Field of research
The research focuses on the numerical analysis of the long-term deformation behaviour of earthworks in railway construction under high-cycle loading caused by rail traffic. The aim is to realistically record stress and strain states, and predict permanent settlement. To this end, dynamic finite element simulations are carried out using the numgeo FE programme, which was co-developed at the professorship. The High-Cycle Accumulation (HCA) model is being used to develop approaches for numerically modelling cumulative deformations, and thus the long-term settlement behaviour, of railway embankments. The ultimate goal is to establish a scientifically valid foundation for evaluating the long-term performance of railway infrastructure.
