CONTROL OF SHINKANSEN RAILWAY VIBRATIONS

The Japanese Government has decided to take measures on the control of vibrations transmitted through the ground, particularly those caused by trains. The article defines the permissible vibration standards adopted, measuring units, and guidelines for trouble-shooting measures on the Shinkansen; it also gives some results of the measures, and general recommendations laid down for vibration control.

• Corporate Authors:

  Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

  Kyodo Building, 18-7 Hagashi-Uyeno 2 Chome, Daito-Ku
  Tokyo-110,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • Sakai, T
• Publication Date: 1977-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1-10
• Serial:
  • Permanent Way
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 1-2
  • Publisher: Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental impacts; High speed rail; Regulations; Vibration control; Vibration tests
• Identifier Terms: Shinkansen
• Old TRIS Terms: Government regulations
• Subject Areas: Environment; Law; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00169968
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1978 12:00AM