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Railway Noise and Vibration
Mechanisms, Modelling and Means of Control
- 2nd Edition - February 23, 2024
- Author: David Thompson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 9 7 9 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 0 4 8 9 - 1
Railway Noise and Vibration: Mechanisms, Modelling, and Means of Control, 2nd Edition provides a complete overview of the state of the art in rail noise and vibration theory and mo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRailway Noise and Vibration: Mechanisms, Modelling, and Means of Control, 2nd Edition provides a complete overview of the state of the art in rail noise and vibration theory and modelling.
This book describes each source of noise and vibration, such as rolling noise, curve squeal, bridge noise, aerodynamic noise, ground vibration and ground-borne noise, and vehicle interior noise in a systematic way, covering relevant theoretical modelling approaches and their practical implementation, with extensive examples of noise control technology applied at source.
Noise and vibration are key obstacles to further development of railway networks worldwide for high-speed intercity traffic, freight and suburban metros and light-rail systems. With noise problems all too often dealt with inefficiently due to a lack of understanding of the problem, this new edition is an invaluable reference for all those working with noise and vibration from railways, whether in industry, consultancy, or academic research.
- Introduces theoretical modelling approaches for each source in a tutorial fashion
- Discusses the theoretical basis and practical applications of railway noise control technology, summarising the latest research and key findings from recent decades in one concise resource
- Updated with new prediction models and methods, including more detail on ground vibration and aerodynamic noise
Engineers, researchers, consultants and students working in area of railway noise and vibration.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 The need for noise and vibration control in railways
- 1.2 The need for a systematic approach to noise control
- 1.3 Sources of railway noise and vibration
- 1.4 Structure of the book
- References
- 2. Introduction to rolling noise
- Abstract
- 2.1 The cause of rolling noise
- 2.2 Speed and roughness dependence
- 2.3 Frequency content
- 2.4 Is it the wheel or is it the rail?
- 2.5 Overview of the generation mechanism
- References
- Chapter 3. Track vibration
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Euler–Bernoulli beam on continuous support
- 3.3 Euler–Bernoulli beam on continuous two-layer support
- 3.4 Timoshenko beam on continuous two-layer support
- 3.5 Discretely supported track models
- 3.6 Lateral and longitudinal vibration
- 3.7 Rail cross-section deformation
- 3.8 Beam model for sleeper vibration
- 3.9 Rail pad stiffness
- References
- 4. Wheel vibration
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Wheel modes of vibration
- 4.3 Frequency response
- 4.4 Simple models for wheel mobility
- 4.5 Effects of wheel rotation
- 4.6 Experimental results
- 4.7 Noise from bogie and vehicle superstructure
- References
- 5. Wheel/rail interaction and excitation by roughness
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Wheel/rail interaction model
- 5.3 Contact zone mobilities
- 5.4 Contact filter effect
- 5.5 Measurement of roughness
- 5.6 Processing of roughness data
- 5.7 Other excitation mechanisms
- References
- Chapter 6. Sound radiation from wheels and track
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Simple models for sound radiation
- 6.3 Wheel radiation
- 6.4 Rail radiation
- 6.5 Sleeper radiation
- 6.6 Sound pressure levels during train passage
- 6.7 Validation measurements
- References
- Chapter 7. Mitigation measures for rolling noise
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Reduction of roughness
- 7.3 Wheel shape and damping
- 7.4 Track response and radiation
- 7.5 Shielding measures
- 7.6 Combinations of measures
- References
- 8. Aerodynamic noise
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Fundamental principles
- 8.3 Field measurements
- 8.4 Wind tunnel testing
- 8.5 Numerical techniques
- 8.6 Semiempirical modelling
- 8.7 Pantograph noise
- 8.8 Bogie region
- 8.9 Other sources
- 8.10 Concluding remarks
- References
- 9. Curve squeal noise
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Field measurements of curve squeal noise
- 9.3 Curving behaviour
- 9.4 Creep forces
- 9.5 Models for frictional excitation
- 9.6 Numerical models for squeal
- 9.7 Control measures for curve squeal noise
- 9.8 Case study: UK Sprinter fleet
- References
- Chapter 10. Impact noise
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The effect of contact spring nonlinearities on rolling noise
- 10.3 Impact noise due to wheel flats
- 10.4 Impact noise due to rail joints
- 10.5 Switches and crossings
- 10.6 Discussion
- References
- 11. Bridge noise
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Excitation mechanisms
- 11.3 Excitation of bridge vibration
- 11.4 Vibration transmission and radiation of sound
- 11.5 Concrete viaducts
- 11.6 Reducing bridge noise
- 11.7 Case studies
- References
- Chapter 12. Low-frequency ground vibration
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Assessment of vibration
- 12.3 Prediction methods
- 12.4 Wave propagation in the soil
- 12.5 Excitation mechanisms
- 12.6 Mitigation of vibration
- 12.7 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 13. Ground-borne noise
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Assessment criteria
- 13.3 Excitation mechanisms
- 13.4 Prediction methods
- 13.5 Vibration propagation from a tunnel
- 13.6 Transmission in buildings
- 13.7 Mitigation of ground-borne noise—resilient track forms
- 13.8 Other means of mitigating ground-borne noise
- 13.9 Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 14. Vehicle interior noise
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Characterising interior noise
- 14.3 Sources of interior noise
- 14.4 Airborne transmission
- 14.5 Structure-borne transmission
- 14.6 Prediction of interior noise
- References
- Appendix A. Measurement of train pass-by noise and track decay rate
- A.1 Measurement quantities
- A.2 Measurement standards
- A.3 Technical specifications for interoperability noise
- A.4 Rail roughness limits
- A.5 Track decay rates
- Appendix B. Short glossary of railway terminology
- Appendix C. List of symbols
- Subscripts
- Abbreviations
- Index
- No. of pages: 608
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: February 23, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128219799
- eBook ISBN: 9780124104891
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David Thompson
David Thompson is Professor of railway noise and vibration at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, United Kingdom. He has worked in the field of railway noise since 1980, with British Rail Research in Derby, United Kingdom, and the TNO Institute of Applied Physics in the Netherlands, before moving to Southampton in 1996. He was responsible for developing the TWINS software for predicting rolling noise.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Railway Noise and Vibration, Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, UKRead Railway Noise and Vibration on ScienceDirect