Purpose–The smoothness of the high-speed railway(HSR)on the bridge may exceed the allowable standard when an earthquake causes vibrations for HSR bridges,which may threaten the safety of running trains.Indeed,few stu...Purpose–The smoothness of the high-speed railway(HSR)on the bridge may exceed the allowable standard when an earthquake causes vibrations for HSR bridges,which may threaten the safety of running trains.Indeed,few studies have evaluated the exceeding probability of rail displacement exceeding the allowable standard.The purposes of this article are to provide a method for investigating the exceeding probability of the rail displacement of HSRs under seismic excitation and to calculate the exceeding probability.Design/methodology/approach–In order to investigate the exceeding probability of the rail displacement under different seismic excitations,the workflow of analyzing the smoothness of the rail based on incremental dynamic analysis(IDA)is proposed,and the intensity measure and limit state for the exceeding probability analysis of HSRs are defined.Then a finite element model(FEM)of an assumed HSR track-bridge system is constructed,which comprises a five-span simply-supported girder bridge supporting a finite length CRTS II ballastless track.Under different seismic excitations,the seismic displacement response of the rail is calculated;the character of the rail displacement is analyzed;and the exceeding probability of the rail vertical displacement exceeding the allowable standard(2mm)is investigated.Findings–The results show that:(1)The bridge-abutment joint position may form a step-like under seismic excitation,threatening the running safety of high-speed trains under seismic excitations,and the rail displacements at mid-span positions are bigger than that at other positions on the bridge.(2)The exceeding probability of rail displacement is up to about 44%when PGA 50.01g,which is the level-five risk probability and can be described as’very likely to happen’.(3)The exceeding probability of the rail at the mid-span positions is bigger than that above other positions of the bridge,and the mid-span positions of the track-bridge system above the bridge may be the most hazardous area for the running safety of trains under seismic excitation when high-speed trains run on bridges.Originality/value–The work extends the seismic hazardous analysis of HSRs and would lead to a better understanding of the exceeding probability for the rail of HSRs under seismic excitations and better references for the alert of the HSR operation.展开更多
Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to summarize the status and characteristics of rail technology of high-speed railway in China,and point out the development direction of rail technology of high-speed railway.Desi...Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to summarize the status and characteristics of rail technology of high-speed railway in China,and point out the development direction of rail technology of high-speed railway.Design/methodology/approach–This study reviews the evolution of high-speed rail standards in China,comparing their chemical composition,mechanical attributes and geometric specifications with EN standards.It delves into the status of rail production technology,shifts in key performance indicators and the quality characteristics of rails.The analysis further examines the interplay between wheels and rails,the implementation of grinding technology and the techniques for inspecting rail service conditions.It encapsulates the salient features of rail operation and maintenance within the high-speed railway ecosystem.The paper concludes with an insightful prognosis of high-speed railway technology development in China.Findings–The rail standards of high-speed railway in China are scientific and advanced,highly operational and in line with international standards.The quality and performance of rail in China have reached the world’s advanced level.The 60N profile guarantees the operation quality of wheel–rail interaction effectively.The rail grinding technology system scientifically guarantees the long-term good service performance of the rail.The rail service state detection technology is scientific and efficient.The rail technology will take“more intelligent”and“higher speed”as the development direction to meet the future needs of high-speed railway in China.Originality/value–The development direction of rail technology for high-speed railway in China is defined,which will promote the continuous innovation and breakthrough of rail technology.展开更多
为深入探索有砟道床阻力演变对桥上无缝线路力学行为的影响,针对路基地段与桥上道床纵、横向阻力开展试验研究.以一座铁路常用双线特大连续梁桥为例,获得了桥上线路阻力分布特征,并提出实际道床在服役过程中存在局部阻力退化现象.在此...为深入探索有砟道床阻力演变对桥上无缝线路力学行为的影响,针对路基地段与桥上道床纵、横向阻力开展试验研究.以一座铁路常用双线特大连续梁桥为例,获得了桥上线路阻力分布特征,并提出实际道床在服役过程中存在局部阻力退化现象.在此基础上,建立了可考虑道床阻力非均匀分布与退化效应的桥上无缝线路纵向力学行为分析模型,开展了道床阻力分布及退化对大跨桥上无缝线路力学行为的影响分析.研究结果表明:桥上道床纵向阻力区域分布差异显著,桥跨中部纵向阻力值最大,阻力值为31.8 k N/枕,梁缝附近道床纵向阻力相对较小,阻力值为21.7 k N/枕,阻力退化效应明显;桥上道床横向阻力分布同样表现出一定区域分布特征,但退化效应并不明显,桥跨中部与梁缝处阻力值分别为31.7、25.5 k N/枕;由于受到温度荷载作用下梁体伸缩、列车动荷载作用下桥梁产生振动变位和梁端转角的影响,散体道床始终处于拉伸压缩的动态变化过程中,道床阻力表现出明显的退化特性;考虑道床阻力退化效应时,温度荷载作用下的钢轨伸缩附加力、钢轨位移、梁轨相对位移值有一定衰减,当桥梁温度跨度为140 m时,钢轨纵向附加力最大值减小约11.7%,且衰减率随着温度跨度的增加近似呈线性增长,按现有规范计算方法得到的梁轨相互作用结果偏大.展开更多
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Plan of China“Basic Theory and Methods for Resilience Assessment and Risk Control of Transportation Infrastructures”(2021YFB2600500)the National Nature Science Foundation of Si Chuan(2023NSFSC0388)the Joint Research Fund for Earthquake Science launched by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and China Earthquake Administration(U2039208).
文摘Purpose–The smoothness of the high-speed railway(HSR)on the bridge may exceed the allowable standard when an earthquake causes vibrations for HSR bridges,which may threaten the safety of running trains.Indeed,few studies have evaluated the exceeding probability of rail displacement exceeding the allowable standard.The purposes of this article are to provide a method for investigating the exceeding probability of the rail displacement of HSRs under seismic excitation and to calculate the exceeding probability.Design/methodology/approach–In order to investigate the exceeding probability of the rail displacement under different seismic excitations,the workflow of analyzing the smoothness of the rail based on incremental dynamic analysis(IDA)is proposed,and the intensity measure and limit state for the exceeding probability analysis of HSRs are defined.Then a finite element model(FEM)of an assumed HSR track-bridge system is constructed,which comprises a five-span simply-supported girder bridge supporting a finite length CRTS II ballastless track.Under different seismic excitations,the seismic displacement response of the rail is calculated;the character of the rail displacement is analyzed;and the exceeding probability of the rail vertical displacement exceeding the allowable standard(2mm)is investigated.Findings–The results show that:(1)The bridge-abutment joint position may form a step-like under seismic excitation,threatening the running safety of high-speed trains under seismic excitations,and the rail displacements at mid-span positions are bigger than that at other positions on the bridge.(2)The exceeding probability of rail displacement is up to about 44%when PGA 50.01g,which is the level-five risk probability and can be described as’very likely to happen’.(3)The exceeding probability of the rail at the mid-span positions is bigger than that above other positions of the bridge,and the mid-span positions of the track-bridge system above the bridge may be the most hazardous area for the running safety of trains under seismic excitation when high-speed trains run on bridges.Originality/value–The work extends the seismic hazardous analysis of HSRs and would lead to a better understanding of the exceeding probability for the rail of HSRs under seismic excitations and better references for the alert of the HSR operation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[Grant No.2022YFB2603402]the Task of Science and Technology R&D Program of China Railway Corporation[Grant No.K2023G013]the R&D Fund Project of China Academy of Railway Science Corporation Limited[Grant No.2022YJ165].
文摘Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to summarize the status and characteristics of rail technology of high-speed railway in China,and point out the development direction of rail technology of high-speed railway.Design/methodology/approach–This study reviews the evolution of high-speed rail standards in China,comparing their chemical composition,mechanical attributes and geometric specifications with EN standards.It delves into the status of rail production technology,shifts in key performance indicators and the quality characteristics of rails.The analysis further examines the interplay between wheels and rails,the implementation of grinding technology and the techniques for inspecting rail service conditions.It encapsulates the salient features of rail operation and maintenance within the high-speed railway ecosystem.The paper concludes with an insightful prognosis of high-speed railway technology development in China.Findings–The rail standards of high-speed railway in China are scientific and advanced,highly operational and in line with international standards.The quality and performance of rail in China have reached the world’s advanced level.The 60N profile guarantees the operation quality of wheel–rail interaction effectively.The rail grinding technology system scientifically guarantees the long-term good service performance of the rail.The rail service state detection technology is scientific and efficient.The rail technology will take“more intelligent”and“higher speed”as the development direction to meet the future needs of high-speed railway in China.Originality/value–The development direction of rail technology for high-speed railway in China is defined,which will promote the continuous innovation and breakthrough of rail technology.
文摘为深入探索有砟道床阻力演变对桥上无缝线路力学行为的影响,针对路基地段与桥上道床纵、横向阻力开展试验研究.以一座铁路常用双线特大连续梁桥为例,获得了桥上线路阻力分布特征,并提出实际道床在服役过程中存在局部阻力退化现象.在此基础上,建立了可考虑道床阻力非均匀分布与退化效应的桥上无缝线路纵向力学行为分析模型,开展了道床阻力分布及退化对大跨桥上无缝线路力学行为的影响分析.研究结果表明:桥上道床纵向阻力区域分布差异显著,桥跨中部纵向阻力值最大,阻力值为31.8 k N/枕,梁缝附近道床纵向阻力相对较小,阻力值为21.7 k N/枕,阻力退化效应明显;桥上道床横向阻力分布同样表现出一定区域分布特征,但退化效应并不明显,桥跨中部与梁缝处阻力值分别为31.7、25.5 k N/枕;由于受到温度荷载作用下梁体伸缩、列车动荷载作用下桥梁产生振动变位和梁端转角的影响,散体道床始终处于拉伸压缩的动态变化过程中,道床阻力表现出明显的退化特性;考虑道床阻力退化效应时,温度荷载作用下的钢轨伸缩附加力、钢轨位移、梁轨相对位移值有一定衰减,当桥梁温度跨度为140 m时,钢轨纵向附加力最大值减小约11.7%,且衰减率随着温度跨度的增加近似呈线性增长,按现有规范计算方法得到的梁轨相互作用结果偏大.
