抄録
We measured factors relating to track dynamic behaviour, such as dynamic wheel loads and rail seat forces near a rail joint induced by running vehicles. We also proposed a track dynamic model to consider the excitation by wheels passing over discontinuous fish plate rail joints. We then compared the measured and analytical results, and found a close agreement between them. We also proposed a prediction model of ballast settlement near rail joints and calculated the effects of countermeasures against joint dips on ballast settlement.
