Railway Vibration Simulation Method

Ground vibration induced along a railway line by train running varies in complex ways according to the condition of the vehicle, its axle load or axle arrangement for example, plus the track, structures, and the ground and other ground level conditions. This means that it is important to clarify how these various conditions impact ground vibration in order to predict ground vibration and study effective countermeasures. The RTRI has, therefore, developed a ground vibration simulation method that can be used to quantitatively evaluate the impact of vehicle and ground conditions on ground vibration.
This simulation method can be applied to predict ground vibration under varying vehicle, track, and structure conditions. It can also quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of vibration countermeasures applied to vehicles or to tracks.