Railway Noise and Vibration

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

This book brings together noise and vibration problems from railways. Each source of noise and vibration is described in a systematic way: rolling noise, noise, noise, noise, ground noise and noise.

. Theoretical modeling approaches for each source in a tutorial fashion
. Practical applications of noise control technology
. Extensive examples of application for noise reduction techniques are included

Railway Noise and Vibration is a hard-working reference and can be invaluable to anybody who is working in the consulting or academic research industry.

David Thompson is a Professor of Railway and Research Institute at Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton. He was responsible for the development of rolling noise in 1980, with British Rail Research in Derby, UK, and TNO Institute of Applied Physics in the Netherlands.

* Discusses fully the theoretical background
* Includes the latest research findings, brought together in one place
* Forms an extended case study in the application of noise control techniques

Introduction; 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; Appendix