- Offers an in-depth description of a theoretical model and computational method for vehicle–track coupled dynamics
- Addresses practical applications of vehicle–track coupled dynamics in urban rail transit, high-speed and heavy-haul railways
- Includes handy, quick-reference equations and typical system parameters to help with regular simulation analyses
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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. - About the authors
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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.
- Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-15
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Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics Models
Pages 17-149
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Excitation Models of Vehicle–Track Coupled System
Pages 151-202
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Numerical Method and Computer Simulation for Analysis of Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics
Pages 203-229
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Field Test on Vehicle–Track Coupled System Dynamics
Pages 231-258
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics
- Book Subtitle
- Theory and Applications
- Authors
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- Wanming Zhai
- Copyright
- 2020
- Publisher
- Springer Singapore
- Copyright Holder
- Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Distribution Rights
- Distribution rights for print book in mainland China: Science Press
- eBook ISBN
- 978-981-329-283-3
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-981-32-9283-3
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-981-329-282-6
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-981-329-285-7
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XV, 417
- Number of Illustrations
- 215 b/w illustrations, 138 illustrations in colour
- Topics