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 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 fashion1. 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 2. Introduction to rolling noise - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Track vibration - p. 33 4. 4. Wheel vibration - p. 119 5. 5. Wheel/rail interaction and excitation by roughness - p. 159 6. Chapter 6. Sound radiation from wheels and track - p. 215 7. Chapter 7. Mitigation measures for rolling noise - p. 275 8. 8. Aerodynamic noise - p. 359 9. 9. Curve squeal noise - p. 417 10. Chapter 10. Impact noise - p. 469 11. 11. Bridge noise - p. 497 12. Chapter 12. Low-frequency ground vibration - p. 553 13. Chapter 13. Ground-borne noise - p. 601 14. Chapter 14. Vehicle interior noise - p. 643 15. Appendix A. Measurement of train pass-by noise and track decay rate - p. 685 16. Appendix B. Short glossary of railway terminology - p. 697 17. Appendix C. List of symbols - p. 703 18. Index - p. 713
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 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 fashion1. 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 2. Introduction to rolling noise - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Track vibration - p. 33 4. 4. Wheel vibration - p. 119 5. 5. Wheel/rail interaction and excitation by roughness - p. 159 6. Chapter 6. Sound radiation from wheels and track - p. 215 7. Chapter 7. Mitigation measures for rolling noise - p. 275 8. 8. Aerodynamic noise - p. 359 9. 9. Curve squeal noise - p. 417 10. Chapter 10. Impact noise - p. 469 11. 11. Bridge noise - p. 497 12. Chapter 12. Low-frequency ground vibration - p. 553 13. Chapter 13. Ground-borne noise - p. 601 14. Chapter 14. Vehicle interior noise - p. 643 15. Appendix A. Measurement of train pass-by noise and track decay rate - p. 685 16. Appendix B. Short glossary of railway terminology - p. 697 17. Appendix C. List of symbols - p. 703 18. Index - p. 713
