MODELLING AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REINFORCED CONCRETE VIADUCT UNDER THE EUROCITY EC-114 TRAIN

Abstract

The paper presents a methodology of finite element modelling and numerical simulation of symmetric vibrations of the reinforced concrete viaduct using advanced CAE systems. Two types of analysis were carried out – static analysis of the viaduct under dead load and dynamic analysis under a moving high speed train. The KNI 140070 viaduct of span length of 14.40 m with abutment zones was selected as a representative for the study. The serviced ballasted track was taken into consideration. The FE model of the track includes the main rails, fastening systems, sleepers and the ballast. The EuroCity EC 114, Polish high speed train, moving at 100–160 km/h was selected for the study. Components of the train FE model were considered as rigid bodies and were modelled using shell and beam elements. Cylindrical and revolute constrained joints were applied for kinematic connections and relations between relative components. Discrete springs and dampers were applied for modelling of the primary and the secondary suspension systems. The numerical analysis was performed using finite element code LS-DYNA. The stress distribution in selected components of the viaduct structure was presented as the results of the static analysis, whereas the selected time histories for displacements and stresses were shown as the results of the dynamic analysis. The results obtained from both analyses allowed to assess the actual displacement and stress states for the considered viaduct.