Dynamic behaviour of slab track on pile foundation

Analysis method based on dynamic behaviour of a high-speed slab track and settlements in the substructure

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

R.J.W. Bloem Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

V.L. Markine Railway Engineering - CEG (supervisor 1)
R.P.B.J. Dollevoet Railway Engineering - CEG (supervisor 2)
F. Pisano Geo-engineering - CEG (supervisor 2)
A.A. Hertogs (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2021 Reltje Jan Bloem
Rail Settlements Pile foundation Dynamic behaviour Slab track HSL
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Published Date

31-03-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

In this master thesis the behaviour of a high speed railway track constructed on top of a pile foundation with settlements under a dynamic load has been analysed. Therefore, a model was developed in the software program DARTS, dynamic analysis of rail track structures. In DARTS the railway track was modelled by stiff and elastic layers, which were loaded by a moving train load. The train was modelled as a mass spring system. The results of DARTS were analysed and validated with field measurements of the HSL. After the validation of the model multiple simulations were performed to analyse the structure for different uncertainties and possible solutions. These simulations showed that the model in DARTS is sensitive for changes of the pile stiffness. The results also show that it is difficult to model permanent displacements in DARTS.