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This study is focused on the effect of vibration induced by moving trains in tunnels on the surrounding ground and structures. A three-dimensional finite element model is established for a one-track railway tunnel and an adjacent twelve-storey building frame by using commercial software Midas GTS-NX (2019) and Midas Gen. This study considered the moving load effect of a complete train, which varies with space as well as with time. The effect of factors such as train speed, overburden pressure on the tunnel and variation in soil properties are studied in the time domain. As a result, the variations in horizontal and vertical acceleration for two different sites, i.e., the free ground surface (without structure) and the area containing the structure, are compared. Also, the displacement pattern of the raft foundation is plotted for different train velocities. At lower speeds, the heaving phenomenon is negligible, but as the speed increases, both the heaving and differential settlement increase in the foundation. This study demonstrates that the effect of moving train vibrations should be considered in the design of new nearby structures and proper ground improvement should be considered for existing structures.
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Srivastav, S., Chawla, S. & Mishra, S. Numerical analysis of moving train induced vibrations on tunnel, surrounding ground and structure. Earthq. Eng. Eng. Vib. 23, 179–192 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-024-2223-2
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