BallastGAN: Random generation of ballast particle contour based on generative adversarial networks

Y Wang, H Xiao, Y Chi, Z Zhang, Z Qian - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Railway ballast particles exhibit unique variations in shape, and this diversity significantly
impacts the mechanical performance of ballast beds. An intuitive approach involves defining …

Analysis of the influence of vibration frequency and amplitude on ballast bed tamping operation in railway turnout areas

Y Chi, H Xiao, Z Zhang, MM Nadakatti… - Computational Particle …, 2024 - Springer
Turnout is the essential track equipment to achieve train switching. To ensure a safe and
stable railway operation, it is significant to carry out scientific tamping operations in the …

Topological characterization and Gaussian projection reconstruction of ballast 3D contour

J Xiao, S Ding, H Liu, P Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Geometric description and reconstruction of ballast is the basis of ballasted track bed
refinement research. In this paper, Laser scanning is used to establish the ballast contour …

Influence of wind-blown sand content on the mechanical quality state of ballast bed in sandy railways

Y Chi, H Xiao, Z Zhang, Y Wang, Z Qian… - Railway Engineering …, 2024 - Springer
During the operation of sandy railways, the challenge posed by wind-blown sand is a
persistent issue. An in-depth study on the influence of wind-blown sand content on the …