Local shortwave irregularities detection for high-speed railway bridges using wavelet energy features of train-induced accelerations
October 2025
Local shortwave irregularities, a prevalent form of track damage, intensify train-bridge interactions, potentially compromising the safety and comfort of high-speed trains while shortening the service...
Mapping safety science in the construction and process industries: parallels and discrepancies
October 2025
•This study provides a high-level scientific review of scientific research on construction safety and process safety.•This study compares the research topics of construction safety and process safety...
Mechanical properties and damage analysis of polymer fiber reinforced concrete in low vacuum environments based on acoustic emission technology
October 2025
•The mechanical properties of concrete in low vacuum environments were improved by polymer fiber reinforcement.•Acoustic emission technology was utilized for mechanical damage analysis.•High-content...
Optimizing mountain railway alignments with a potential field guided 3D-RRT-star algorithm
October 2025
Developing railway alignments becomes increasingly challenging in undulating terrain with densely-distributed obstacles. Traditional alignment optimization methods, which employ a design process characterized...
Energy-efficient operation trajectory optimization of heavy-haul trains based on hybrid biological intelligent heuristic strategy
October 2025
The operation trajectory optimization of heavy-haul trains has potential to diminish transportation energy consumption. This can lead to significant economic benefits. However, in the domain of heavy-haul...
Seismic safety of high-speed railway train track bridge systems: research progress, disaster mechanisms, and mitigation strategies
October 2025
High-speed railway (HSR), as a rapid and efficient mode of transportation, is undergoing significant development in China. Bridge structures are widely utilized owing to their superior adaptability...
