Vertical random vibration analysis of vehicle–track coupled system using Green's function method

A vertical vehicle–track coupled dynamic model, consisting of a high-speed train on a continuously supported rail, is established in the frequency-domain. The solution is obtained efficiently by use of the Green's function method, which can determine the vibration response over a wide range of frequency without any limitations due to modal truncation. Moreover, real track irregularity spectra can be used conveniently as input. The effect of the flexibility of both track and car body on the entire vehicle–track coupled dynamic response is investigated. A multi-body model of a vehicle with either rigid or flexible car body is defined running on three kinds of track: a rigid rail, a track stiffness model and a Timoshenko beam model. The results show that neglecting the track flexibility leads to an overestimation of both the contact force and the whole vehicle vibration response. The car body flexibility affects the ride quality of the vehicle and the coupling through the track and can be significant in certain frequency ranges. Finally, the effect of railpad and ballast stiffness on the vehicle–track coupled vibration is analysed, indicating that the stiffness of the railpad has an influence on the system in a higher frequency range than the ballast.     

Adhesion estimation at the wheel–rail interface using advanced model-based filtering

The railway industry in the UK is currently expanding the use of condition monitoring of railway vehicles. These systems can be used to improve maintenance procedures or could potentially be used to monitor current vehicle running conditions without the use of cost prohibitive sensors. This paper looks at a novel method for the online detection of areas of low adhesion in the wheel/rail contact that cause significant disruption to the running of a network, particularly in the autumn season. The proposed method uses a Kalman–Bucy filter to estimate the creep forces in the wheel–rail contact area; post-processing is then applied to provide information indicative of the actual adhesion level. The algorithm uses data that, in practice, would be available from a set of modest cost inertial sensors mounted on the vehicle bogie and wheel-sets. The efficacy of the approach is demonstrated using simulation data from a nonlinear dynamic model of the vehicle and its track interface.     

An efficient approach to the analysis of rail surface irregularities accounting for dynamic train–track interaction and inelastic deformations

A two-dimensional computational model for assessment of rolling contact fatigue induced by discrete rail surface irregularities, especially in the context of so-called squats, is presented. Dynamic excitation in a wide frequency range is considered in computationally efficient time-domain simulations of high-frequency dynamic vehicle–track interaction accounting for transient non-Hertzian wheel–rail contact. Results from dynamic simulations are mapped onto a finite element model to resolve the cyclic, elastoplastic stress response in the rail. Ratcheting under multiple wheel passages is quantified. In addition, low cycle fatigue impact is quantified using the Jiang–Sehitoglu fatigue parameter. The functionality of the model is demonstrated by numerical examples.     

公轨两用桥钢混结合段的疲劳荷载参数研究

介绍菜园坝大桥钢混结合段轨道交通疲劳荷载参数确定方法.该方法基于轻轨车辆相遇符合正态分布的假设,采用雨流计数法统计出轨道交通造成钢混接头结构的疲劳内力幅值,然后按照Miner线性累积损伤准则等效成便于试验研究的等幅疲劳荷载.该方法可为同类桥梁设计和研究提供参考.     

铝合金薄板脉冲MIG焊技术

针对2mm的5052铝镁合金薄板研究了脉冲MIG焊技术,开展了一系列焊接工艺试验,摸索出优良的焊接参数,解决了铝合金薄板焊接时易产生气孔、焊缝成型不良,焊缝发黑等难题,使脉冲MIG焊技术成功用于薄板铝合金的焊接,焊接质量达到国际先进技术水平。     

中心城区主干路改造的设计要点探讨

中心城区主干路一般建成时间较早,随着城市化进程的加快和社会经济的发展,现状市政交通、管线已不能满足沿线用户的需求;路面出现不同程度损坏,影响了行车的安全性和舒适性;沿线各类城市市政设施缺乏统一性和规范性,严重影响了道路交通和城市周边形象,制约了城市形象的提升和进一步发展.针对中心城区主干路改造的设计要点,从道路功能定位...     

轨道高架桥下基坑开挖的相关措施及研究分析

近年来,越来越多的工程建设与已建轨道的关系越来越密切,施工环境也越来越复杂.以春申湖路快速化改造中元和塘东隧道基坑下穿轨道2号线号线高架为例,通过开挖施工中采取的一系列技术措施(MJS工法、开挖工序安排、应用支撑自动轴力补偿系统、加强监测等),并运用数值模拟软件,建立地上地下整体模型,将结果与过程监控数值对比,确保了轨...