight flows based on economic activities- supply of multimodal transport services- interaction between demand and suppply- modelling of freight traffic on multimodal networks

Study Goals - Knowledge of freight transportation characteristics- Insight into future developments of freight transportation- Understanding of logistic processes- Knowledge of modelling techniques to determine freight flows- Understanding of characteristics of freight transport services- Insight into interaction between demand and supply and related modelling techniques- Knowledge of modelling techniques for determining freight traffic flows for multimodal networks

Education Method Lectures by responsible professors (Freight transport and traffic networks and Freight transport and logistics)Guest lectures

Assessment Final grade based on written exam and three assignments. The exam counts for 50% of the final grade and the three assignmentstogether count for the other 50% of the final grade

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CIE5730 Spatial and Transport Economics 4Responsible Instructor Dr. B. Wiegmans


4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period 12



Course Contents Spatial and Transport Economics

Introduction to subject: the interrelationship between spatial and economic developments and the availability of infrastructure.Introduction to the theories on economic growth, neo-classical theories, the role of innovation, the relations between governmentand privat sector.

Introduction to various spatial-economic theories, from Von Thünen, Perroux, through Myrdal, Jacobs and Voigt to Malecki andStorper. Introduction to recent research.

Introduction to location factors for various sectors of industry, the role of infrastructure.

Explanation of the economic-geographic structure of The Netherlands, Europe and some parts of the world.

Introduction to the regional-economic policies, Dutch and European: history, actualities, prospects.

Introduction to recent insights in economic impact studies.

Transport economicsIntroduction in the economic aspects of traffic and transport. The market mechanism in relation to the demand for and supply oftransport services. Supply side: economic characteristics of various transport modes and sectors. Demand side: The impact oflogistics on freight transport. The existence of external effects in traffic and transport including the interaction betweeninfrastructure capacity and traffic. The use of policy instruments such as road pricing and pollution rights. Evaluation ofinvestments in the transport sector.

Study Goals Spatial and Transport EconomicsTo be able to recognise, analyse, predict and evaluate the interaction between spatial-economic developments and the availabilityof infrastructure on various spatial levels of scale.

To be able to develop knowledge and insights in the impact of infrastructure and infrastructure planning to regional economicdevelopment.

To develop knowledge of and insights in the spatial economic processen in The Netherlands, Europe and some other parts of theworld.

To recognise various important spatial economic theories (like Von Thünen, Myrdal, Voigt, Malecki). To acknowledge theresults of recent research in this field.

To be able to value the impact of infrastructure on spatial economic developments.

Transport economicsTo be able to recognise and explain economic principles in the transport sector.

To develop economic skills to understand complex transport problems.

To be able to apply economic theory for implementing policy measures.

Education Method seminarclassroom exercisesCollegeramawriting a report


Book: 'The geography of transport systems' written by: Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Claude Comtois, and Brian Slack.Further information will be given on blackboard.

Lecturenotes for Spatial Economics and Transport Economics: see Blackboard

Assessment For students who already took the exam, two last exam opportunities will be given after Q1.

For new students, the assessment is writing a report

Remarks Summary

Interaction between spatial patterns and economic development. Sources of economic growth. Relations between infrastructureand economic and spatial developments. Regional-economic policies, national and international. Infrastructure planning as aneconomic instrument.Economic trade off in transport. Road pricing and congestion charging. Choice between use of own means of transport and useof professional transport, regarding freight and passengers. Competition between different modes of transport. Individual andsocial trade-offs in transport decision making. Future developments.

Judgement For 'old' students the exam is 50% transport and 50% spatialFor new students the report counts 100%

Contact dr. Bart Wiegmans: [email protected]

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CIE5750 Transport and spatial planning for urbanized regions 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. B. van Arem


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Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period 45


Expected prior knowledge CIE 4760 Infrastructure Projects: Assessment and Planning (recommended)CIE 4811 Design and Control of Public Transport Systems (recommended)

Summary CIE 5750 Transport and Spatial Planning for Urbanized Regions relates to the interaction between transport networks and spatialpatterns in urbanized regions. The main focus is on the role of transport systems in interaction with spatial development andgovernance strategies. It aims to enable students to analyse and assess the transport system, the spatial structure, the governancein urbanized regions and their mutual relationships, and to use these insights in designing and assessing transport and spatialstrategies for urbanized regions.

Course Contents Transport and Spatial Planning for Urbanized Regions

This course relates to the interaction between transport networks and spatial patterns in large agglomerations and metropolises.The main focus is on the role of transport systems in interaction with spatial development and governance strategies.

The lectures focus on:Methodologies for analysing and assessing conurbations (terminology, functional differentiation, spatial levels and networklevels, assessment criteria)Historical development of conurbationsRole of transport networks: mobility and accessibilityMain characteristics of spatial patternsMain types of governance strategies

In the two workshops the students work in teams to develop the skills in applying the methodologies and concepts in the analysisand assessment of conurbations and in the design of coherent transport and spatial strategies. Both workshops result in apresentation in class and a concise report including maps supporting the analysis and design.

Study Goals Upon completing this course, students are expected to(1) be familiar with a framework to analyse the transport systems and spatial structures in urbanized regions and their mutualrelationships and to determine the influence of governance policies,(2) be able to apply this framework for analysing and assessing large agglomerations and metropolises and(3) be able to design and assess coherent transport and spatial strategies for urbanized regions

Education Method LecturesWorkshops in teams, resulting in presentation and report

Lectures (16 hour)Studying lecture material and reference articles (16 hour)Workshop 1 scheduled (12 hour)Workshop 1 homework (28 hour)Workshop 2 scheduled (12 hour)Workshop 2 homework (28 hour)

Total study load 112 hour


Lecture material on BlackboardReference articles

Assessment Oral presentationsReports on the two workshops

Enrolment / Application Via Blackboard CIE5750

Judgement Oral presentation 1 10%, report on Workshop 1 40%Oral presentation 2 10%, report on Workshop 2 40%Both group achievement and individual contribution

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CIE5802-09 Advanced Transportation Modelling 4Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A.J. Pel


0/4/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2



Expected prior knowledge CIE5802-09 requires CIE4801

Summary The course deals with critically assessing transportation modeling practices, more advanced (recent) developments in transportmodeling, and network performance and design analysis. Main themes are traffic assignment modeling and multimodal multiuser-class travel behavior. A research or review assignment will provide more detail into a transport modeling issue of choice, aswell as will provide experience with writing a scientific paper.

Course Contents The course elaborates on the basics of transportation modeling as studied in CIE4801. Main themes relate to traffic assignmentand travel behavior. Lectures address, for instance, dynamic traffic assignment, multiuser-class assignment, modeling discretetransit modes and multimodal assignment, dynamic network loading, activity-based modeling, departure time choice modeling,route choice set generation, and route choice modeling. These topics are illustrated by case study applications on a variety oftopics related to network performance and design, e.g. parking systems, transit service reliability, and unconventional datasources.Students undertake an assignment in teams (of 3) to gain research experience and/or computational experience in modeling andtransportation scenario analysis. The assignment has to be reported in a scientific paper.

Study Goals Upon completing the course, students are expected to be able to:I.explain (in general terms) the conceptual framework and operations of transport modelsII.critically evaluate the realism of transport models with respect to their intended areas of applicationIII.describe advanced traffic assignment and choice modeling techniques, and identify their key notions, strengths, andweaknessesIV.define recent research developments in transportation modeling and network performance and designV.pose and answer research questions, present their findings to peers, and report their findings in a scientific paper

Education Method Lectures, assignment + paper

Study loadLectures: 28 hStudy: 24 hAssignment: 60 h

Total: 112 h (= 4 ects)


Book: Modelling Transport, 4th edition, Juan de Dios Ortuzar and Luis G. Willumsen, 2011, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Lecture materials and presentations (available through Blackboard)

Recommended additional study material:Reference publications on presented applications (see Blackboard)

Assessment The final grade is based on:- Scientific paper (50%)- Oral exam (50%)

Notes:- The assignment needs to be completed (i.e., paper submitted) before you schedule your oral exam.- Assignments are made available. Formulating your own research question is also allowed, and encouraged. However, allassignment topics need to be approved before starting the assignment.

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CIE5803-09 Railway Traffic Management 4Responsible Instructor Dr. R.M.P. Goverde


0/2/0/0 + 0/2/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Course Contents This course is about the modelling, analysis, design, control and simulation of railway operations.Safety, signalling and control: railway safety investigation, station interlocking, railway traffic control, train control, real-timerailway traffic management, ERTMS.Mathematical models of railway operations: infrastructure modelling, running time calculation, energy-efficient train operation,railway timetable optimization, capacity analysis using queueing theory, timetable stability analysis using max-plus algebra, real-time rescheduling, operations performance analysis.Simulation: microscopic and macroscopic railway simulation models, train line scheduling, timetable analyis, capacity analysis,disruption analysis, stability analysis.Application of OpenTrack microscopic simulation tool and PETER macroscopic timetable stability analysis tool.

Study Goals Knowledge of advanced railway safety and signalling systems.Insight in railway operations planning and the interrelations between planning, control and signalling.Application of operations research models to timetable design and railway traffic control.Application of microscopic simulation to infrastructure capacity analysis, timetable design and analysis of disruptions.Introduction to max-plus algebra and timetable stability analysis.Insight in actual railway operations practice like ERTMS on the HSL-Zuid, railway safety investigation, performance analysis,and train driver support systems.Experience with railway micro-simulation tool OpenTrack and stability analysis tool PETER.

Education Method Lectures, book, computer practicum

Computer Use OpenTrack railway micro-simulation software, PETER timetable stability analysis tool



Textbook:

I.A. Hansen & J. Pachl (eds.), Railway Timetable & Traffic: Analysis, Modelling, Simulation, Eurailpress, Hamburg, 2008.ISBN 978-3-7771-0371-6 (available at Transport & Planning secretariat)

Supported by additional lecture notes distributed via Blackboard.

Prerequisites CIE4811-09

Assessment Written exam. Prerequisite: computer practicum

Judgement 2/3 written examination + 1/3 computer practicum reports

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CIE5804-09 Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint


0/0/0/4

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period 45



Course Contents This course overviews innovations in dynamic (network) traffic management, and particularly in the application of integratedand coordinated traffic management in networks. How we can we control and manage the operations in traffic networks tomitigate the large economical and environmental problems that result from congestion and gridlock?

The course focuses on 4 subjects and will provide many examples and cases to explain these:(A) Understanding Traffic Network dynamics- Recap of everything you should know (CIE4801/CIE4821)- Network dynamics I (from efficient self-organisation to gridlock): phenomena and underlying causes- Network dynamics II: traffic management solution directions

(B) (Traffic) control basics and approaches- Qualitative basics: control loops and components; openloop vs feedback; state, measurements and control variables; controlnotions (stability, observability)- Classification & characteristics of control approaches along three dimensions: reactive/proactive, input/param adaptation, andopen-loop vs feedback- Corresponding tools and methods (state estimation / prediction / control optimization)

(C) From policy to deployment: designing network management strategies- The GGB+ approach (basis for network management design)- Integrated network management (INM) principles

(D) Proof of the pudding: ex post and ex ante evaluation- Evaluation setup: plan-do-check-act- Traffic (simulation) model validity

Study Goals The goal of the course is to learn why and how traffic management is conditional to the efficient operations of traffic in networksand to apply this knowledge in the design and evaluation of an integrated network management plan for a concrete trafficnetwork. Specifically:

- Students learn the dynamics of network traffic operations (network fundamental diagram) and their underlying causes(spillback, capacity drop, user optimal routing)- Students learn the basic solution directions of traffic management and learn to classify traffic control measures along thesedirections- Students learn how to view traffic management as a control process and become familiar with the basic terminology of controltheory.- Students learn to identify and classify traffic control approaches along a few other dimensions (proactivity, adaptivity) andunderstand the pros and cons of these different classes of approaches- Students become familiar with the ingredients and workings of advanced traffic management: monitoring, state estimation andprediction and optimization of control algorithms and learn to apply these through concrete examples- Students learn how to design an integrated network management plan for a concrete case- Students learn the basic principles of evaluating traffic management measures both ex ante and ex post through an integratedexcercise

Education Method lecturesindividual (or group) excercises


syllabus: Innovations in Dynamic Traffic Management, available ONLY via Blackboard.

Assessment Written examReport exercise

Judgement Written exam (67%) and report excercise (33%), both should be > 5.

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CIE5805 Intelligent Vehicles 4Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. B. van Arem


0.0.0.4 + 2 dagdelen computerzaal week 5 en 6

Education Period 4

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Exam Period 45


Course Contents The course focuses on intelligent systems and services in vehicles to reduce travel time, improve safety and reduce fuelconsumption and emissions. The course is aimed at a theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction of intelligentsystems and services, driving behaviour and traffic flow characteristics.

The course consists of the following parts:1: Introduction, classification and functional description of intelligent vehicles2: Technologies for intelligent vehicles, sensors, communication, state estimation and actuators.3: Behavioral adaptation to intelligent vehicles, car-following, lane changing, route choice; workload, attention, distraction.4: Experimental research into behavioural adaptation using a driving simulator.5: Impacts of intelligent vehicles on traffic efficiency, (surrogate) safety measures, fuel consumption and emission models6: Experimental research of impacts of intelligent vehicles on traffic flow using traffic flow simulation.7. Interaction between intelligent vehicles and traffic management systems. Interactive session and actor analysis using amanagement game.

Study Goals At the end of the course students are able to give a functional description of intelligent systems and services in vehicles,including the technological components. Students are able to identify the behavioral adaptation to intelligent vehicles and assessthe impacts on traffic flow efficiency, safety and fuel consumption and emissions.

Education Method Interactive lectures

Assessment Grade exercises and oral examination

CIE5810-09 Traffic Safety 4Responsible Instructor Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad


0/4/0/0

Education Period 2

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Course Contents Principles of sustainable safe road networks. Behavioural aspects of safety in road design. Safety audit of design options.Quantitative analysis of traffic safety. Impacts of safety measures. Safety plans.

Study Goals General knowledge about traffic safety:scope and costs of national and regional traffic safety policycharacteristics of traffic accident processesinteraction road user road environment: behavioural theory (observing, learning, risk perception), influence of speed, mass anddirection of movement, principles of sustainable safe road traffic, quantitative approach of traffic safetyrisk as chance phenomenon, exposition, expected unsafetyrelevant statistical descriptions and analysis methodsindicator methods for safety analysis of road networks, safety characteristics of infrastructuresafety on transport (mode) levelsafety on network levelsafety in road designsafety in road environment/road layoutsafety in relation with collisions/first aid and infrastructuresafety and telematicsurban traffic safety plans

Education Method LecturesPresentationEssay


Wegman, F., Aarts, L., Advancing sustainable safety, National road safety outlook 2005-2020, swov Leidschendam 2006, ISBN978-90-807958-7-7

Assessment Oral examinationPrerequisites:Presentation givenEssay submitted

Judgement Weighed mean of the three marks for presentation, essay, and oral examination

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Electives T&L - Transport and Logistics (at least 1 course)

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SPM4416 Strategic Management of Large Engineering Projects 6Module Manager Dr. H.K. Lukosch

Instructor Dr. J.L.M. Vrancken

Instructor Dr. W.W. Veeneman


Instructor Dr. S. Filippov

Instructor Dr.ir. M.G.C. Bosch-Rekveldt


0/0/5/4

Education Period 34

Start Education 3

Exam Period 345


Expected prior knowledge SPM4132 Designing Multi-actor Systems from an Actor PerspectiveDomain specific profile electives (for example spm9228 or spm6101)

Summary Complex technological projects show a:

- Technological complexity: advanced technologies are applied with many technological interdependencies. This offers asituation where technology is dynamic and many uncertainties exist.;- Social complexity: many different actors are involved with diverging interests and capacities.The focus is on managing this type of projects. Attention is given to the role of planning, budgeting and design, steering in asituation of asymmetric information and external legitimating. A distinction is made between two management types:

-Project management (Rob Stikkelman)-Process management (Wijnand Veeneman).The course is split up into three parts, first introducing the role of project management in large engineering projects, secondreintroducing process management and its role in these projects, and finally a focus on the integration of both perspectives.

Course Contents See Blackboard

Study Goals Integration of traditional project management and process management is used as a basis for the analysis of complextechnological projects and formulate recommendations for their management. Students are put in situations where they canacquire and apply skills. The objective is to let students understand how the application of project management and processmanagement can support project goals. The analytical part focuses on understanding the proï¿½s and cons of both approachesand understand how they can be combined intelligently. The skills part focuses on the applying the acquired understanding in thesimulated complex technological projects. The focus here is on Learning-by- doing.A variety of forms is used: lectures, assignments, and simulation games. Also the examination focuses on the application ofknowledge acquired during the course, using a short case description.

Learning goals are:ï¿½ Recognize complex technological projects.ï¿½ Apply project management in complex technological projects.ï¿½ Apply process management in complex technological projects.ï¿½ Explain the applicability of project management and process management tools for given cases.ï¿½ Appraise project situations for management interventionsï¿½ Select and combine appropriate responses from project management and process management.

Education Method The course tries to combine analysis with experience. This means the course makes ample use of alternative forms of meetings,including assignments, simulation games, and workshops. These can be scheduled on different hours than the standard lecturehours. A full program is available at the opening lecture.The assignments are handed out and discussed during the lectures and available on Blackboard. As the course makes ample useof alternatives form of lectures, dates and times of meetings can change. As Blackboard is the basis for communication,enrolment in Blackboard is requested.


Reader spm4416, available from Blackboard at the start of the course.

Miller, R. and D.R. Lessard, [2000] The strategic management of large engineering projects, MIT Press

Assessment The simulation game requires active participation. All assignments together form a case portfolio. This portfolio is 40 percent ofthe grade at the end of each quarter. Two written exams at the end of each quarter offer 60 percent of the grade at the end of eachquarter. The final mark is the average of both quarters. Each assessment element should be passed with a minimum grade of 6.0.

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SPM4423 Legal Aspects of MAS Design 5Module Manager Dr.mr. N. Saanen


0/0/4/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period 34


Course Contents Runway extension, construction of works in protected areas, subsidizing sustainable projects... they all happen within a designspace, limited amongst others by legal rules and requirements. To make optimal use of the design space, you have to know aboutthese rules and requirements. When does a contract have to be tendered out, what rules are then applicable, what can besubsidized and what are the restrictions, how to comply with air quality requirements and can a frog really block a project? Whatalternative designs can be given in order to avoid legal problems? These and other problems will be adressed in this course.

Study Goals At the end of the course the student will be able to:

read and understand legal documents point out relevant legal aspects when designing or assessing a project carry out a basic check on the compatibility of a project with relevant law give an alternative design of a project in order to overcome legal problems

Education Method The course will consist of lectures on theoretical notions of European law and lectures on the application of these notions toprojects. Active participation of the students is required.

Assessment A written exam and an analysis of a judgment of the European Court of Justice.

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SPM4621 Supply Chain Analysis and Engineering 6Module Manager Ir. M.W. Ludema


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Education Period 1

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Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge This module builds on the content and knowledge gained during courses like operations management, logistics management orequivalent courses. Please consult the module manager during the first lecture. If such courses where not taken additional studymay be required.

Summary Supply chain management (SCM) includes all activities relating products and information traveling to and between companies ina supply chain chain. SCM makes an important and often essential contribution to the competitive strength of industrial tradingand distribution companies. The supply chain management function co-ordinates and controls operational business functions intheir relationship to each other and to a large extent determines the flexibility of a company in relation to the market and theefficiency of the internal processes within that company. Logistical decision-making frequently relates to situations in whichconflicting wishes and desires from various parts of the organization have to be brought together cohesively. Gaining insight intothe performance indicators of a company, its logistical costs, customer expectations and the opportunities to improve theseaspects is of vital importance.All engineers will encounter logistics to a greater or lesser extent in the business environment in which they will be working orin which they will be carrying out their assignments.

This course covers the SCM function in and between companies. This course will give the student insight in the theoreticalbackground of supply chain analysis and management. In general the student learns and puts into practice the basic theoreticalskills of a supply chain analyst and/or manager. The theoretical knowledge will be explained and exercised by practical businesscases.After the course the student is able to: (1) position supply chain management in the broader perspective of the functioning ofenterprises; (2) formulate, comment and judge the criteria and constraints of how companies can develop and maintain theirposition as an adequate supply chain member; (3) structure, analyze and develop skills to find improvements of the strategicposition of enterprises by the use of reference models, and other modelling techniques (4) design and develop supply chainframeworks to facilitate the analyses of supply chains (5) have a detailed insight into the difference and commonalities betweensupply chain of consumables and durables (6) develop a analysis approach to guide supply chain design changes, in particularalliances (7) understand the supply chain as a fulfillment structures for collaborating companies for new business ventures tocope with problems and opportunities. (8) suggested and develop supply chain (re)design directions for the future of thecompanies in a supply chain.

Course Contents The following topics will be discussed during the lectures:

The significance of their logistics system in and between companies from a business perspective;Methods that they can use to analyze logistics systems;Their incoming logistics (Purchasing), production logistics and outgoing logistics (including customer service);The role of inventory and inventory hold points and the related facilities required in the logistics system;Strategic, tactical and operational decisions related to inventory;The role of transport management and the transport system in and between companies;Value added logistics, outsourcing and third party logistics;Logistics control and information systems;Strategic logistics and the design of logistics networks and determining locations for distribution centres;Worldwide logistics and some selected aspects of state-of- the-art logistics.

Brief overview of the important elements and the analysis of the several aspects of the dimensions of logistics systems from theinside and outside perspective of individual companies; Global Trade & Logistics, Strategic Logistics Management; The role oforganization within supply chains; Value added logistics and third party logistics; Target Costing and Supply Chain CostManagement Systems; Supply Chain & Life Cycle Management Information Systems; Actors Analysis from a supply chainperspective; Supply Chain Mapping with the SCOR-reference model; Virtual Value Systems; Advanced Supply Chain Mapping;Material Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resources Planning; Advanced (Supply Chain)Planning Systems; Virtual Organizations & Logistics; Lean Thinking and Manufacturing, Agile Organizing, Performancemeasurement by benchmarking the supply chain; Modelling techniques for designing/analyzing Supply Chains; Spare partslogistics, special purpose supply chains; Event Logistics, Reverse logistics, Green supply chains, Supply Chain Portals forPurchasing and Sales; Interactions between user/owner, producer/user and producer/owner; Subsistence, operations en systemslogistics; Customer service as a life-cycle management effort. Partnerships and alliances and its supply chain ramifications. Findweaknesses and strengts of companies (in a supply chain). Understand supply chain (re)design directions. Generate alternativesand assess them.

Study Goals To understand the functioning of business logistics sub-systems and their interrelations with other subsystems (marketing, sales,R&D, production, finance) of companies. Tobe able to decompose the logistics function in its basic functionalities and be able to select and use the tools to analyze andoptimize them.To be able to judge the logic of the logistics of a wide variety of the product, information and money flows within and betweencompanies.To be able to show the inter-relationship between processes in the silo's of business logistics systems and how understand theneed to align them.

The module will give the student insight in the theoretical background of supply chain analysis, engineering & management.This theoretical knowledge will be explained and practiced by practical business cases. Upon completion of this course thestudent must be able to:

Position supply chain management as the broad perspective for the functioning of enterprises;Formulate, comment and judge the criteria and constraints of how companies must perform as an adequate supply chain member;Structure, analyse and develop skills to find improvements of the strategic position of enterprises by the use of reference models,and other modelling techniques;Understand the nature of the differences of consumables and durables as a structuring element of supply chains;Understand the differences between make to stock, make to order and engineer to order products;Understand the systems engineering and product development process in the case of engineer to order (e.g. means of transportand equipment) products;Understand the difference between lean and agile supply chains and possible elements of virtuality;Understand the issue of collaborative engineering as part of equipment acquisitions;Understand concepts like, vendor managed inventory, target costing, waste management and many other supply chain relatedconcepts;Conclude on the strenght and weaknesses of a supply chain;Generate relevant criteria for improvement;Generated (re)design alternatives.

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The module will give the student insight in the theoretical background of supply chain engineering. This theoretical knowledgewill be explained by cases. Upon completion of this course the student must be able to:

Develop a list of requirements relevant for a business case based on the ingredients that are understood after analysing a currentor relevant supply chains. Follow a system of systems engineering approach to design new supply chains. be able to assess thework on feasibility for implementation.

In general the student learns and puts into practice the basic theoretical skills of a supply chain analist and/or manager and/orengineer in a wide range of industries.

Education Method Lectures (3 hours each week), self-study and project feedback sessions. A set of assignments in where the student will 'play' astart-up that has to make a series of logistic-based decisions. After the course students will write a business logistics plan for ahypothetical company to show their abilities to integrate a series of during the lecture addressed topics.

Weekly lectures, in-class discussions, group presentations and discussions of distributed articles and cases. The first and coursewill be completed by handing in an requirement assignment and an accompanying presentation. The last weeks the student willwork on a supply chain design assignment.


Virtual reader containing articles and book chapters on Supply Chain Management, Analysis and Engineering

Assessment A final integrative large group assignment such as:- The Transportation Equipment supply chain;- The Construction Supply Chain;- The after-sales service and spare parts for maintenance supply chain;- The supply chain of conditioned goods for the retail market- The supply chain of the last mile- The Cure/Care supply chain;

A report including analysis and design output

SPM4631 Transport Policy 6Module Manager Dr. J.C. van Ham


0/0/0/x

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge Basic knowledge of evaluation methods like cost-benefit analysis and multi criteria techniques is necessary. Students who lackthis knowledge will be provided additional information.

Summary This course focusses on the evaluation of transport policies by looking at its impacts. Since decision making in the field of trafficand transport is complex, the quality may be improved by studies in which problems are analysed, current policies assessed andalternatives evaluated.

Course Contents The policy cycle i.e. problem formulation, designing and implementing policies, provides the framework for Transport Policy. Itis important to distinguish between the output of a policy (e.g. more competition in public transport) which is a means to an end,and the outcome (more people use public transport)which is of interest for politicians. Ex ante evaluation forecasts theanticipated impacts of policies whereas ex post evaluation monitors and assesses the concrete effects.The course is method-based and assignments show the use of results in policy making.

Study Goals The aims of the course:- to increase the knowledge of ex ante/ex post evaluation methods- to understand the reasons behind transport policies- to develop skills to assess the political relevance of the outcomes of research

Education Method Lectures (min. 2 hours a week), self education and assignments (obligatory)

Assessment Assignments by small groups.

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SPM5620 Design and Management of Multi-Modal Logistic Chains 4Module Manager Dr. J.H.R. van Duin

Instructor Dr. B. Wiegmans


0/x/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period none


Course Contents General theoretical introduction/Reminder of designing logistics chains

Detailed knowledge of the actors involved (perception building)Application of knowledge into a large, real-life case

Case:

Problem definition, Literature study, Analysis (qualitative and quantitative techniques),

Synthesis of the logistics chain (physical structure, controlling principle, structure for organisation),

Designing the implementation policy plan, reporting/presenting (to other logistics actors by role-playing)

Study Goals Analysing and understanding the dynamic behaviour of multi modal chains

Insight in logistic chains and logistics chain decisions

Applying (policy) instruments to influence the behaviour of specific actors

Experience with a large case (Europe/Netherlands)

Insight in how to implement a multi-modal policy plan

Education Method Lectures and working lectures.

Assessment Writing a policy report, presenting/defending a policy

SPM9155 Advanced System Dynamics 4Module Manager Dr. J.H. Slinger

Instructor Dr.ir. C. van Daalen

Instructor Dr.ir. J.H. Kwakkel

Instructor Dr. E. Pruyt

Instructor S. Eker


0/x/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge Prior knowledge of System Dynamics.Knowledge of one other modelling method such as discrete simulation, agent-based modelling, hydrodynamic modelling orspreadsheet modelling.

Course Contents The course comprises the following topics: conceptualisation, use of data, exploring structure-behaviour relationships, validationunder uncertainty, communicating and justifying the choice of modelling method. The theory underpinning these topics will beapplied in a number of assignments related to a case which runs in parallel to the lecture series.

Guest lectures by experts in the practice of System Dynamics form an integral part of the course.

Study Goals Upon completion of this course the student will have knowledge of:- the possibilities and limitations of the System Dynamics modelling method;- the relevant scientific literature on selected topics in the field of System Dynamics such as the use of data, model structure andbehaviour, model validation under uncertainty, communicating modelling results, serious gaming with System Dynamics, andgroup model building.

The student will have the skills:- to make an informed choice as to when to use System Dynamics;- to apply the theoretical knowledge on building, validating and communicating models in a problem situation;- to understand current literature and recent advances in the field of System Dynamics.

Education Method Lectures, workshops and computer-based assignments.

Computer Use Vensim and Powersim Studio


Reader

Prerequisites Basic course and project work in System Dynamics (spm2310 or spm2313 Continue modellen and spm2931 Project continumodelleren; or epa1322 Continuous systems modelling; or ct5930 System Dynamics)

Assessment Assignment reports, models, presence during lectures.

Special Information

Remarks This course forms a component of the Simulation, Modelling and Gaming Profile (MSc SEPAM) or can be chosen as anelective.

Targetgroup MSc students with prior (theoretical and project) knowledge of System Dynamics.

Category MSc level

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SPM9325 Simulation Master Class 4Module Manager Prof.dr.ir. A. Verbraeck



x/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period 1


Expected prior knowledge Experience with a simulation environment such as Arena, Simio, or Tomas.Basic knowledge about probability theory and statistics.

Course Contents System Theory, Object Orientation, Discrete Event System Specification, and Distributed Simulation will be the core topics ofthe course. After an introduction to system theory, the inner working of simulation environments will be illustrated. Severalspecial topics will be taught, such as distributed and real-time simulation, and component-based simulation. This material will beillustrated in intensive and interactive courses in which the material will partly be prepared and presented by the students.Several other simulation environments will be studied by groups of students. A modeling project will be carried out in groups.This course requires an active participation of the students.

Study Goals After taking this course the student will have knowledge about:- internal working of different kinds of discrete event simulation languages and environments;- underlying theories and formalisms of discrete event simulation, such as DEVS and DESS;- important differences and similarities between simulation environments;- examples of successful and less successful simulation studies and the learning experiences of those studies;- object-oriented simulation environments;- structure and abilities of distributed simulation; the concept of HLA;- latest research activities in the field of simulation, with research topics like web-based simulation, real-time control usingsimulation, agent based modeling, interactive simulation and gaming, and simulation in special domains;

Education Method Lectures about simulation theoryGuest lectures on special topicsLectures by students on special topicsSet of problems to be modeled in a simulation environment


Set of papers and book chapters that will be made available through Blackboard.

Assessment The mark for this course will be based on the result of group assignments and on a written exam.

Category MSc level

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Electives TEL - Transportation Engineering (at least 1 course)

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ME1403-13 Advanced Operations Management 6Responsible Instructor Dr. W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland


0/0/2/2

Education Period 34

Start Education 3

Exam Period 45


Required for TEL(PEL)

Course Contents - production planning and scheduling- project planning with simulation- organization structures (basic forms of cooperation)- lean manufacturing, improvement process simulation- value Engineering- operations performance assessment methodologies- information for project management with outsourcing

The course is splitted in two parts:PART one: Q3 is focussed on theory, lectures needs to be attended to built up unique knowledge

PART two: Q4 is focused on working on your assignment and planned by your own, coaching by the lecturers on a personalbasis.

Study Goals 1) Obtain knowledge on behaviour of production systems, processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

2) Able to analyse data and to reason from theory and practice about the behaviour of systems and processes such as stability.

3) Reporting by academic paper or report

Education Method In combination with Guest Lectures


lecture notes; papers

Books Books adviced:1)Lean Aerospace Initiative Delft (2010) available at the chair2)The machine that changed the world (Womack, Jones, Roos, 1990).3)Lean thinking(Womack, Jones)4)Lean Six Sigma (George)6)Learning to see; Value stream Mapping (The Lean Enterprise Institute)7)Open innovation (Chesbrough)8)The Toyota Way (Liker)

Assessment Academic paper on Operations Perfomance


ME1405 Automation of Transport Systems 3Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. Y. Pang


0/0/2/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3



Course Contents This course focuses on the automation of modern material transport systems. Automation is often necessary to increase thecapacity and to reduce the operation costs of industry systems. As well, automation is required to maintain the operationaccuracy and system reliability at a sufficient level. The automation of transport systems requires a throughout understanding ofdiverse transport processes and the equipment involved.The course of automation of transport systems contains two aspects: the automation of the transport systems themselves and theautomation of transport support systems. Firstly in this course, the automation and technologies that have been applied to variousmaterial transport systems will be discussed. The challenges and opportunities of applying new technologies to realize transportautomation will be explored. Secondly, the automation of transport support systems will be studied. The technologies andmethodologies for automated transport operational control and decision-making will be given in detail.

Study Goals The students will be able to(1) understand the automation of different transport systems;(2) gain the conceptual knowledge of transport automation and to experience the difference between the automation in conceptand the automation in practice;(3) identify the properties of determining the performance of transport systems;(4) describe transport processes and the operation of involved equipment;(5) determine the requirement of transport automation in terms of operational control methods and mathematical models;(6) design automation processes from data acquisition, data analysis to decision-making for transport operational control;(7) apply the technologies and methodologies to achieve transport automation.

Education Method Lectures (2 hours per week), case studies, practical assignment

Computer Use Basic knowledge of data acquisition equipment and data mining


Lecture book and references from literature to be determined.Expected prior knowledge: WB3419 & WB3420.

Assessment Group Assignment & Oral Examination

Remarks Access to the oral examination only after completion of the practical assignment


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ME1410-13 Quantitative Methods for Logistics 6Responsible Instructor Ir. M.B. Duinkerken


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period 23


Course Contents The course contains of two parts; roughly 7 weeks each.

In the first part of the course an introduction to basic operations research techniques will be presented:- linear programming- dynamic programming- integer programmingThis part of the course will be largely be based on the first chapters of the book by Hillier and Liebermann.Other topics could be added later.

In the second part of the course several common quantitative methods for logistics are presented. The following subjects will bepart of the course:- queueing theory: overview of basic models and results.- routing and scheduling: network models; transportation problem and other standard problems; standard algorithms i.e. thebranch and bound method.- inventory models: standard models for inventory under deterministic and stochastic demand- forecasting and decision making: process control and forecasting; models for decision making i.e. inventory control.- simulation: basic introduction in the use of simulation; verification and validation, experimental setup, runlength determination.- descriptive statistics, use of t-test and other tests, accuracy intervals.

Study Goals The student must be able to:- Formulate basic mathematical models from operations research- List the methods to analyse specific components of systems (i.e. queuing theory, simulation, forecasting, routing, scheduling)- Classify the methods based on strengths and weaknesses- Choose the correct method for a specific case and apply the method to small scale problems.- Verify and validate models; use of 'rules-of-thumb'


Books Hillier & Lieberman. Introduction to Operations Research. 7th Edition or later, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 007-123828-X



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WB3416-03 Design with the Finite Element Method 3Responsible Instructor Ir. W. van den Bos


4/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1

Exam Period none


Summary The main goal for the course wb3416 Design with finite elements is to learn using FEM (Finite Element Modeling) software as adesign tool. The assignment for this course is to structurally design a crane with the aid of finite element program ANSYS.Choose 1 crane (or ship loader or unloader) from a large library of cranes and structurally design the crane with the informationgiven from the technical specifications sheet and a photo or basic design drawing of an existing crane.Starting from the basic layout of the crane (see the photo) the structural design of the crane has to withstand weather conditionsand the working loads given in the specifications. The finite element model is used to study the influences of the different loadsand conditions of the crane.For approval the crane has to be calculated according to the Dutch standards NEN 2018 and 2019. For this course at least thefollowing criteria have to be checked:Material stressFatigueCorner loadDeflectionEigenfrequenciesBucklingDynamic behavior

The result of the course is a report with includes all calculations relevant to prove the structural integrity of the crane design. (forexample the displacement and maximum stresses in the crane as a result of lifting a container at the tip of the boom)

Course Contents Design a ship-shore crane according to the Dutch Standards (NEN 2017 to 2023) and control your design with the use of a finiteelement model (ANSYS)

For special groups as the "FORMULA STUDENT Design Team" alternative designs can be the subject of this course

for detailed description and or examples see blackboard. Alternative designs can be seen on:http://www.dutracing.nl/ (Formula Student)

Study Goals The student is able to:1.use the Finite Element method as a Design Tool2; Judge and interpret FEM results correctly2.design according to standards

Education Method Lectures in computerroom (4 hours per week)

Computer Use ANSYS (Finite element program) (see www.ansys.com or www.coengineering.nl for examples of finite element modelling)

PSpad editor (text editor)


Course material:Lecture notes "Design with finite Elements" Available at blackboard(all information is only available in English)

References from literature:"Cranes, design, practice and maintenance"; Ing.J.Verschoof; ISBN 1-86058 130 7NEN 2018 Cranes Loads and combination of loadsNEN 2019 Cranes the metal structure (both can be downloaded on www.nen.nl on campus computers)

Assessment Written report

Remarks Compulsory for students Transport technology


Design Content Design the structural part of a Harbour crane.


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WB3417-04 Discrete Systems: MPSC 5Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. H.P.M. Veeke


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge basic knowledge of a programming language, preferably 'Delphi' or 'Lazarus'

Summary Modelling, discrete simulation, process-interaction method, logistics, production, transport, control, practical

Course Contents This is a course on the modeling of discrete systems for transport and production. It deals with a method to quickly designflexible prototype models and to implement them in a simulation environment. The method is based on the systems approach incombination with process-interaction modeling. Special attention is paid to the modeling of operational control and the use ofthese models for real-time control. A number of practical examples, including a production process, a transport system and a portwill be considered.

During the course a number of individual assignments will be given to be answered via blackboard. Halfway the course, groupsof 4 students are formed. Each group has to design(on paper) a process-interaction model of a realistic case including the modelgoal, performance indicators, input, output and an experimental design, resulting in a short report.

Those who have attained a satisfactory result for both the individual work and the group model design will be admitted to thesecond part of the course. This takes the form of a practical. The model developed in the first part has to be implemented andapplied in a simulation environment based on Delphi and Tomas (see http://www.delphibasics.co.uk/ and www.tomasweb.com.(Beta version of Tomas in Lazarus is expected to be available in the course of 2011, see http://mirrors.iwi.me/lazarus/ )

The results: process-interaction model design, implementation, experiments and final report will be graded.

Study Goals Student is able toa)Apply the Process-Interaction method on any discrete logistic system

More specifically, the student is able to:1.decompose the system into relevant classes of elements, patterned on the real-world elements of the system2.distinguish the relevant properties of the element classes3.distinguish the active element classes and provide their process description

And tob)design and implement a simulation model of a simple logistic system in Delphi/Tomas

More specifically, the student must be able to:1.formulate the goal of the simulation project2.distinguish the relevant parameters and performance indicators3.define the input required4.set up an experimental plan5.transfer the process-interaction model into Delphi/Tomas code6.carry out the experimental plan7.interpret and report results

Education Method 9 Lectures (2 hours per week), individual assignments, group assignment

Computer Use Use of discrete simulation software: Tomas based on Delphi or Lazarus.


Lecture materials, hand outs, example models, recent publications on the subject area and the Web sites: www.tomasweb.com,www.delphibasics.co.uk and http://mirrors.iwi.me/lazarus/A text book is in preparation

Assessment Practical (in groups of 4 students): Design, implementation and application of a simulation model resulting in a final report. Twogrades will be assigned and averaged: 1) for the initial model design 2) for the implementation, application and final report.

Special Information

Remarks During the practical each group will have a coach assigned.Adequate coaching can only be assured if all members of the group have attended most of the lectures.

A basic knowledge of the programming language "Delphi" is required for the practical. Though some attention is paid to thatlanguage during the course, it still is recommended to get acquainted with Delphi in an early stage of the course.a useful web site is: www.delphibasics.co.uk


Design Content The modeling of a system has a major design component


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WB3419-03 Characterization and Handling of Bulk Solid Materials 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. D.L. Schott

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. G. Lodewijks


0/4/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Course Contents This course focuses on the characterisation of the mechanical and dynamical behaviour of bulk solid materials. Bulk solidmaterials include coal, sand, limestone etc. These materials can be free flowing through bunkers and chutes as well as stored insilos, handled by stackers and reclaimers or transported by conveyors. Experimental ways to determine the mechanical propertiesof bulk solid materials will be discussed.

An experimental assignment to determine these properties of a particular bulk solid material is part of the course in the firstperiod. With the experimentally determined properties the behaviour of this material in a silo (no flow or mass flow versusfunnel flow) will be predicted.

Knowing the properties of a specific bulk solid material, the effect of these properties on the design of handling or transportingequipment can be determined. This includes also the influence from and on the environment of bulk handling systems.

Conceptually designing a piece of equipment for storing, handling or transporting a bulk solid material, of which the mechanicalproperties are determined experimentally earlier in this course, is also part of this course.

Study Goals The student will be able toGeneral1.Recognize the different functions of bulk materials handling

Material characterization2.Describe and explain the fundamental difference between a fluid and particulate material.3.Experimentally determine the mechanical properties of a particular bulk solid material (Characterize particulate material (theirphysical properties))4.Relate the material properties to each other and perform calculations (distributions)

Behavior of material5.Perform sheartest measurements6.Assess the quality of a mixture7.Explain the different principles behind mixing, segregation, homogenization, blending (and to recognize the situations incases/practices)

Equipment(3 types: silo, belt conveyor, size reduction equipment)8.Explain the design procedure, incl requirements and choices for the design of equipment8a Explain the design procedure, incl requirements and choices for the design of a silo9.Design equipment on headlines9a Design a silo (use the sheartest results)10.Describe the physical working principles of different types of the equipment11.Describe the advantages/disadvantages of the equipment12.Determine the equipment that is suitable for a given situation13.Calculate the appropriate parameters of equipment required for performance in a given situation14.Describe typical/characteristic/maximum values for equipment (belt speed, width, max angles, etc.)

Interaction Material and Equipment15.Recognize and motivate weak points in a given BMH configuration and solve them by proposing solutions.

Education Method Lectures, laboratory assignment (in pairs), Company visit

Computer Use Use of data acquisition equipment and database software.


1. Book: Introduction to Particle Technology by Martin Rhodes, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-470-01427-1, 2008.Online ISBN: 9780470727102, DOI: 10.1002/9780470727102http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/117932420?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

2. Papers and NEN standard provided during the lecture series on Blackboard.

3. Slides

4. Other interesting and recommended book: Powders and Bulk Solids by Dietmar Schulze, ISBN 978-3-540-73767-4, 2008Online ISBN: 978-3-540-73768-1, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-73768-1http://www.springerlink.com/content/l55416/?p=fbeb6748815f4e4c92f56519a15f8837&pi=0

(Both of the books are available online (access only from university network))

Assessment 1. report of experimental assignment (25% of the mark)2. written examination (75% of the mark)The final mark can be obtained only if the grade for each of the parts equals 6 or higher.


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Design Content Conceptual design of various bulk material handling equipment.


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WB3422-11 Design of Transport Equipment 6Responsible Instructor Ir. W. van den Bos


0/0/2/2

Education Period 34

Start Education 3



Expected prior knowledge wb3420

Course Contents Application of design methodology to a specific case of conceptual design (functional analysis, morphological matrix,multicriteria analysis). Calculations of mechanical power for typical motion (cycle with start, stationary motion, stop), like indriving, hoisting, rolling and belt transport. Selection of driving motor and transmission. Soft start and controlled braking.Overview of typical equipment like cranes, stackers. Working cycle, working area, displacement functions (drive, slew, extend).Cable loop systems: examples and typical aspects like mechanical efficiency, wear and safety. Crane components like grabs andspreaders: typical aspects like open/close motions, force analysis, position accuracy. Application of kinematics and dynamics intransport equipment: transfer of non-uniform motion, degree of freedom, instantaneous center of rotation, kinematic transferfunctions, transfer quality (pressure angle), force analysis using virtual work principle. Timed motion with start-stop behaviour.Static balancing regarding support forces and driving force. Dynamic effects like slip and rest vibration after a stop or a collision.Demonstration of tools for motion and force analysis. Dimensioning of the whole structure using standards (load combination,group factor). Machine directives (CE-marking) and tender documents. Dimensioning of typical large stuctures such as lattices.Examples of welded connections. Demonstration of analysis tools for stress, deformation, fatigue.

Study Goals To obtain general insight in designing transport equipment, both in its fundamental (conceptual) aspects and in the characteristicconstruction details, aiming to early estimate the technical feasibility of transport equipment.

Education Method Lectures, designing in groups


Course material:written papers, to be collected in a map (under construction), available on blackboardReferences from literature: Verschoof, J.: Cranes

Assessment Written report and final discussion of this report

Remarks To participate in the project, that is the basis for the assessment, it is strongly recommended to be present during the lecturehours.


Design Content Participants work in groups to make a (conceptual) design of a case, that will be introduced in the first lecture hour. The teachersuse the case as much as possible to make the theory clear. At the end of the course the groups present and defend their concept inthe lecture room. A report containing design calculations and offering tender documents has to be submitted as well.


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Electives C&O - Control and Operations (at least 1 course or optional if at least 1 course Electives TIL)

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AE4441 Value Engineering & Optimisation 6Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. M. Snellen

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. D.G. Simons

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. R. Curran


4/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period 1


Course Contents The course aims at providing the students with knowledge and experience to set-up and analyze complex optimization problems.The course runs over the complete first semester.

The first period consists of lectures (4 hours per week). Use is made of the book of Hillier and lecture slides. Lectures consist ofstudio classroom sessions, where the theory is treated, followed by a practical part where the theory is applied. Use will be madeof Excel, specific tools and MATLAB.This period is ended with a written exam.

The lectures in the second period will treat the topic of modeling experimental data with least-squares estimation. In addition, theproblem of establishing an objective function (value engineering) is treated.

Study Goals The aim of the course is to provide the students with knowledge that, after following the course, allows them to1. Define from a general description an optimization problem, i.e., to define the decision variables, the constraints and theobjective function;2. Select and apply a suitable optimization method;3. Analyze the results obtained from the optimization (sensitivity analysis);4. Establish a model from experimental data using least-squares estimation;5. Convert a given description of a value engineering problem to a mathematical formulation and apply an optimization methodto solve for it.

Education Method The course consists of lectures.First period: Lectures on optimization techniques will be given in studio classroom sessions where the students directly apply thetreated optimization techniques to specific problems. Use is made of the book of Hillier and Lieberman.

Second period: The material will be taught through lectures. The lecture slides will be provided via blackboard.

Books The following book is needed for following the course and studying the exam:

Introduction to Operations ResearchFrederick S. Hillier and Gerald L. Lieberman, NINTH EDITIONMc Graw-Hill International Edition

Assessment Assessment consists of three parts:

- a written exam on optimization methods after period 1 (holds for 60 % of the final grade)- a written exam on the use of least squares for establishing a model from data after period 2 (holds for 20 % of the final grade)- an assignment on the topic of value engineering (holds for 20 % of the final grade)

Deadlines for handing in the assignment will be communicated to the students in the lectures and through blackboard.

All elements should be passed with 6.0 or higher to successfully finish the course.

Important note: Failure for any of the above mentioned three elements in the current academic year requires redoing them all thenext academic year.

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AE4443 Airline Operations 5Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. B.F. Lopes dos Santos


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period 2


Expected prior knowledge It is expected that the students have some introductory knowledge on operations research or that they are in parallel followingthe course AE4441 - Value Engineering and Operations Optimization (LR - C&O).

Summary This course provides an overview of airline operations and planning. The focus is on the relationship between planning models,the airline product planning characteristics and their operational implications. It starts with a general overview of the airlineindustry context, airline economics and business models, followed by the study of the normal planning framework which airlinesoperate in.

Course Contents This course discusses airline operations, economic issues and the planning framework adopted in the industry. The followingsubjects will be presented:

- Introduction;- Airline industry context;- Decision process and planning framework;- Demand forecasting;- Economics and structure of costs;- Market share;- Price and revenue management:- Network planning;- Fleet planning;- Scheduling planning;- Operations control;- Flight planning;

Study Goals At the end of this course, the student should be able to:1. explain the most important characteristics of the airline industry;2. identify the main strategic and operational aspects of an airline;3. analyze the cost and revenue structure of an airline;4. identify different airline business models;5. explain the general planning framework of an airline;6. identify and airline related problem, analyze and solve it;7. explain implications of planning decisions and report it in an academic manner.

Education Method The course consists of weekly lectures (2 hours per week), some of which can be guest lectures and a possibly an excursion to anairline. Next to this, assignments are made: one assignment in each quarter (Q1 and Q2) developed in groups of three students.


Main References:- Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., Barnhart, C. (2009), "The Global Airline Industry", John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, UK.ISBN: 978-0-470-74077-4

- Lectures notes and additional material posted on Blackboard during the course.

Additional Literature:- Doganis, R. (2010), "Flying Off Course: Airline economics and Marketing", 4th Edition, Routhledge: London, UK.ISBN: 0-415-44737-2

- Bazargan, M. (2010), "Airline Operations and Scheduling", 2nd Edition, Ashgate Publishing Company, Surrey, UK.ISBN: 978-0-7546-7900-4

- Clark, P. (2007), "Buying the Big Jets: Fleet Planning for Airlines", Ashgate Publishing Company, Hampshire, UK.ISBN: 978-0-7546-7090-2

Assessment The mark for this course will be divided in two parts:1) Results from the 2 group assignments (60 %);2) Mark from a final (comprehensive) exam (40 %).

Enrolment / Application Via Blackboard

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AE4444 Air Traffic Management 3Responsible Instructor Dr. F.J. van Schaik


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1



Course Contents The course gives an introduction in Air Traffic Management:1. Definitions, ATM services, organisational aspects(worldwide, European, Dutch), system changes.2. Present Communication-, Navigation-, Surveillance Systems,(CNS), Monopulse SSR, Mode S, TCAS, RNP.3. Airspace structure, procedures, flight progress.4. Lay out of ATC systems, Dutch ATC systems (AAA), auxiliarysystems, ARTAS.5. Flight plan processing, Radar Data Processing, TrajectoryPrediction, Conflict Detection, STCA function.6. New developments: Data communication (SATCOM, SSR-S,VHF, HF), RNAV, SATNAV, MLS, ADS (-B, -C).7. New procedures and ATM Systems: Continuous Descent Approach, Fuel saving procedures, FMS approach/departureautomation, Airspace Management, Advanced Surface MovementGuidance and Control Systems (A- SMGCS), Free Flight, Wake Vortices, SESAR and NEXTGEN.

Study Goals This course is designed to give the students an appreciation of the current ATM problems encountered, throughout the world,with emphasis on the core area of Europe, in preparing the existing ATC systems for a predicted traffic increase of a factor of 2by the year 2025.Emerging technologies will be described, with the associated implementation aspects like human factors, European politicalfactors, airline policy, European and US new ATM programmes SESAR and NEXTGEN. Emphasis is on functional integrationof systems rather than on pure technical aspects of individual components.

Education Method Oral presentation

Reader Dr.F.J. van Schaik, Introduction to Air Traffic Management, (AE4428), August 2010Hand-outs of the presentations

Assessment Oral by appointment; send request by mail to [email protected] for Fridays.

AE4446 Airport Operations 4Responsible Instructor Ir. P.C. Roling


0/0/2/2

Education Period 34

Start Education 3

Exam Period none


Course Contents The course consists of the following lectures:

Lecture 1 IntroductionLecture 2 System planningLecture 3 Airside capacityLecture 4 LandsideLecture 5 Delay and ATMLecture 6 EconomicsLecture 7 EnvironmentLecture 8-13 Guest lecturesLecture 14 Presentations by students

A short quiz is given after lectures 1 till 6. A bonus point for the test can be earned by taking part in these quizzes.

Study Goals To complete this course students have to be able to:- Know key airport characteristics.- Calculate key airport parameters with respect to capacity and delay .- Analyze and describe an airport.

Education Method The course consist of 7 base lectures, 5 to 6 guest lectures and presentations by students.

Students work in a group of 4 students to assess an airport, write a report and present their findings at a mini symposium. Theyalso have to review each others work.

A closed book computer test is used to grade the individual knowledge of the students.


Slides and other information are posted on Blackboard

Books Airport Systems: Planning, Design, and Management, Richard de Neufville and Amadeo Odoni, McGraw-Hill

Assessment 40 % Individual computer test40 % Group airport report10 % Group review of other groups reports10 % Homework quizzes


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AE4451 Network and Fleet Planning 3Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. B.F. Lopes dos Santos

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. R. Curran

Instructor S.S.A. Ghys


0/0/0/2

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period none


Expected prior knowledge AE4443: Airline Operations (LR - C&O)

Course Contents Fleet planning is a multifunctional process in which network planning is integral next to finance, engineering and (flight)operations planning. This practical addresses the fleet planning processes and airline scheduling over a fixed period of 4 years.

Towards maximizing revenues and minimizing costs of the airline the following distinct airline business planning tasks are to befulfilled:- Market and strategy evaluation- Network modelling- Fleet and configuration assignment- Airline scheduling- Pricing and revenue maximizing- Schedule optimization

Study Goals This practical aims to make students aware of network and fleet management techniques within airlines through:- Woking with a small and initial airline network, taking into account forecasted demand and limiting conditions- Developing a schedule in response to a forecasted demand and constraints- Evaluation of the aircraft assignment and routing on the designed network based on relevant evaluation criteria- Evaluation of the effectiveness of the adopted airline strategy.

Education Method This practical is based on the use of a digital airline game, in which groups representing airlines are participating. Throughiterative and prepared modeling towards simulation (3 full consecutive days) the airlines compete in the same fictive market, inwhich their purpose is to maximize their airline's revenues.The course is preceded by one session presenting:- The practical goals and the game interface- The distinct business airline planning tasks


Recommended literatureCLARCK, P. (2007), "Buying the Big Jets: Fleet Planning for Airlines", 2nd Edition. Ashgate, Cornwall, UK.ISBN 978-0-7546-7090-2

BAZARGAN, M. (2010), "Airline Operations and Scheduling", 2nd Edition, Ashgate, Cornwall, UK.ISBN 0-7546-3616-X

BELOBABA, P., ODONI, A., BARNHART, C. (2009) "The Global Airline Industry", John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex,UK.ISBN 978-0-470-74077-4

Assessment The mark for this course will be based on the result of the final report discussing the group's airline strategy and respectiveresults and their final presentation.

Enrolment / Application Via BlackBoard

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AE4452 RAMS and Human Factors 6Responsible Instructor Dr. A.A. Ghobbar


0/4/0/0

Education Period 2

Start Education 2

Exam Period 23


Required for A good knowledge of Statistics and Probability are essential

Expected prior knowledge A good knowledge of Statistics and Probability are essential

Summary Learning outcomes:On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:Guide the maintainability or maintenance manager, service engineer, analyst, design engineer in the practice of maintainabilityand maintenance.Integrate maintainability and maintenance to present the entire process with emphasis on the need to design and build productsright the first time, so they can be successfully maintained.Update methods and techniques, including life-cycle economic analysis and reliability-based maintenance.Advise on maintenance cost estimation in aircraft design and modification.Analyse the operation of maintenance production.Resolve statistical reliability, maintainability, supportability and availability measurement and calculations.

Course Contents Detailed description:Maintainability and maintenance have probably existed from the time our earliest descendants learned to select pieces of stonefor their spearheads that could be easily sharpened and quickly replaced when broken. Maintainability and maintenance go hand-in-hand with reliability and availability. Maintainability is the discipline of designing and producing equipment so that it can bemaintained. Maintenance is the performing of all actions necessary to restore equipment to, or keep it in, specified operationcondition. A major challenge of the profession is to create awareness among designers of how important maintainability is andwhat good practices should be followed.Maintainability engineering is rapidly growing in importance because of its considerable contribution towards the reduction inmaintenance costs of a product during its operation. At the same time, maintainability theory provides a very powerful tool withwhich to provide engineers with a quantitative description of the ability of their products to be restored to functionable order, byperforming appropriate maintenance tasks. The following subjects will be presented:Part 1: The concept of the probability systemRelevant terms and definitions, elementary theory of probability, probability distribution, types of random variables, probabilitydistribution of a random variable, functional and parametric method, graphical presentation of the probability system.Part 2: System concept and DefinitionFunctionability, reliability, maintainability, supportability and availability.Part 3: Measures and prediction of reliabilityTime to failure approach to reliability, stress-strength approach to reliability, condition parameter approach to reliability.Reliability block diagram of engineering systems, prediction of system reliability measures.Part 4: Measures and prediction of maintainabilityMaintainability characteristics, complex maintenance task, prediction of maintainability measures for complex tasks.Part 5: Measures and prediction of supportabilitySupportability characteristics, support task, prediction of supportability measures for tasks.Part 6: Measures and prediction of reliability AvailabilityAverage availability, inherent availability, system availability of different reliability block diagrams, achieved availability,operational availability.Part 1: Errare Humanum Est. â To Err is HumanAviation Safety TrendsSome Reasons for ConcernHuman Error and Aviation AccidentsEngineering Aspects of an InvestigationHuman Factors Aspects of an InvestigationPart 2: Human Error PerspectivesThe Cognitive PerspectiveThe Ergonomic PerspectiveThe Behavioural PerspectiveThe Aeromedical PerspectiveThe Psychosocial PerspectiveThe Organizational PerspectivePart 3: Human Performance Problems in MaintenanceRemoval versus ReplacementCommission versus Omission ErrorsLimitations of the Conscious WorkspaceControl Modes and SituationsThree Performance LevelsFatigue, Stressors and ArousalPart 4: The Varieties of ErrorSkill-based Recognition Failures, Slips and LapsesRule-Based MistakesKnowledge-Based ErrorsViolations TypesDocumentationTime PressurePart 5: The Human Factors Analysis and Classification SystemReasonâs Model of Accident CausationStrengths and Limitations of Reasonâs ModelDefining the Holes in the CheeseUnsafe Acts of OperatorsPreconditions for Unsafe ActsPart 6: Exposing the Face of Human ErrorQuantifying Proficiency within the FleetCrew Resource Management Training: Success or FailurePart 7: Principles of Error ManagementThe Management of Error ManagementPerson and Team MeasuresWorkplace and Task MeasuresReactive Outcome MeasuresProactive Process MeasuresFatigue Management

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Study Goals Objectives:The main objective of this course is to address systems maintainability, through analytical, engineering and managementprocedures, tools and techniques. As the main benefit of maintainability studies is the improvement of maintenance processes,which has tremendous impact on availability of system, safety, operational effectiveness and cost of ownership.

Education Method Weekly Lecturer

Computer Use RAMS Software


Course material:A hand-out notes to be distributed during the course.

Books Recommended literature:1. Ebeling, C. E., an Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability, Waveland 2005, ISBN: 1577663861.2. Knezevic, J., Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability: A Probabilistic Approach, McGraw-Hill 1993, ISBN: 0-07-707691-5.3. Knezevic, J., Systems Maintainability: Analysis, Engineering and Management, Chapman & Hall 1997, ISBN: 0-412-80270-8.4. Kumar, U. D., Reliability, Maintenance and Logistic Support: A Life Cycle Approach, Kluwer 2000, ISBN: 0-412-84240-8.5. Patton, J. D., Maintainability and Maintenance Management, Instrument Society of America 1988, ISBN: 1-55617-078-5.

Assessment 30% Course-Work70% Final Exam

Exam Hours Three hours


Open-Book Exam

AE4454 Life Cycle Analysis and Production 6Responsible Instructor Prof.dr. R. Curran

Instructor J.D. Verbeek


0/0/2/2

Education Period 34

Start Education 3

Exam Period 45


Course Contents The cours deals with the development and program life cycle of aerospace production systems, including the supply chain

Study Goals The students need to build up a good understanding of the development issues and acquire skills to perform process analysis,design and implementation tasks

Education Method The course will be given in the form of lectures, case studies and visit to the collection

Assessment Written exam and credit points for participating in case studies

AE4456 Safety of Transportation 3Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.A.A.M. Stoop


2/0/0/0

Education Period 1

Start Education 1



Summary This course deals with the structure and development of the concept of safety and risk control with respect to TIL-systems basedon the DCP-diagramme concept.

Course Contents The course deals with the structure and development of the notions of safety and risk management by focusing on:Practice, with a focus on the historical developent, perception and acceptance of safety and risk in various domains; Control,focusing on various strategies available in deakling with risk at the level of governance and administration; Technology,focusing on the way safety and risk have been involved obhectively and subjectively in developing technological projects andapplications; A micro systems level, dealing with accident analysis, the complexity of problem modeling, multiple causality andexplanatory theories for failure at the operator level; The meso systems level, in developing scenarios and application ofquantitative risk analysis; The macro systems level, focusing on procedural approaches in delaing with and deciding on risk bySafety Impact Assessment procedures, Safety Cases and Critical Size Events regarding rescue and emergency resourceallocation; Rescue and emergency management and disaster control in the light of national and international perspectives such asEU Directives and international NGOs.

Study Goals This course provides the student a basic knowledge in safety from a systems perspective. The course applies principles fromprevious courses with respect to control, management and governance to the area of risk and safety. It provides student withstrenghts and weaknesses of methods and techniques in problem analysis and problem solving at various systems levels and fromdifferent perspectives based on the notion of integral safety. The course focuses on applying basic skills in accident ananlysis,quantitative risk assessment and the design of complicated problem solving strategies.

Education Method The course is given by lectures, self study and assignments.Testing takes place on an individual basis by a written assigment on three items, focusing respectively on quantitative aspects,accident analysis and integral safety assessment.


A reader is available for the lectures, self study takes place based on a mandatory selection of the reader and optional materialfrom a variety of case studies in different domains.

Assessment Individual written assignments

Remarks This course is related to other courses dealing with transportation issues such as logistic chains, complex decision-making inmulti-actor environments, spatial development, TIL systems design and engineering.

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Electives TIL - Other TIL fields (at least 1 course or optional if at least 1 course Electives C&O)

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AR0190 Urban Sustainability (TiDO) 2Responsible Instructor Ir. P.G. Teeuw

Responsible Instructor Ir. K.P.M. Aalbers


18 hours per semester

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period none


Summary During this course the maximization method is used in order to create a draft for a sustainable urban plan.

Course Contents This one to two weeks workshop forms part of a series of interdisciplinary electives in Sustainable Development. The centraltheme is sustainable development, sustainable building and sustainable urban development. This subject can form part of the TUgraduation specialisation 'Technology in Sustainable Development' (TiDO), see www.tudelft.nl/tisd.

Study Goals The student:- is capable of effectively analysing complex urban development situations in which divergent environmental interests play a role- is capable of elaborating various solutions in urban planning and design for various environmental interests and weighing theseagainst alternatives

Education Method The environment maximisation method is one directed towards design, in which environmental themes set the structure for thedesign. On the basis of the brief for a neighbourhood (approximately 2000 dwellings with facilities) and the available location, anumber of environmental themes are 'maximised' in a workshop; these include: Landscape and soil; Flora and fauna; Water;Mobility; Energy; Waste.An outline of the 'best structure for the environment' is provided on the basis of the environmental constraints in question. Thesesketches are then examined to see which reinforce and which contradict one another; the various maximisations are thenoptimised. It is also discussed which topics should be regarded as primary and which as secondary; in this way a number ofvariants are developed for the neighbourhood. These are used as the basis for preparing a design and for maximisation atneighbourhood and block level, with which the workshop concludes.The exercise is held in the form of a workshop during a concentrated period of one to two weeks. Time commitment (total): 56course load hours (approx. 18 hours contact time, approx. 38 hours individual study).


- Duijvestein, C.A.J., 'Milieu Maximalisatie Methode' BOOM, Uitgeverij SEV, Rotterdam, 1998

Assessment Assessment is based on two presentations and the end-products. The final result is a draft design for a district, neighbourhoodand/or block with oral presentation and written commentary, capable of being understood without further explanation.

Special Information Take notice: This course is included in the AR0084 course. It is not possible to get ects for the AR0190 if you take the AR0084as well.Students who fail to attend the first class are not entitled participate in that course in this semester.

Period of Education A concentrated period of one or two weeks in a quarter.

Used Materials Sketch materials

Minimum aantal deelnemers 10

Maximum aantal deelnemers 16 + 8 places reserved for TIL students

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CIE4330 Ports and Waterways 1 4Responsible Instructor T. Vellinga

Instructor Ir. M.A. Wolters

Instructor Ir. H.J. Verheij


2/2/0/0

Education Period 12

Start Education 1

Exam Period 23


Required for CIE5306

Course Contents Ports and Waterways:1. Maritime transportSpecific data of merchant ships, commodity and vessel types, tramp and liner tradePort functions and organisationFunctions, transport chain, organisation of seaportsPort planning methodologyTypes of planning, planning process, planning tasks, general observationsPlanning and design of the water areasShip manoeuvring and hydrodynamic behaviour, approach channels, manoeuvring areas within the port, port basins and berthareas, morphological aspectsPlanning and design of port terminalsServices provided, terminal components, types of terminals, terminal capacity (maximum or optimum) and terminal dimensionsContainer terminalsContainer transport, terminal operations and lay-out development

2. Queueing theory for ports and inland waterways:Port studiesAspects in port designOrganisation, ship handling, cargo handling and inland transportMethods for solving capacity problems in portsempirical rules of thumb, queueing theory and simulation techniquesQueueing theoryArrival process, service process, queue disciplineQueueing systemsM/M/1 -system, M/M/n-system, M/G/1 M/D/1 and N/Ek/1 systems, M/D/n and D/M/n systemsQueueing systems with more general distributions of arrival and service timeApproach to an Ek/Em/1 queue system and approach to an Ek/Em/n queue systemSome applications

3. Inland waterways:Shipping on inland waterwaysSignificance of inland navigation, classification of ships and waterways, ship characteristics, ship typesInteraction between ship and waterwayPrimary water movement, secondary water movement, remaining hydraulic phenomenaNavigation speedShip's resistance, installed engine power, example speed-engine powerNavigationEncounters, overtaking manoeuvres, navigation in bends, cross sections, stopping distanceDesign of inland waterway profilesDesign vessels, traffic intensity, cross-section and design parameters and cross-sections in bendsNatural waterwaysNavigation on rivers, improvements, classification of rivers, ship dimensions, river ports and mooring places.

4. Integration of environmental issues in port planning and designEnvironmental aspects which affect port-layoutLand use planning, visual amenity, dangerous goods, dredging and disposal of dredged material, prevention nuisance,contamination of soil and groundwater, reception of ballast water and waste and wetlands and nature areasRelevant aspects for environmental impact assessmentEnvironmental impact assessment, pollution control, ecology and nature habitats, use of recourses, social and gender aspects andquality of life

Study Goals 1. The student has a broad overview of the field ports and waterways and recognises the interest of related sciences;2. The student understands the functions of ports and waterways in the total transport chain with different transport modalities;3. The student has knowledge of vessel types and demands regarding infrastructure;4. The student has knowledge of relevant hydraulic aspects for the layout of ports and waterways;5. The student can understand and create a port masterplan and containerterminalplan;6. The student is capable to apply the queueing theory for capacity planning for ports and waterways;7. The student has knowledge of hydraulic interaction between ship and waterway;8. The student is capable to determine dimensions of approach channels and inland waterways;9. The student understands and is capable to evaluate port environmental issues and its relevance;10.The student is capable of having discussion on the relevant issues with experts.

Education Method Lectures, exercise

Course Relations CIE4330 uses CT2320, CT3330, CT3340, CIE4300


Lecture notes:Ports and Terminals - Ligteringen en Velsink (f031), ISBN 978-90-6562-288-4Service systems in ports and inland waterways, R.Groenveld, 2007Inland Waterways, H.J Verheij, C. Stolker, R. Groenveld, 2008Environmental issues in Port Development and Port Operation, T.Vellinga, M.Geense,2004Available at VSSD.

Handouts (available via Blackboard).

Assessment Written exam and exercise


One A4 with notes

Judgement The case study (exercise) will be rewarded with a mark. This mark will be taken into account for 20% when determining the

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final mark for the written examination. If the mark for the exercise is 5.0 or less additional exercise has to be done.

CIE5306 Ports and Waterways 2 4Responsible Instructor T. Vellinga

Instructor Ir. M.A. Wolters

Instructor Ir. H.J. Verheij


0/0/0/4

Education Period 4

Start Education 4



Expected prior knowledge CIE5306 uses CIE4740, CIE4330, CIE5300, CIE5303, CIE5307, CIE5308, CIE5309, CIE5311, CIE5316 and CIE5317

Summary Functional design of port terminals; ro/ro terminals; liquid bulk terminals; dry bulk terminals; fishery ports; marinas; IWT-ports;capacities of inland waterways; capacities of open inland waterways; capacities of constructions of inland waterways; functionaldesign of locks; simulation models in ports and inland waterways; introduction simulation modelsstochastic models; computer simulation models/ boundary conditions/ evaluation output.

Course Contents Ports and Terminals1. General cargo- and multipurpose terminalsnon-containerised general cargo, number of berths and quay length, storage area and overall terminal lay-out, multipurposeterminals2. Ro/ro and ferry terminalslay-out ro/ro and ferry terminals, special design aspects3. Liquid bulk terminalsoil- and gas carriers, nature of the products, terminals, the berth, jetties, dolphins, storage areas, offshore terminals4. Dry bulk terminalsdry bulk commodities, dry bulk ships, unloading systems, loading systems, on-terminal handling and storage, climatic andenvironmental considerations5. Fishery portstypes of fishery ports, site selection, fishing vessels, port planning, unloading equipment, fishery port organisation andmanagement6. Marinasyachting and yachts, general lay-out of the port, basins and berths, port structures7. Ports and terminals for inland water transportvessels, types of ports, terminals

Capacities of inland waterways1. Explanation terms used, operational capacity, intensity, density, water resistance, ship speed2. Open waterwayscalculation methods based on knowledge and experience, virtual area, simulation3. Closed waterwayslock cycle, lock capacity, passing times, cycle times and waiting times4. Vessel traffic servicehistory, radar systems, VTS- Amsterdam-Tiel, registration and utilisation, River Information Systems5. Safetysafety in general, risk analysis, probability of failure in practice, codes

Service systems in ports and inland waterways1. Deterministic and stochastic models2. Simulation tools random numbers, sampling from distribution functions, used for the description of port- and inlandnavigation systems3. Computer simulation models description methods, components and attributes, structure of the computer model; examples ofsimulation models4. Analysis of input- and output data characteristics of the relevant distribution functions, Chi square test, Kolmogorov Smirnovtest.

Study Goals 1. The student is capable to analyse and evaluate relevant processes in ports and waterways;2. The student is capable to create and develop a functional design and basic layout of specific port terminals;3. The student has knowledge of the capacity controlling parameters of port systems;4. The student has knowledge of the capacity controlling parameters of inland waterways;5. The student is capable to create and develop a functional design of a canal with locks;6. The student has knowledge of and can apply nautical traffic simulation models;7. The student has knowledge of functions and operations of maritime and inland Vessel Traffic Management;8. The student has knowledge on nautical safety.

Education Method Lectures, simulation exercise, Maasvlakte-2 game and excursion (traffic centre, lock)


Obligatory lecture note(s)/textbook(s):1. Ports and Terminals - Ligteringen en Velsink (f031), ISBN 978-90-6562-288-42. Capacities of Inland Waterways, R.Groenveld, H.J.Verheij en C. Stolker, 20063. Service Systems in Ports and Inland Terminals, R.Groenveld, 2007Available from VSSD.

Handouts (available via Blackboard)

Assessment Oral exam and computer simulation exercise

The computer simulation exercise will be rewarded with a mark. This mark will be taken into account for 20% when determiningthe final mark for the oral exam when the mark of that exam is at least 5.

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MT313 Shipping Management 3Responsible Instructor E. Vandevoorde


0/0/2/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3



Summary Shipping managementMaritime economics

Course Contents In this course an individual assignment will be carried out on a subject chosen by the student in consultation with the professor.At the start of the course the student will be guided by the professor and supplied with bibliography and links with (international)research on the subject. During a few "hearing" classes problems can be discussed.

A written report and an oral presentation will conclude this assignment.

Study Goals The student is able to make a sound judgment of various problems in shipping management from economical point of view andto propose feasible solutions at minimum cost and at maximum efficiency.

More specifically, the student is able to:1.demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the most important comprehensions of maritime economics2.apply managerial concepts in a shipping company or a related maritime business environment3.find, gather and work on maritime-economic databases4.carry out economical analyses of empirical applications5.interpret correctly maritime-economic data and results of related research

Education Method Assignment


Course material:Suggested by the professor depending on the subject

References from literature:Suggested by the professor depending on the subject

Assessment Presentation

Remarks Professors will be available on the day of the course as given in the schedule. For further contact phone or email us.


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MT725 Inland Shipping 2Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.G. Hekkenberg


0/0/0/2

Education Period 4

Start Education 4

Exam Period 4


Summary The student is introduced to inland shipping in Europe, it's position in the intermodal transport chain and the complications ofintermodal transport compared to road transport.Emphasis is put on the special challenges posed by the inland waterway infrastructure, which often pose limitations and/orrequirements on the type of ship used. Also various ship types and the latest technological developments in inland navigationwill be discussed.

The course consists of a single 2-hour lecture, after which students will be asked to complete an assignment related to specificaspects of inland navigation and/or the economic feasibility of providing inland waterway transport. research questions in recentyears have included:" What is the smallest inland ship that can still compete with trucks?""How far can scale enlargement of inland ships be taken?""What options do the latest improvements of the infrastructure on the danube offer inland navigation?""Which European cities can be supplied by inland waterway from which seaport?"

Assignments will be carried out in groups of 2 or 3.Grading will be based on a written report, oral presentation and discussion of the contents of the report.

Course Contents The student is introduced to inland shipping in Europe, it's position in the intermodal transport chain and the complications ofintermodal transport compared to road transport.Emphasis is put on the special challenges posed by the inland waterway infrastructure, which often pose limitations and/orrequirements on the type of ship used. Also various ship types and the latest technological developments in inland navigationwill be discussed.

The course consists of a single 2-hour lecture, after which students will be asked to complete an assignment related to specificaspects of inland navigation and/or the economic feasibility of providing inland waterway transport. research questions in recentyears have included:" What is the smallest inland ship that can still compete with trucks?""How far can scale enlargement of inland ships be taken?""What options do the latest improvements of the infrastructure on the danube offer inland navigation?""Which European cities can be supplied by inland waterway from which seaport?"

Assignments will be carried out in groups of 2 or 3.Grading will be based on a written report, oral presentation and discussion of the contents of the report.

Study Goals 1.The student shall be able to explain the position of inland shipping in the logistic chain as well as the advantages anddisadvantage of inland shipping in relation to rail and road transport, taking into account the properties of the inland waterwayinfrastructure2.The student shall be able to apply the knowledge from learning objective 1 to a specific problem, related to logistics and/or(semi-)technical aspects of inland shipping by generating possible solutions and assessing these solutions, using methods andcriteria that are commonly used in the field

Education Method LectureAssignmentoral presentationdiscussion of results

Computer Use wordprocessing and spreadsheet if necessary


Course material:S.Hengst, "Binnenvaart in beeld" (in Dutch) Delft University PressC.J. de Vries Goederenvervoer over water, Van Gorkum en Comp. , Assen

References from literature:C.J. de Vries, Goederenvervoer over water (in Dutch), van Gorcum, 2000

Assessment written report, oral presentation and discussion of report


TIL6000 Master classes Infrastructure and Environment 1Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. V.A.W.J. Marchau

Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen

Education Period 1234

Start Education 1234

Exam Period none


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WI4062TU Transport, Routing and Scheduling 3Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. K.I. Aardal

Instructor Ir. H.N. Post


0/0/2/0

Education Period 3

Start Education 3

Exam Period 34


Course Contents In this course we deal with combinatorial optimizations methods for the solution of problems that arise when one has tooptimally organize transportation of goods, routing of vehicles, production schedules, such as: The shortest path problem, theassignment problem/transportation problem, the travelling salesman problem, the vehicle routing problem, and the job shopscheduling problem.

The last lecture is devoted to the demonstration of the successful package RBS that contains several of the algorithms explainedduring the course.

Study Goals - The student is able to recognize a problem as a discrete linear optimization problem and is able to provide a mathematical formulation for it.

- The student is able to solve the shortest path problem and the transportation problem as well as some small flow shop problems.

- The student is able to solve the travelling salesman problem by the Branch and Bound algorithm.

- The student knows several heuristic solution methods for the travelling salesman problem and the vehicle routing problem.

- The student knows some basic theorems concerning the mentioned problems and is able to prove some of these theorems.

- The student has knowledge about methods to solve large scale problems, especially shortest path and vehicle routing problems.



Course notes and handouts (made available via Blackboard).


WM0320TU Ethics and Engineering 3Module Manager Dr. D.R. Koepsell


4/0/4/0

Education Period 13

Start Education 13

Exam Period 13


Course Contents This code of this course used to be WM0320TN.This course is identical to the initial part of the course wm0329tu.You will explore the ethical and social aspects and problems related to technology and to your future work as professional ormanager in the design, development, management or control of technology. You will be introduced to and make exercises with arange of relevant aspects and concepts, including professional codes, collective reasoning, philosophical ethics, collectivedecision making (public choice), ethical aspects of technological risks, responsibility within organisations, responsible conductof companies and the role of law, and game theory as a tool for analyzing ethical problems and solutions. You will analyse legal,political and organisational backgrounds to existing and emerging ethical and social problems of technology, and you willexplore possibilities for resolving, diminishing or preventing these problems.

Study Goals After having completed the course you: can better recognise and analyse ethical and social aspects and problems inherent in technology and in the work of professionalsand managers active in the design, development, management and control of technology. have insight into how these ethical and social aspects and problems are related to legal, political and organisationalbackgrounds. are able to explore and assess possibilities for solving or diminishing existing and emerging ethical and social problems thatattach to technology and the work of professionals and managers. are better prepared to perform your future work as a professional or manager in the design, development, production and controlof technology in an ethical and socially responsible way.

Education Method A series of 7 lectures and work sessions (including role playing sessions) concluded with a written test.


Reader and exercise book Ethics and Engineering, available at Nextprint and as PDF files on Blackboard; Powerpoint lecturenotes.


Enrolment / Application Enrolment via Blackboard is required for this course. This is needed in order to plan the number of workgroups. For participationin the first period you must enroll not later than August 23 2013 and for participation in the third period not later than January 172014 via Blackboard.

Remarks The course is run twice each year in the first and third quarter. The course is identical to the initial part of the course wm0329tu(6 ects).

Category MSc niveau

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Free electives and projects (optional)

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CIE4040-09 Internship 10Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen

Course Coordinator M.L.Y. Kraeger-Holland


n.a.



Exam Period none


Course Contents Practical work experience during at least 8 fulltime weeks in day-to-day practice of civil engineering companies or institutes(contractors, consultancies, government, non-governmental organisations, etc.) in the Netherlands or abroad

Study Goals The main objectives are:1. To develop your general engineering skills2. To learn how to apply your technological know-how3. To put into practice your social and communicative skills4. To gain a more complete insight into your own particular aptitudes

Education Method Practical work experience


1. At the Traineeship Office in room 2.73 you have to collect the registration form and a course manual (in either Dutch orEnglish), containing amongst others ample information about the formalities that need to be attended to before the start of yourinternship2. On the Blackboard page CIE4040-09 you will find all the available traineeship offers and downloadable templates / blankforms

Prerequisites 1. You should be a Master student and have your BSc completely finished to be allowed to do an internship2. You are advised to have completed at least all mandatory courses/subjects of your Master specialisation3. A completed and signed traineeship agreement before(!!) you start is required to have your traineeship officially accepted

Assessment Based upon:1. A report, that should not merely reveal the results of the work you have done during your internship but also reflect upon yourlearning experiences (technical, organisational as well as personal)2. An evaluative interview with the university supervisor and/or the traineeship coordinator

Enrolment / Application Through a registration form, to be handed in personally at the Traineeship Office (not via Blackboard!)

Remarks A traineeship can be performed in any period during the year

Judgement 1. Assessments by company supervisor, university supervisor (an expert staff member) and traineeship coordinator2. Final marking by traineeship coordinator, mainly based on his own assessment and that of the university supervisor

Contact Traineeship Office, mrs M.L.Y. Kraeger - Holland, room 2.73, phone 015-2781174, [email protected]

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TIL4020-11 Interdisciplinary Research Project 7Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. A.J. van Binsbergen


n/a



Exam Period none


Course Contents This course gives the student the opportunity to participate in a concrete, interdisciplinary research project conducted witin theDelft University of Technology (DUT), in the field of Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics.A scientific researcher (PhD, researcher, professor) will supervise the student.The student will fulfill a mini project with all typical project stages including: problem definition, definition of researchquestions, problem analysis, research set-up, generating conceptual solutions (when relevant), working out of the research planand eventually coming to findings and recommendations. Literature research and, when appropriate, empirical research (datacollection) and analysis will be part of the approach.The student will experience what it is to actually perform research in an academic setting. Reviewing and writing a scientificpaper, as well as writing a process report are therefore part of this course.

Study Goals To get to learn the basics of performing (applied) scientific research and associated activities like literature research, empiricalanalysis, and reviewing and writing scientific papers.

Education Method The course is in fact a (mini-) project.During a period of about three months (part time) students will participate closely with scientific researchers in a reseach project.The student will experience a full research cycle: formulating (sub)research questions, understanding the choice of methods,(empirical) data gathering and/or processing, drawing conclusions etc. All is supervised by the researcher and the coursecoordinator.


The literature and study materials are to be determined together with the supervisor and/or module manager - literature and studymaterials should relate to and be relevant for the chosen research topic.Guidelines for the course (describing the aim, the procedure and the table of contents of the process report) will be handed to thestudent when starting the course. Course material on 'doing scientific research' and 'writing a scientific paper' will be available onrequest.

Practical Guide Guidelines, describing aim and procedure of the course. The guidelines include amn example of a table of contents for theprocess report.

Assessment The assessment is based upon two products:- process report- (concept) scientific paper, eligable to be submitted to a scientific journal or congressThe products will be reviewed and assessed by the supervisors (the scientific researcher and the course coordinator).

Special Information The 'course' is to be seen as a working project; the project is formed on ad-hoc basis, tuned to the requirements and needs of theassociated research project and tuned to the interests of the student.

Judgement Judegement is done by the course coordinator who is advised by the primary researcher. The judgement is based upon the writtenmaterial (process report and paper) and an interview with the student.

Contact dr.ir. Arjan van Binsbergen, E: [email protected], M: 06 140 151 10

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Free electives

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Projects and seminars (40 EC)

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TIL4010-11 TIL Seminars 3Responsible Instructor Dr. J.A. Annema


44.4.4.4 (friday afternoon)



Exam Period none


Summary The TIL-seminars are the lifeline of the MSc-TIL programme. Every other week a broad range of topics will be discussed bymeans of invited speakers, project discussions, project presentations, theme discussions and thesis presentations. MSc-TILstudents are required to attend 12 of these seminars during their study and are required to organise one of these seminarsthemselves (under the guidance of a lecturer). When organising a seminar, the students will provide handouts and will prepare apresentation or give an introduction to the presentations to be held. They will organise the discussion by question andpropositions. After the seminar they will have to write a conclusive 5 - 10 page report.

Course Contents The content is different for each seminar, but will cover the broad field of Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics from manypositions. Lectures of profile electives will be asked to host slots in the seminar schedule to assure an equal attention of the TIL-field. Non covered topics (in the current MSc-TIL programme) will be given the proper attention aswell.

Study Goals To gain in-depth knowledge of specific TIL-topics.To link scientific TIL-knowledge to real world situationsTo reflect on ongoing TIL developments.To discuss or debate TIL-topics.To judge and be critical about work of TIL collegues.To organise a seminar and report about a seminar.

Education Method 4 hours in a minimum sequence of 3 times each quarter (educational period), either lectures, practical work, excursions, designassignments, debates etc. etc.


Each seminar is unique, so material will come available one of a few weeks before the actual seminar.On Black Board a manualfor students for organising a seminar will be provided.

Assessment The final grade will be overall average of the performance of the student. It is a combination of: attendance, participation,motivation, organisation of one or more seminars, the written report about organised seminar.In words it will be called "sufficient" if the assessment terms are met, in exceptional cases the words "good" or "excellent" maybe given.

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TIL5050-12 Interdisciplinary Design Project 7Responsible Instructor Dr. J.M. Vleugel

Course Coordinator Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen

Course Coordinator Dr. R.R. Negenborn

Course Coordinator Ir. M.W. Ludema

Course Coordinator Dr.ir. A.J. Pel


n/a



Exam Period none


Required for TIL5050-12 is a pre-requisite for the MSc-TIL 5060 thesis project.

Summary During the interdisciplinary project, students of different backgrounds, preferably also different nationalities, and differentspecialisations collaborate in a complex interdisciplinary project, which contains a research and a design part. A list of topics isavailable on Blackboard, but students are also free to suggest a topic themselves. Students enroll in the period before the chosencourse period and start in this same period with their project plan in order to allow a smooth operation in the course period. Thefinal say with respect to group formation, linking a group with a topic and a coaching team is the responsibility of the coursecoordinator.Students then draw up a research/design plan. They execute this plan under the guidance of two lecturers from 2 differentfaculties (TBM, CiTG, 3ME; by exception also L&R).Regular course periods are Q2 and Q4, but on request the course is als open in Q1 and Q3. Please enroll one period before youactually do the work and fill in the corresponding application form. In order to fulfill the high quality standards of TUD, thisproject can only be carried out within the borders of the Netherlands. Detailed information about all requirements and aspects ofthe course can be found on the Blackboard pages of the course. After you enroll, you have access to this information. Please readthis information carefully and if in doubt about the course or your own capabilities to take part or when to enroll, please contactthe course coordinator asap.

Course Contents Each group will have an individual project. It will cover the TIL-field in such a way that TIL-environments, TIL-arena's, TIL-systems, and TIL-facilities will be elaborated from a research and a design perspective.

Study Goals To work in groups (of 4-5 students) in a collaborative manner, each member fulfilling roles like leader, notulist, researcher.To contribute particular knowledge gained in other courses of the MSc-TIL curriculum.To show insights and skills in a project environment.To contribute knowledge and skills gained throughout the individual study path of the participating students.To work independenly and learn to judge other group members' work and be self-critical.To manage a project under the final responsibility of the two supervisors within a very intensive time schedule.To deliver results under realistic project circumstances.

Education Method This is a self-study project that is weekly supervised by the two lecturers. Students will organize weekly meetings with thesupervisors to discuss content and project organisation and receive feedback. Students will give intermediate (with green light)and final presentations. Discussion material should be available for supervisors well in advance of a weekly meeting or (final)presentation.Students can organize any meetings they like among each other. They are free to contact other (external) experts in theNetherlands.


Next to the book by Newell, this will be determined by the group together with supervisors.The course manual can be found on Blackboard.

Prerequisites Formal BSc Diploma.All fundamental courses (minus 3 EC on ME1410 for students that started the MSc TIL programme in 2011-2012 inSpecialisations P or D).For further prerequisites before one can start this project please see the 2-step Enrollment procedure on Blackboard.

Assessment Group Assignment:- group work;- report(s);- presentation and defence;- evaluation of individual and group contribution.

Further information can be found in the regulations and in chapter 10 of the course manual on Blackboard.

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TIL5060 Thesis 30Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint


n/a



Exam Period none


Summary The master thesis project is the final academic project each student has to complete before entering the professional world as anacademic. The thesis project relates or combines at least two fields typically of faculties participating in the MSc-TILprogramme. The MSc-thesis project may also be pursued outside the university in conjunction with industry or other institutionsin the Netherlands or abroad.The MSc-TIL thesis project covers a half year (30 EC) and is supervised by at least two supervisors, from different TIL faculties.The chairman of the thesis examination committee is chosen from a closed list and appointed by the Examination Board.TIL5060 will result in a thesis report elaborating on research and design efforts and possibly a model of the design. The studenthas to defend his work before a thesis examination committee and present it to the public (fellow students, professionals, friends,family, etc).

Course Contents The Master's Thesis Project takes place at the end of the second year and covers a period of approximately half a year. Studentshave to carry out an individual project to round off the MSc-TIL programme. The subject for the project should be chosen inrespect to a TIL specific area, logically an area corresponding with the specialization and electives chosen by the student.

Roughly speaking a thesis project starts with a student agreeying upon a thesis subject with one of the intended supervisors.Once (or while) the thesis committee is formed, the student prepares a workplan (problem statement, thesis objectives, thesisapproach and a detailed planning). This workplan is the basis for the rest of the thesis project. It is agreed upon (or not) in a Kick-off meeting with the entire committee after about three/ four weeks. During the remainder of the project, the thesis committeeconvene at least three more times for a mid-term meeting (typically somewhere half-way), a green-light meeting (during which ago/no go is given for the final meeting), and a thesis defence / examination at the end of the project. The central end-product ofthe thesis is a final report, and potentially, the project will also result in eiethr a design, a piece of software or other products.

For the formal regulations (formalities, forms, etc), please download the MSc-TIL implementation regulations from til.tudelft.nl

Study Goals 1) The student is able to independently plan, and execute a design or research project in the TIL domain2) The student is able to relate and motivate his work to the current state-of-the-art /practice through literature review, analysisand synthesis3) The student is able to apply both qualitative and quantitative tools from throughout the TIL curriculum to his or her project(logic/scientific reasoning, mathematical/empirical underpinning, mathematical techniques and models, simulation, cost-benefitanalyses, etc)4) The student is able to discuss and identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of his/her own work, and placehis/her results in the state-of-the-art/practice5) The student is able to synthesize and communicate the results of the project in a concise and academic (critical) way, both onpaper (report and summary), as well as orally/visually (examination and public defence)

Education Method The student plans, executes, reports and defends his thesis project independently, supervised and supported by a thesiscommittee. This implies that the primary responsibility for managing the thesis process lies with the student: arranging bothbilateral and committee meetings, distributing reports/drafts/files, etc

In all cases, the supervising professor is end responsible for the feasibility, quality and suitability of the thesis subject. The TILthesis committee consists of the supervising professor, a daily supervisor from his/her team and a supervisor from anotherparticipating TIL faculty. The involvement of such a second daily supervisor from within the TIL community intrinsicallyguarantees that TIL thesis subjects (at the onset) have an interdisciplinary character. The purpose, however, is not to force uponthe student subjects or methodological approaches from more than one faculty - it depends heavily on the subject how muchinvolved this second supervisor is. As a ground rule the minimum level of involvement is in the range 45-70% (dailysupervisor); 20-45% (second daily supervisor) and 10% (professor). In case of a conflict of interest or a fundamentaldisagreement about the course of a project, the thesis supervisor is end responsible. Additionally the committee may consist of anexternal supervisor from a company or organisation involved.

Within the thesis project four meetings are mandatory: a kick-off meeting, at least one mid-term meeting, a green-light meetingand the final thesis defence, which consists of a public defence open to every one and a closed defence with just the committee.The precise order of both is at the discretion of the supervising professor.


Students have to acquire their own material to execute their Master Thesis Project.A manual regarding the Master Thesis Project is available on the Black Board.

Prerequisites For details check the implementation regulations (download from til.tudelft.nl)

Assessment The assessment will be based on the TIL Master Thesis project as a whole, no partial grades will be given on components of thework. As a basic rule, students are entitled to a motivation of their final score along three criteria:

(1) thesis contents (scientific quality & innovation, results and applicability);(2) thesis report & presentation; and(3) thesis process (independence, amount of work, cooperation, etc).

It depends on the subject how these factors are weighed in the final score this is the end responsibility of the supervisingprofessor.

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Ir. K.P.M. Aalbers

Prof.dr.ir. K.I. Aardal

Dr. J.A. Annema

Prof.dr.ir. B. van Arem

Dr.ir. J.H. Baggen

Dr. W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland

B. Behdani

Unit BouwkundeDepartment Environmental Design

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88560Room 01WEST600

Unit BouwkundeDepartment Environmental Techn. & Design

Room -

Unit BouwkundeDepartment Smart Architecture


Unit Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.Department Optimization

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 85093Room HB 04.160

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Transport & Logistics

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88912Room a3.230

Unit Civiele Techniek & GeowetenschDepartment Transportplanning

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 86342Room HG 4.13




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88068Room b3.020

Unit Mech, Maritime & Materials EngDepartment Transport Eng & Logistics

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 86680Room C-2-320




Room -

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Energie & Industrie

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 84427Room a3.340

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Dr.ir. A.J. van Binsbergen

Ir. W. van den Bos

Dr.ir. M.G.C. Bosch-Rekveldt

Prof.dr. R. Curran

Dr.ir. C. van Daalen

Dr.ir. W. Daamen

Dr. J.H.R. van Duin

Ir. M.B. Duinkerken

S. Eker

Dr. S. Filippov


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81067Room 8B-4-10




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 86766Room C-2-250

Unit Civiele Techniek & GeowetenschDepartment Bouwprocessen


Unit Luchtvaart- & RuimtevaarttechnDepartment Aerospace Transp & Operations

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81513Room 4.15

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Beleidsanalyse

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81143Room b2.230




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81142Room a3.210


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81790Room C-2-260


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81702Room b2.470

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Economics of Techn and Innov

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83565

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Dr. A.A. Ghobbar

S.S.A. Ghys

Dr. R.M.P. Goverde

Dr. J.C. van Ham

S. Hartjes

Dr.ir. A. Hegyi

Dr.ir. R.G. Hekkenberg

Prof.dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn

Dr. D.R. Koepsell


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 85346Room 4.22



Room -


Room 3.01






Telephone +31 (0)15 27 82447Room b3.180


Room 4.12



Unit Mech, Maritime & Materials EngDepartment Ship Design, Prod & Operations

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83117



Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Filosofie

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 82975Room b4.200

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M.L.Y. Kraeger-Holland

Dr.ir. J.H. Kwakkel

Prof.dr.ir. J.W.C. van Lint

Prof.dr.ir. G. Lodewijks

Dr.ir. B.F. Lopes dos Santos

Ir. M.W. Ludema

Dr. H.K. Lukosch

Dr.ir. V.A.W.J. Marchau

Dr. R.R. Negenborn

Dr.ir. R. van Nes

Dr.ir. Y. Pang

Unit Civiele Techniek & GeowetenschDepartment Onderwijs en Studentenzaken



Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88487Room b2.370




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88793Room C-2-340


Room -


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81885Room b3.160

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Systeemkunde

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83211Room b1.190


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 84319Room a3.040


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 86718Room C-2-230


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 84033Room HG 4.10.2


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88685Room C-2-300

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Dr.ir. A.J. Pel

Ir. H.N. Post

Dr. E. Pruyt

Ir. P.C. Roling

Prof.dr.ir. E. de Romph

Dr.mr. N. Saanen

Dr.ir. A.M. Salomons

Dr. F.J. van Schaik

Dr.ir. D.L. Schott

Prof.dr. D.G. Simons

Dr. J.H. Slinger



Unit Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.Department Algoritmiek

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Telephone +31 (0)15 27 87468Room b2.390


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 85132Room 4.21


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 85279Room HG 4.10.1

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Policy, Org Law & Gaming

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83556Room b2.190




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Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83130Room C-2-240

Unit Luchtvaart- & RuimtevaarttechnDepartment Aircraft Noise &Climate Effect

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88145Room 4.18


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88067Room b2.310

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Dr.ir. M. Snellen

Dr.ir. R.M. Stikkelman

Prof.dr.ir. J.A.A.M. Stoop

Ir. P.G. Teeuw

E. VandevoordeDr.ir. H.P.M. Veeke

Dr. W.W. Veeneman

T. Vellinga

J.D. Verbeek

Prof.dr.ir. A. Verbraeck

Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe

Ir. H.J. Verheij

Unit Luchtvaart- & RuimtevaarttechnDepartment Aircraft Noise &Climate Effect

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88144Room 4.20

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Energie & Industrie

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 87236Room a3.320


Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83424Room 4.11

Unit BouwkundeDepartment Climate Des. & Sustainability



Telephone +31 (0)15 27 82706Room C-2-270

Unit Techniek, Bestuur & ManagementDepartment Policy, Org Law & Gaming

Telephone +31 (0)15 27 87754Room b2.110

Unit Civiele Techniek & GeowetenschDepartment RP&W and Dredging Engineering


Unit ExternenregistratieDepartment Externe docenten (Blackboard)

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Telephone +31 (0)15 27 83805Room b1.050




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 84740

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Dr. J.M. Vleugel

Dr. J.L.M. Vrancken

Dr. B. Wiegmans

Ir. P.B.L. Wiggenraad

Ir. M.A. Wolters

Dr. R.A. Zuidwijk

Room HG 3.84




Telephone +31 (0)15 27 81566Room b1.210









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