Numerical Method for Analysis of Interaction Between Railway Track and Structure Under a Moving Load

Authors

  • Mohammed TOUATI, Nouzha LAMDOUAR

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to assess the phenomenon of track-structure interaction in railway domain by presenting the numerical methods used in that purpose. In fact, the influence of temperature variations between Continuously Welded Rail (CWR) and bridge spans, the rail displacements (extension and contraction) at the edges of a span subjected to vertical loads, and the impact of train acceleration/braking action are mainly introduced and discussed. Therefore, vehicle’s running safety on structures is evaluated when it comes to satisfy rail stress criteria according to railway standards

Published

2020-12-04

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