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Non-linear soil behaviour on high speed rail lines
Abstract This paper gives new insights into non-linear subgrade behaviour on high speed railway track dynamics. First, a novel semi-analytical model is developed which allows for soil stiffness and damping to dynamically change as a function of strain. The model uses analytical expressions for the railroad track, coupled to a thin-layer element formulation for the ground. Material non-linearity is accounted for using a ‘linear equivalent’ approach which iteratively updates the soil material properties. It is validated using published datasets and in-situ field data. Four case studies are used to investigate non-linear behaviour, each with contrasting subgrade characteristics. Considering an 18 tonne axle load, the critical velocity is significantly lower than the linear case, and rail deflections are up to 30% higher. Furthermore, at speeds close-to, but below the non-linear critical velocity, dynamic amplification is highly sensitive to small increases in train speed. These findings are dependent upon soil material properties, and are important for railway track-earthwork designers because often 70% of the linear critical velocity is used as a design limit. This work shows that designs close to this limit may be still at risk of high dynamic effects, particularly if line speed is increased in the future.
Non-linear soil behaviour on high speed rail lines
Abstract This paper gives new insights into non-linear subgrade behaviour on high speed railway track dynamics. First, a novel semi-analytical model is developed which allows for soil stiffness and damping to dynamically change as a function of strain. The model uses analytical expressions for the railroad track, coupled to a thin-layer element formulation for the ground. Material non-linearity is accounted for using a ‘linear equivalent’ approach which iteratively updates the soil material properties. It is validated using published datasets and in-situ field data. Four case studies are used to investigate non-linear behaviour, each with contrasting subgrade characteristics. Considering an 18 tonne axle load, the critical velocity is significantly lower than the linear case, and rail deflections are up to 30% higher. Furthermore, at speeds close-to, but below the non-linear critical velocity, dynamic amplification is highly sensitive to small increases in train speed. These findings are dependent upon soil material properties, and are important for railway track-earthwork designers because often 70% of the linear critical velocity is used as a design limit. This work shows that designs close to this limit may be still at risk of high dynamic effects, particularly if line speed is increased in the future.
Non-linear soil behaviour on high speed rail lines
Dong, K. (author) / Connolly, D.P. (author) / Laghrouche, O. (author) / Woodward, P.K. (author) / Alves Costa, P. (author)
Computers and Geotechnics ; 112 ; 302-318
2019-03-31
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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