Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems are used, among other applications, in pavement and bridge reliability. The system measures quantities such as individual axle load, vehicular loads, vehicle speed, vehicle length and number of axles. Because of the nature of traffic configuration, the quantities measured are evidently regarded as random variables. The dependence structure of the data of such compl...

In mechanized ground-based forestry, machines operate on rough soils that, ideally, should remain unaffected by the operation. This implies small (that is, light) loads and careful driving are required. However, economical rationality implies large loads and high speeds. Recently, the concept of adding a trailer to a conventional forwarder has been revived, with the objective of addressing both...

In present study, a mathematical model of the vehicle–floating slab track (FST) interaction is established to investigate the coupled behaviour of vehicle–track system. The FST is modelled as the double Euler -Bernoulli beam including the rail and slab. The railway vehicle is simplified as a multi-rigid-body model. The wheel–rail interface is treated using a nonlinear Hertzian contact model, co...

Spline couplings are widely used in transmission systems to transfer torque due their higher load carrying capacity and better durability performance. Most researches conducted under static quasistatic loading cases; however, very little is known about contact behavior stress distribution dynamic cases, especially as a key component between wheel axle. In this paper, 3D impact analysis model of...

The evaluation and control of the trains induced vibrations needs even more attention in the case of underground tracks which passes near to monuments and historical sites. The rail corrugations which occur due to the wheels’ impulse loads during the operation period of underground railway tracks, usually amplify the ground borne noise and vibration. In the current study, the mentioned phenomen...

Rigid pavements are often preferred to flexible types due their higher durability and ease of maintenance also reduce early road failure increase its longevity. This study redesigned a deteriorated segment Oke-Omi pavement as rigid pavement. The thickness was derived using the American Association State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design method. A programme spreadsheet developed f...