Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics: Theory and Applications

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This book systematically presents the theory, numerical implementation, field experiments and practical engineering applications of the ‘Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics’. Representing a radical departure from classic vehicle system dynamics and track dynamics, the vehicle–track coupled dynamics theory considers the vehicle and track as one interactive and integrated system coupled through wheel–rail interaction. This new theory enables a more comprehensive and accurate solution to the train–track dynamic interaction problem which is a fundamental and important research topic in railway transportation system, especially for the rapidly developed high-speed and heavy-haul railways. It has been widely applied in practical railway engineering. Dr. Wanming Zhai is a Chair Professor of Railway Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, where he is also chairman of the Academic Committee and Director of the Train and Track Research Institute. He is a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and one of the leading scientists in railway system dynamics. Professor Zhai is Editor-in-Chief of both the International Journal of Rail Transportation, published by Taylor & Francis Group, and the Journal of Modern Transportation, published by Springer. In addition, he is a trustee of the International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, and Vice President of the Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 1-15 Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics Models (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 17-149 Excitation Models of Vehicle–Track Coupled System (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 151-202 Numerical Method and Computer Simulation for Analysis of Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 203-229 Field Test on Vehicle–Track Coupled System Dynamics (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 231-258 Experimental Validation of Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics Models (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 259-283 Computational Comparison of Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics and Vehicle System Dynamics (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 285-297 Vibration Characteristics of Vehicle–Track Coupled System (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 299-346 Principle and Method of Optimal Integrated Design for Dynamic Performances of Vehicle and Track Systems (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 347-366 Practical Applications of the Theory of Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics in Engineering (Wanming Zhai)....Pages 367-406 Back Matter ....Pages 407-417