Railway noise and vibration : mechanisms, modelling and means of control

Railways are an environmentally friendly means of transport well suited to modern society. However, noise and vibration are key obstacles to further development of the railway networks for high-speed intercity traffic, for freight and for suburban metros and light-rail. All too often noise problems...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Thompson, D. J.
Other Authors Jones, Chris, Gautier, Pierre-Etienne
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2009.
Subjects
Railroad tracks > Noise.
Railroad tracks > Vibration.
Railroad trains > Noise.
Railroad trains > Vibration.
Noise control.
Damping (Mechanics)
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080914435
0080914438
9780080451473
0080451470
Physical Description1 online resource (xv, 518 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Rolling Noise
  • Track Vibration
  • Wheel Vibration
  • Excitation by Roughness
  • Sound Radiation from Wheels and Track
  • Mitigation Measures for Rolling Noise
  • Aerodynamic Noise
  • Curve Squeal
  • Impact Noise
  • Bridge Noise
  • Low Frequency Ground Vibration
  • Ground-Borne Noise
  • Vehicle Interior Noise.

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