Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track

This paper analyzes existing quasi-static methods for determining the wheel load on the railway track and provides recommendations for their application under various operating conditions. The study examines the influence of train speed, track design, and track condition on the calculated dynamic lo...

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Main Authors: Dmytro Kurhan, Denis Kovalskyi
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Language:English
Published: Széchenyi István University 2025-02-01
Series:Acta Technica Jaurinensis
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Online Access:https://acta.sze.hu/index.php/acta/article/view/769
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description This paper analyzes existing quasi-static methods for determining the wheel load on the railway track and provides recommendations for their application under various operating conditions. The study examines the influence of train speed, track design, and track condition on the calculated dynamic load values. The results indicate that at high speeds, additional dynamic components must be considered for a more accurate load assessment. A comparative analysis of the examined methods demonstrates their equivalence within specific speed ranges, enabling their synthesis to expand applicability and improve calculation accuracy. The study also includes calculations for ballastless track, considering its increased stiffness. It was found that for such structures, the load calculation equations need to be adjusted, as ballastless track exhibits reduced deflection but higher transmitted dynamic loads. The updated equations proposed in this paper allow for a more precise determination of wheel loads for different types of rolling stock and track structures. The results can be integrated into mathematical models of railway track behavior to refine external load parameters. Additionally, reference load values are essential for railway track condition monitoring systems.
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spelling doaj-art-df031669e9b14009b4f0560aad6255ee2025-08-20T03:11:26ZengSzéchenyi István UniversityActa Technica Jaurinensis2064-52282025-02-01181384510.14513/actatechjaur.00769697Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway trackDmytro Kurhan0Denis Kovalskyi1Department of Transport Infrastructure, Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Lazaryan St. 2, 49010, Dnipro, UkraineDepartment of Transport Infrastructure, Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Lazaryan St. 2, 49010, Dnipro, UkraineThis paper analyzes existing quasi-static methods for determining the wheel load on the railway track and provides recommendations for their application under various operating conditions. The study examines the influence of train speed, track design, and track condition on the calculated dynamic load values. The results indicate that at high speeds, additional dynamic components must be considered for a more accurate load assessment. A comparative analysis of the examined methods demonstrates their equivalence within specific speed ranges, enabling their synthesis to expand applicability and improve calculation accuracy. The study also includes calculations for ballastless track, considering its increased stiffness. It was found that for such structures, the load calculation equations need to be adjusted, as ballastless track exhibits reduced deflection but higher transmitted dynamic loads. The updated equations proposed in this paper allow for a more precise determination of wheel loads for different types of rolling stock and track structures. The results can be integrated into mathematical models of railway track behavior to refine external load parameters. Additionally, reference load values are essential for railway track condition monitoring systems.https://acta.sze.hu/index.php/acta/article/view/769railwayquasi-static methodwheel-rail interactionrailway track monitoringdynamic load assessment
spellingShingle Dmytro Kurhan
Denis Kovalskyi
Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
Acta Technica Jaurinensis
railway
quasi-static method
wheel-rail interaction
railway track monitoring
dynamic load assessment
title Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
title_full Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
title_fullStr Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
title_full_unstemmed Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
title_short Quasi-static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
title_sort quasi static methods for determining the calculated wheel load on the railway track
topic railway
quasi-static method
wheel-rail interaction
railway track monitoring
dynamic load assessment
url https://acta.sze.hu/index.php/acta/article/view/769
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