Methods for separating the noise produced by the wheels and track during a train pass-by

Abstract

Rolling noise is produced by vibration of the wheels and track, induced by their combined surface roughness. It is important to know the relative contributions of the different sources, as this affects noise control strategies as well as acceptance testing of new rolling stock. Three different techniques are described that aim to use pass-by measurements to separate the wheel and track components of rolling noise. One is based on the TWINS model, which is tuned to measured track vibration. The second is based on the advanced transfer path analysis method, which provides an entirely experimental assessment. The third is based on the pass-by analysis method in combination with static vibroacoustic transfer functions which are obtained using a reciprocity method. The development of these methods is described and comparisons between them are presented using the results from three experimental measurement campaigns. These covered a metro train, a regional train and a high-speed train at a range of speeds. The various methods agree reasonably well in terms of overall trends, with moderate agreement in the mid-frequency region, and less consistent results at low and high frequency.

Keywords

Railway noise / Rolling noise / Source separation / Pass-by tests

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Funding

Horizon 2020 Framework Programme(881771)

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