Decoupling between rail pad stiffness and assembly-level stiffness in vibration-damping fasteners: Experimental evidence and mechanism-based numerical interpretation
Journal of Vibration and Control
Published online on April 27, 2026
Abstract
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Rail fastening systems play a critical role in controlling track stiffness, vibration transmission, and long-term railway performance. Conventional design philosophy assumes that stiffer rail pads produce higher system-level stiffness. This study ...
Rail fastening systems play a critical role in controlling track stiffness, vibration transmission, and long-term railway performance. Conventional design philosophy assumes that stiffer rail pads produce higher system-level stiffness. This study ...