Theoretical model is the base for the study of vehicle–track coupled dynamics problems. In
this chapter, the principle and methodology for modeling of vehicle–track coupled systems …

The dynamic performance of a railway track subjected to moving trains depends strongly on
track support conditions. In reality, even for the well-constructed and well-maintained tracks …

Track irregularities generally viewed as weak stationary random processes are perhaps the
most important excitations to the vehicle/track coupled system. To better clarify the random …

This paper develops a novel three-dimensional (3-D) train-track interaction model, where
the train is modelled as a group of multi-rigid-body vehicles connected by coupler and gear …

This paper devotes to develop a computational model for stochastic analysis and reliability
assessment of vehicle-track systems subject to earthquakes and track random irregularities …

An innovative stochastic dynamic model of a 3D train-track-bridge coupled system (TTBS)
with refined wheel/rail interaction is established for a high-speed railway based on the …

The use of sensitivity analysis is essential in model development for the purposes of
calibration, verification, factor prioritization, and mechanism reduction. While most …

This paper presents a matrix coupled model for the vehicle–track interaction analysis with
the crossing panel taken into account. In this model, the wheel–rail contact is assumed to be …

This paper is devoted to present an integrated uncertainty and sensitivity procedure for use
in performance assessments for train–bridge interactions. Firstly, a train-ballasted track …

Due to random characteristics of system parameters and excitations, the dynamic
assessment and prediction for the train-track-bridge interaction systems become rather …