Railway noise and vibration mechanisms, modelling and means of control

• Main Author: Thompson, D. J.
• Other Authors: Jones, Chris, Gautier, Pierre-Etienne
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2009.
• Subjects: Railroad tracks > Noise.; Railroad tracks > Vibration.; Railroad trains > Noise.; Railroad trains > Vibration.; Noise control.; Damping (Mechanics); elektronické knihy; electronic books

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