Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction
The track-structure interaction effects are usually analysed with conventional FEM programs, where it is difficult to implement the complex track-structure connection behaviour, which is nonlinear, elastic-plastic and depends on the vertical load. The authors developed an alternative analysis method...
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description | The track-structure interaction effects are usually analysed with conventional FEM programs, where it is difficult to implement the complex track-structure connection behaviour, which is nonlinear, elastic-plastic and depends on the vertical load. The authors developed an alternative analysis method, which they call the relative displacement method. It is based on the calculation of deformation states in single DOF element models that satisfy the boundary conditions. For its solution, an iterative optimisation algorithm is used. This method can be implemented in any programming language or analysis software. A comparison with ABAQUS calculations shows a very good result correlation and compliance with the standard’s specifications. |
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spelling | doaj-art-94fe9c132e5b4ddb9ca4a1b0e8c39cb72025-02-03T06:13:58ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/397515397515Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure InteractionFrank Schanack0Óscar Ramón Ramos1Juan Patricio Reyes2Marcos J. Pantaleón3Institute of Civil Engineering, Universidad Austral de Chile, General Lagos, 5111187 Valdivia, ChileDepartment of Structural and Mechanical Engineering, University of Cantabria, Avenida Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander, SpainInstitute of Civil Engineering, Universidad Austral de Chile, General Lagos, 5111187 Valdivia, ChileAPIA XXI S.A., PCTCAN, Avenida Albert Einstein 6, 39011 Santander, SpainThe track-structure interaction effects are usually analysed with conventional FEM programs, where it is difficult to implement the complex track-structure connection behaviour, which is nonlinear, elastic-plastic and depends on the vertical load. The authors developed an alternative analysis method, which they call the relative displacement method. It is based on the calculation of deformation states in single DOF element models that satisfy the boundary conditions. For its solution, an iterative optimisation algorithm is used. This method can be implemented in any programming language or analysis software. A comparison with ABAQUS calculations shows a very good result correlation and compliance with the standard’s specifications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/397515 |
spellingShingle | Frank Schanack Óscar Ramón Ramos Juan Patricio Reyes Marcos J. Pantaleón Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction The Scientific World Journal |
title | Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction |
title_full | Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction |
title_fullStr | Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction |
title_full_unstemmed | Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction |
title_short | Relative Displacement Method for Track-Structure Interaction |
title_sort | relative displacement method for track structure interaction |
url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/397515 |
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