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  • Civil Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis

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  • Track-structure interaction (TSI) analysis typically uses conventional finite element method (FEM) programs.
  • Implementing nonlinear, elastic-plastic, and load-dependent track-structure connection behavior in FEM is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an alternative analysis method for track-structure interaction effects.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional FEM in modeling complex connection behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced the 'relative displacement method' based on calculating deformation states in single degree-of-freedom (DOF) element models.
  • Utilized an iterative optimization algorithm for solving the method.
  • Ensured boundary conditions are satisfied within the element models.

Main Results:

  • The relative displacement method demonstrates a very good result correlation when compared with ABAQUS calculations.
  • The method complies with established engineering standards' specifications.
  • The developed method is implementable in various programming languages and analysis software.

Conclusions:

  • The relative displacement method provides an effective and accurate alternative for analyzing track-structure interaction.
  • This method simplifies the modeling of complex nonlinear behaviors in track-structure connections.
  • The approach offers flexibility and broad applicability in structural analysis.