Dynamic Analysis of a Coupled System of High-Speed Maglev Train and a Flexible Long-Span Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge

Abstract

The dynamic characteristics, deformation and installation accuracy of the bridge structure will have a greater impact on the response of maglev system. This study performs the dynamic analysis of a flexible long-span continuous rigid frame bridge induced by high-speed maglev train. To achieve this, the spatial coupling analysis model is first established. Then, the influence of track irregularities and speed on the maglev system is analyzed. In addition, the mechanism of vertical resonance of the bridge and vehicle under the action of harmonic loads at low speed is also studied by a semi-analytical approach. The results show that the influence of the long-span bridge deformation on car-body vertical acceleration is greater than that of track irregularity. The resonance exists between train and the long-span bridge at low speed. When the frequency of the harmonic loads is consistent with the basic frequency of the bridge, it will cause the bridge resonance. The resonant speed range of the rigid car-body is 20–40[Formula: see text]km/h. During bridge design, it shall be avoided that the basic frequency of the bridge is consistent with that of the vehicle.