RT journal article
T1 A Novel Application of Computational Contact Tools on Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis to Predict Ground-Borne Vibrations Generated by Trains in Ballasted Tracks
A1 García Moreno, Andrés
A1 López, Antonio Alonso
A1 Carrasco García, María Gema
A1 Turias Domínguez, Ignacio José
A1 Ruiz Águilar, Juan Jesús
A2 Ingeniería Industrial e Ingeniería Civil
A2 Ingeniería Informática
K1 computational contacts
K1 FEM
K1 ground-borne vibrations
K1 HSR
K1 numerical modelling
K1 prediction
K1 railway
K1 vibrational emissions
AB Predictive numerical models in the study of ground-borne vibrations generated by railway systems have traditionally relied on the subsystem partition approach (segmented). In such a method, loads are individually applied, and the cumulative effect of the rolling stock is obtained through superposition. While this method serves to mitigate computational costs, it may not fully capture the complex interactions involved in ground-borne vibrations—especially in the frequency domain. Recent advancements in computation and software have enabled the development of more sophisticated vibrational contamination prediction models that encompass the entire dynamics of the system, from the rolling stock to the terrain, allowing continuous simulations with a defined time step. Furthermore, the incorporation of computational contact mechanics tools between various elements not only ensures accuracy in the time domain but also extends the analysis into the frequency domain. In this novel approach, the segmented models are shifted to continuous simulations where the nonlinear problem of a rigid–flexible multibody system is fully considered. The model can predict the impact of a high-speed rail (HSR) vehicle passing, capturing the key intricacies of ground-borne vibrations and their impact on the surrounding environment due to a deeper comprehension of the occurrences in the frequency domain.
PB Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
SN 2673-3951
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36903
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36903
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 05-nov-2026