Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load

The linear induction motor (LIM) has been used in urban rail transit systems in China and other parts of the world. However, specialized specifications for design or assessment of bridges in urban rail transit systems have not yet been established. The electromagnetic force of LIM complicates vehicl...

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Main Authors: Xu-hui He, Andrew Scanlon, Peng Li
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Language:English
Published: Riga Technical University Press 2011-09-01
Series:The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering
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Online Access:https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3753
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description The linear induction motor (LIM) has been used in urban rail transit systems in China and other parts of the world. However, specialized specifications for design or assessment of bridges in urban rail transit systems have not yet been established. The electromagnetic force of LIM complicates vehicle-bridge interaction. In this paper, a typical bridge on the Guangzhou metro line 4 is evaluated both experimentally and theoretically to determine vehicle-bridge interaction characteristics. The LIM vehicle is represented by a model of secondary suspension with 6 degrees of freedom, and the bridge is modeled using standard beam elements. The coupled motion equation is formulated using the principle of total potential energy with stationary value in an elastic system and solved by using the Newmark-β method. Field dynamical tests were also performed on the bridge. The calculated and experimental vertical displacement time-histories for LIM trains crossing the bridge were obtained and dynamic factors were developed. A formula for determination of the dynamic factor, which can provide an engineering basis for design and evaluation of bridges in urban rail transit system, is proposed.
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spelling doaj-art-520751e891a34c2fb4fc659305f1e2bc2025-08-20T02:51:57ZengRiga Technical University PressThe Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering1822-427X1822-42882011-09-016318519210.3846/bjrbe.2011.242084Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train LoadXu-hui He0Andrew Scanlon1Peng Li2School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410075, Hunan, ChinaDept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State college 16802, PA, USAFujian Academy of Building Research, Fuzhou 35000, Fujian, ChinaThe linear induction motor (LIM) has been used in urban rail transit systems in China and other parts of the world. However, specialized specifications for design or assessment of bridges in urban rail transit systems have not yet been established. The electromagnetic force of LIM complicates vehicle-bridge interaction. In this paper, a typical bridge on the Guangzhou metro line 4 is evaluated both experimentally and theoretically to determine vehicle-bridge interaction characteristics. The LIM vehicle is represented by a model of secondary suspension with 6 degrees of freedom, and the bridge is modeled using standard beam elements. The coupled motion equation is formulated using the principle of total potential energy with stationary value in an elastic system and solved by using the Newmark-β method. Field dynamical tests were also performed on the bridge. The calculated and experimental vertical displacement time-histories for LIM trains crossing the bridge were obtained and dynamic factors were developed. A formula for determination of the dynamic factor, which can provide an engineering basis for design and evaluation of bridges in urban rail transit system, is proposed.https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3753linear induction motor (lim)elevated bridgetraininteractiondynamic factor (df)electromagnetic force
spellingShingle Xu-hui He
Andrew Scanlon
Peng Li
Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering
linear induction motor (lim)
elevated bridge
train
interaction
dynamic factor (df)
electromagnetic force
title Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
title_full Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
title_fullStr Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
title_short Dynamic Factor of Bridges Subjected to Linear Induction Motor Train Load
title_sort dynamic factor of bridges subjected to linear induction motor train load
topic linear induction motor (lim)
elevated bridge
train
interaction
dynamic factor (df)
electromagnetic force
url https://bjrbe-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/3753
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