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The paper proposes a method for identifying the elastic characteristics of the track in order to mitigate the actions produced by the transit of vehicles. The study is based on the use of consolidated analysis theories and outlines the methods of rapid identification of the structural characteristics, the kinematic and dynamic behaviour of permanent way equipment in the 30Hz÷80 Hz frequency range. Therefore the document proposes an application case of the methodology for determining the actions of mitigation of the vibrations induced by rail transit, the results of which have been supported by experimental measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the historical and technical evolution of the scientific thought on railway traffic at stations and on lines, emphasizing the role of authors whose contribution is central to the study of the problems addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims about the historical and technical evolution of scientific thought in railway vehicle behaviour, while running on straight track and cornering. The point of view of many railway scientists and mechanical approaches are presented and joined to the operational reality, referring from the beginning of railway use, through the idealization in modelling, to be able study the problem of wheel-rail interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the research is the study and setup of a Vertical Loads Measurement Station (SMCV) transmitted from the wheels to the rails during operation. The research was developed through theoretical models, numeric simulations, laboratory and online tests during normal operation, in collaboration with the Italian Railway Network (RFI) and the University of Rome La Sapienza (Department of Civil, Building and Environmental Engineering - DICEA). The calibration of the measurement system, the uncertainties, the repeatability and reproducibility of the findings have been verified in the laboratory and on a test track. Tests on a track in operation, with automatic data analysis to identify the type of vehicle wheel arrangement, axles, wheels and indicators of absolute and relative load transmitted (imbalances), have allowed verifying the effectiveness of the measurement station and its ability to detect excess of threshold values that can be set for maximum loads and related imbalances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]