Dynamical models’ parameters

The development of simplified dynamical models to validate the infrastructure and vehicle design choices
needs to ground on basic design specifications, which are reported here based on the available literature
on similar systems (e.g. high-speed trains) and/or experience gained through the Low Speed Test Facility
development.

Thses “vehicle fixed parameters” will be used to define the dynamical models. The complexity of each
dynamical model will be as much as needed to represent and validate the effects of a specific
“infrastructure design choice”. These lasts are the parameters which effect needs to be understood
through the dynamical models.

Vehicle fixed parameters

parameter system Unit description background value
natural frequency Secondary [Hz] Defines the amplification of vibration coming from Literature, maglev, 0.5 - 1
suspension the bogie and the cut-off of the filter transrapid, high-speed train
(mechanical)
damping ratio Secondary [/] Defines the damping capabilities of the entire Literature, maglev, XXX
suspension secondary suspension system transrapid, high-speed train
(mechanical)
natural frequency Primary [Hz]
suspension
(magnetic)
damping ratio Primary [/]
suspension
(magnetic)
Vehicle speed Operative [m/s] Implementation studies
parameter
Vehicle [g] Instantaneous vertical acceleration due to random Comfort standards, literature 0.02 – 0.05
acceleration input and guideway deflection
Vertical
Lateral centrifugal Load cases [N] Implementation studies
forces
Vehicle length chassis [m] Dynamic relevant length of the chassis. vehicle In-house studies about
length that will be interacting with the bogies weight per passengers and
(neglecting tail and nose of the vehicle) vehicle extension.
Weight per meter chassis [kg/m] Mass of the vehicle (including passengers) per unit In-house studies about
of length weight per passengers and
vehicle extension
Weight per meter Bogie- [kg/m] In-house studies about
magnets weight per passengers and
vehicle extension
Magnets L/W Bogie- [/] Ratio between load lifting capability and weight of
ratio magnets the magnet itself

Infrastructure design chosen parameters

parameter system Unit description Background/motivation value
Span length tube [m] Defines the amplification of vibration coming from the 25
bogie and the cut-off of the filter
damping ratio tube [/] Defines the damping capabilities of the entire secondary 1-3%
suspension system
Tube stiffness Z tube [N/m] Tube stiffness in the vertical direction

Weight per meter tube [Kg/m] Mass distribution of the tube

Moment of inertia Tube cross [m^4]
section
First bending tube [Hz]
mode
Track length track [m]
Young elasticity track [
modulus
Moment of inertia track cross [m^4]
section
Weight per meter track [Kg/m]
Damping ration track [/]
First bending track [Hz]
mode