A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks

To accurately identify and predict wheel-rail contact forces during the operation of heavy-duty trains, this paper proposes a novel method of decoupling and predicting these forces based on big data related to non-contact strain at the wheel periphery and a neural network. Initially, a refined finit...

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Main Authors: ZHANG Zhenhui, WEI Kai, PENG Shenyou, YIN Shengwen, WANG Zhonggang
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Published: Editorial Department of Electric Drive for Locomotives 2025-03-01
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WEI Kai
PENG Shenyou
YIN Shengwen
WANG Zhonggang
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WEI Kai
PENG Shenyou
YIN Shengwen
WANG Zhonggang
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description To accurately identify and predict wheel-rail contact forces during the operation of heavy-duty trains, this paper proposes a novel method of decoupling and predicting these forces based on big data related to non-contact strain at the wheel periphery and a neural network. Initially, a refined finite element numerical simulation model was developed to replicate the wheelset-rail contact of heavy-duty trains. The subsequent analysis of strain sensitivity at the wheel periphery determined the optimal strain collection radius and the layout of collection points on the train wheels. The dynamic response of the wheel-rail contact area under various operating conditions of trains was investigated by analyzing extensive strain data generated at the strain collection points across multiple numerical simulation models, along with the vertical and lateral forces at the contact spots. The results revealed the variation patterns of response in key aspects such as strain and contact forces in the contact spot area when trains operating at a constant speed are accelerated. Following the establishment of a comprehensive data set of strain and contact forces, a neural network model correlating wheel-rail contact forces with non-contact strain at the wheel periphery was established, through a training process to address the relationship between contact forces and non-contact position strain. This model enables the real-time decoupling and accurate prediction of contact forces at the contact spot for trains. This neural network model exhibits superiority in both computational efficiency and prediction accuracy, proving effective in guiding the decoupling identification of wheel-rail contact forces for heavy-duty trains and supporting further engineering applications, such as solving the train derailment coefficient.
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spelling doaj-art-12e69e6b5dd941c8bb811a7ea655d6ca2025-08-20T02:42:34ZzhoEditorial Department of Electric Drive for Locomotives机车电传动1000-128X2025-03-011526112431431A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networksZHANG ZhenhuiWEI KaiPENG ShenyouYIN ShengwenWANG ZhonggangTo accurately identify and predict wheel-rail contact forces during the operation of heavy-duty trains, this paper proposes a novel method of decoupling and predicting these forces based on big data related to non-contact strain at the wheel periphery and a neural network. Initially, a refined finite element numerical simulation model was developed to replicate the wheelset-rail contact of heavy-duty trains. The subsequent analysis of strain sensitivity at the wheel periphery determined the optimal strain collection radius and the layout of collection points on the train wheels. The dynamic response of the wheel-rail contact area under various operating conditions of trains was investigated by analyzing extensive strain data generated at the strain collection points across multiple numerical simulation models, along with the vertical and lateral forces at the contact spots. The results revealed the variation patterns of response in key aspects such as strain and contact forces in the contact spot area when trains operating at a constant speed are accelerated. Following the establishment of a comprehensive data set of strain and contact forces, a neural network model correlating wheel-rail contact forces with non-contact strain at the wheel periphery was established, through a training process to address the relationship between contact forces and non-contact position strain. This model enables the real-time decoupling and accurate prediction of contact forces at the contact spot for trains. This neural network model exhibits superiority in both computational efficiency and prediction accuracy, proving effective in guiding the decoupling identification of wheel-rail contact forces for heavy-duty trains and supporting further engineering applications, such as solving the train derailment coefficient.http://edl.csrzic.com/thesisDetails#10.13890/j.issn.1000-128X.2025.03.101heavy-duty trainwheel-rail systembig dataneural networkdecoupling of contact forcesheavy-haul railwaynumerical simulation
spellingShingle ZHANG Zhenhui
WEI Kai
PENG Shenyou
YIN Shengwen
WANG Zhonggang
A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
机车电传动
heavy-duty train
wheel-rail system
big data
neural network
decoupling of contact forces
heavy-haul railway
numerical simulation
title A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
title_full A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
title_fullStr A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
title_full_unstemmed A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
title_short A decoupling method for wheel-rail contact forces of heavy-duty trains based on big data and neural networks
title_sort decoupling method for wheel rail contact forces of heavy duty trains based on big data and neural networks
topic heavy-duty train
wheel-rail system
big data
neural network
decoupling of contact forces
heavy-haul railway
numerical simulation
url http://edl.csrzic.com/thesisDetails#10.13890/j.issn.1000-128X.2025.03.101
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