Prediction and Mitigation Analysis of Ground Vibration Caused by Running High-speed Trains on Rigid-frame Viaducts

In this study a three dimensional (3D) numerical analysis approach is developed to predict the ground vibration around rigid-frame viaducts induced by running high-speed trains. The train-bridge-ground interaction system is divided into two subsystems: the train-bridge interaction and the soil-structure interaction. First, the analytical program to simulate bridge vibration with consideration of train-bridge interaction is developed to obtain the vibration reaction forces at the pier bottoms. The high-speed train is described by a multi-dgrees of freedom (DOFs) vibration system and the rigid-frame viaduct is modeled with 3D beam elements. Second, applying these vibration reaction forces as input external excitations, the ground vibration is simulated by using a general-purpose program that includes soil-structure interaction effects. The validity of the analytical procedure is confirmed by comparing analytical and experimental results. The characteristics of high-speed train-induced vibrations, including the location of predominant vibration, are clarified. Based on this information a proposed vibration countermeasure using steel strut and new barrier is found effective in reducing train-induced vibrations and it satisfies environmental vibration requirements. The vibration screening efficiency is evaluated by reduction VAL based on 1/3 octave band spectral analysis.

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    • Copyright © 2016, Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
  • Authors:
    • Sun, Liangming
    • Xie, Weiping
    • He, Xingwen
    • Hayashikawa, Toshiro
  • Publication Date: 2016-3

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  • Accession Number: 01598383
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: May 2 2016 10:15AM