Models to predict the railway vibrations: preliminary results and comparison with experimental measurements

In recent years, the topic of vibrations in homes and workplaces has grown in importance. In order to reduce the vibrations due to road and rail traffic, several actions can be implemented, some of which are economically very expensive. As a consequence, before implementing any mitigation measures, the availability of appropriate simulation tools able to characterize the effectiveness of the chosen solutions becomes more and more relevant. As part of this work, the development of a predictive software has been addressed, combined with experimental measurements, in order to assess with acceptable accuracy the vibration levels caused by low speed rail transport. Predictions are obtained by characterizing waves propagation through the ground.