Rail infrastructure modelling, analysis and design

Train/Rail Load Optimisation

• Train/rail load optimisation on a two-span box beam bridge

• Track modelling including crossover and signal stop location

• Influence analysis

• Calculation of crtical rail loading patterns for chosen design code

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High Speed Rail Dynamics

• Automated approach to rail vehicle dynamics

• Includes load and sprung-mass interaction approach to vehicle modelling

• Applicable to simple and advanced structures

• Rapid solution times and flexible detailed reporting

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Track-Structure Interaction

• Parametric approach to track, structure and load modelling

• Creates models in accordance with codes including UIC 774-3 and various Eurocode national annexes guidelines

• Includes checks for vehicle acceleration and braking, temperature

• Detailed standardised results reporting

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Soil-Structure Interaction

• Soil and structure modelling in one place

• Applicable to any bridge and tunnelling SSI problem

• Available in both 2D and 3D and incorporating time phases

• Models soil phenomena including stability, sliding, consolidation, seepage and dynamics

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Detailed Rail Bridge Assessment

• Detailed modelling of rail structures for linear and non-linear assessment procedures

• Local and global, linear and non linear buckling capability

• Advanced analysis capabilities can help derive increases in assessed capacity and thus reduce cost of remedial works

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Rail Break Analysis

• Detailed modelling of rail, fasteners, superstructure and structure

• Gap control calculation following break

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Rail Project Case Studies

• Read about illustrative uses of LUSAS on many rail projects

Rail project case studies

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