Naslov
Numerical and experimental investigation of the tram-track interaction

Autori
Lakušić, Stjepan ; Rak, Mladenko ; Lazarević, Damir

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
2nd Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics / Freddi, Alessandro - Bolonja : Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, 2003, 119-121

Skup
2nd Youth Symposium on Experimental Solid Mechanics

Mjesto i datum
Ravenna, Italija, 07.05.2003. - 10.05.2003

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
tram track; numerical model; vehicle-track interaction

Sažetak
Compared to railway tracks the tram tracks, as special track constructions seem to be little explored. What is more, the current regulations (UIC, VDV Oberbau - Richtlinien, CEN) do not significantly handle the tram tracks either. According to the UITP (International Union of Public Transport) [1] data the tram track traffic volume of several European cities (Lodz, Wien, Basel) amount up to 10 million gross tons a year (MGT/year). Hence, attention should be paid to the Zagreb tram tracks, as some sections in the center of the city are loaded up to 15.2 MGT/year per cross section, with a tram running frequency under 1 minute [2]. Despite the fact that the tram tracks feature lower running speed and less load per wheel compared to those of the railway ones, the traffic volume of the tram tracks are of more considerable concern. An adequately chosen tram construction type guarantees higher exploitive load, so it will satisfy both safety and durability requirements. Experimentally supported numerical methods can significantly help to solve the above-mentioned problems.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Građevinarstvo

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