Xu Li¹, Ying Yan², Shuai Shao³, Shunying Ji^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.126, No.2, pp. 645-671, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2021.013674

Abstract Considering the interaction between a sleeper, ballast layer, and substructure, a three-dimensional coupled discrete-finite element method for a ballasted railway track is proposed in this study. Ballast granules with irregular shapes are constructed using a clump model using the discrete element method. Meanwhile, concrete sleepers, embankments, and foundations are modelled using 20-node hexahedron solid elements using the finite element method. To improve computational efficiency, a GPU-based (Graphics Processing Unit) parallel framework is applied in the discrete element simulation. Additionally, an algorithm containing contact search and transfer parameters at the contact interface of discrete particles and finite elements is developed in… More >

Xu Gui-Hong¹, Zhang Wei-Biao², Liao Hua-Rong¹, Yang Rong-Shan³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.25, No.4, pp. 735-743, 2019, DOI:10.31209/2019.100000077

Abstract This paper reports the experimental study of water pressure properties inside crack of Non-ballasted track structure. Pre-existing crack concrete specimens with 510 × 1290 × 80mm dimensions were produced, and fluid-fracture interaction tests under cyclic loading were performed. The water pressure were measured at different locations inside cracks and with different loading frequencies as well as amplitudes. By using the experimental data, then is employed to investigate the water pressure distribution inside cracks affected by both the frequency and amplitude under cyclic loading. From this study, it was determined that the water pressure of cracks alternates between positive and negative… More >