Advances in wind tunnel experimental investigations of train–bridge systems

X He, S Zou - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Wind tunnel tests have been widely applied in aerodynamic investigations owing to their
unique advantages. However, it is difficult to theoretically establish a simplified symmetry or …

A velocity-related running safety assessment index in seismic design for railway bridge

H Zhao, B Wei, L Jiang, P Xiang, X Zhang, H Ma… - … Systems and Signal …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rapid expansion of the high-speed railway (HSR) network, high-speed train running
safety (TRS) over bridges is increasingly highlighted in the world. Previously, spectral …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on coupling vibrations of train–bridge systems under external excitations

Y Li, H Xiang, Z Wang, J Zhu - Railway engineering science, 2022 - Springer
In recent years, high-speed railways in China have developed very rapidly, and the number
and span of the railway bridges are keeping increasing. Meanwhile, frequent extreme …

Investigations on the shearing performance of ballastless CRTS II slab based on quasi-distributed optical fiber sensing

Z Xuebing, W Li, S Tang, C Hongtian, X Xiaonan… - Optical Fiber …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the continuous development of high-speed railway technology, there are higher
expectations for train operation and running safety. Shear failure is the main form of damage …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of the train-track-bridge system characteristics in the runnability of high-speed trains against crosswinds-Part I: Running safety

PA Montenegro, H Carvalho, M Ortega… - Journal of Wind …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper studies the influence of different factors related to the structure-track-vehicle
coupling system in the train's stability against crosswinds, namely the bridge lateral …

Effect of the wind speed on aerodynamic behaviours during the acceleration of a high-speed train under crosswinds

D Zhou, C Xia, L Wu, S Meng - Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial …, 2023 - Elsevier
A high-speed train that accelerates under crosswinds can potentially encounter dramatic
aerodynamic effects and safety risks. The goal of this study is to reveal the effect of wind …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of the train-track-bridge system characteristics in the runnability of high-speed trains against crosswinds-Part II: Riding comfort

PA Montenegro, D Ribeiro, M Ortega, F Millanes… - Journal of Wind …, 2022 - Elsevier
Passenger riding comfort is a major concern in railways, particularly in high-speed (HS)
networks due its strict requirements. Both the track and vehicle conditions may influence the …

Experimental and numerical study on vibration and structure-borne noise of high-speed railway composite bridge

YW Gu, X Nie, AG Yan, JH Zeng, YF Liu, YX Jiang - Applied Acoustics, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to investigate the characteristics of train-induced vibration and structure-borne noise
of high-speed railway steel–concrete composite bridge, a 5× 50 m continuous steel …

[HTML][HTML] Early identification of unbalanced freight traffic loads based on wayside monitoring and artificial intelligence

R Silva, A Guedes, D Ribeiro, C Vale, A Meixedo… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
The identification of instability problems in freight trains circulation such as unbalanced
loads is of particular importance for railways management companies and operators. The …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation of the evolution of aerodynamic behaviour when a high-speed train accelerates under crosswind conditions

D Zhou, D Yu, L Wu, S Meng - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Crosswind degrades the aerodynamic behaviour of trains, especially during train
acceleration, and an understanding of the flow field and train safety details requires more …