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Module 1: Fundamentals of Quality Control and Assurance
1. Introduction to Quality in Infrastructure Projects
2. Quality Standards and Guidelines
3. Key Principles of QA/QC in Construction
4. Roles and Responsibilities of QA/QC Teams
5. Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Module 2: Materials Testing and Quality Control
1. Material Selection and Specifications
2. Quality Testing for Concrete
3. Steel Quality Assurance
4. Soil and Rock Testing
5. Advanced Materials and Technology in QA
Module 3: Tunnel Projects: Quality in Geotechnical Investigations
1. Site Investigation and Survey Techniques
2. Geotechnical Risks in Tunnel Projects
3. Instrumentation for Monitoring
4. Ground Support Systems
5. Inspection Techniques in Geotechnical Works
Module 4: Railway Projects: Quality in Earthworks and Track Laying
1. Earthwork Preparation and Compaction
2. Track Components Quality Standards
3. Drainage and Embankment Works
4. Inspection of Ballast and Subgrade
5. Alignment and Survey Control
Module 5: Quality in Tunneling Methods
1. Drill and Blast Method
2. Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Operations
3. Cut-and-Cover Tunneling
4. NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method)
5. Lining Works in Tunnels
Module 6: Quality in Railway Infrastructure
1. Bridges and Viaducts Construction
2. Overhead Electrification Systems
3. Signaling and Telecommunications
4. Station Building Construction
5. Railway Safety and Maintenance Protocols
Module 7: Testing and Inspection Methods
1. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
2. Destructive Testing Methods
3. Inspection During Construction
4. Defect Analysis and Reporting
5. Third-Party Inspections and Certifications
Module 8: Quality in Waterproofing and Drainage Systems
1. Waterproofing Materials and Techniques
2. Drainage System Design and Execution
3. Leakage Prevention in Tunnels
4. Impact of Poor Drainage on Quality
5. Inspection of Waterproofing and Drainage Systems
Module 9: Documentation and Reporting for QA/QC
1. Preparation of Quality Plans
2. Maintaining Quality Records
3. Checklists and Audit Trails
4. Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
5. Final Quality Documentation
Module 10: Technology in QA/QC for Tunnel and Railway Projects
1. Digital QA/QC Tools
2. Drones and AI in Inspections
3. BIM for Quality Management
4. IoT Sensors for Monitoring
5. Automation in Testing and Reporting
Module 11: Risk Management and Quality Assurance
1. Identifying Construction Risks
2. Risk Mitigation Strategies
3. Quality Failures and Lessons Learned
4. Contingency Planning for QA/QC
5. Legal and Contractual Obligations
Module 12: Project Handover and Post-Construction Quality Assurance
1. Handover Process and Documentation
2. Post-Construction Quality Audits
3. Monitoring Long-Term Performance
4. Training and Capacity Building
5. Sustainability and Quality in Operations
