Spectra of Low-Frequency Ground Vibrations Generated by High-Speed Trains on Layered Ground

High Speed Ground Transportation

Assessment of Track-ground Coupled Vibration Induced by High-speed Trains

As high-speed trains operate in more and more countries and their maximum speed increases, the vibration induced by the train has become an important issue. The dynamic coupling between the vehicle, track and ground has to be assessed for its effects on safety, stability and maintenance costs. A particular issue, especially for soft soils, is the critical speed at which the train reaches the wa...

Rail Movement and Ground Waves Caused by High-speed Trains Approaching Track-soil Critical Velocities

During the last decade Railways have become one of the most advanced and fast developing branches of transportation technology. The reason is very high speeds achievable by the most advanced modern trains (French TGV, German ICE, Italian Pendolino, Swedish X2000, Spanish AVE, Belgium Thalys, the Eurostar) and very low air pollution per passenger compared with road vehicles. Unfortunately, the i...

Combined Effects of High-Speed Railway Noise and Ground Vibrations on Annoyance

The Shinkansen super-express railway system in Japan has greatly increased its capacity and has expanded nationwide. However, many inhabitants in areas along the railways have been disturbed by noise and ground vibration from the trains. Additionally, the Shinkansen railway emits a higher level of ground vibration than conventional railways at the same noise level. These findings imply that bui...

High-frequency oscillatory ventilation on shaky ground.

We thought it was impossible. Physiological principles maintained that ventilation at tidal volumes less than the anatomical deadspace should be ineffective (i.e., inspired air not reaching the alveolae). Data from a 1980 study dispelled that myth, showing unequivocally that ventilation with tidal volumes as small as 20 to 30 ml in dogs, a mere fraction of the anatomical deadspace, could mainta...