Simpack FlexTrack

What you will learn

• Set up of a finite element based flexible rail track
• in Simpack Preparing the FE models for the import
• Craigh-Bampton reduction
• Import of the reduced FE-Models into Simpack Selection of the appropriate FE modeling method Modeling of nonlinear railpads and ballast defects Take advantage of Simpack scripts for semi- automatic flexible track setup

Topics covered

• Overview - Simpack FlexTrack10 min
• 1 - Simpack FlexTrack Overview35 min
• 2 - Preparing the FE Model1 hour 20 min
• 3 - Linear FlexTrack1 hour 20 min
• 4 - Flexible Track Setup in Simpack2 hour
• 5 - Advanced FlexTrack Elements1 hour 30 min
• 6 - FlexTrack Workflow Variants-

Who it is for

Simpack Rail users interested in advanced train/track interaction, and engineers involved in modelling the dynamic behavior of tracks, bridges, switches and crossings.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Simpack training course successfully completed Simpack Rail training course successfully completed Optional: Simpack Flexible Bodies training course