Impact Load Calculation
Impact Load Calculation
Impact Load Calculation
Coefficient of Dynamic Augmentation (Same as Impact factor) depends on the span length and is
given by
CDA=0.15+ ( 6+8 L )
But, the validation of this relation is valid only with the trains moving with speeds up to 160
Kmph.
K
ɸ' =
1−K + K 4
λ
K=
2 Lɸ
v
λ=
f0
L} rsub {ɸ} ¿ is the equivalent span of the element under study, v is the train speed and
f} rsub {0} ¿ is the first natural frequency of deck vibration.
δ sta,real
ɸ ≥ max (1+ ɸ' +ɸ' ' )
δ sta ,UIC 71
V Lb
i α =Impact factor for speed effect where iα =f ( ,
n Lb L v )
10
i c =Impact fac t∨for vehicle motion where i c =
65+ Lb
Lb=Span of viaduct
Lv =Length of Vehicle
As per IRS: Bridge Rule, the value of Impact factor is found to be 40.8%. The NHSRL report does not
provide the direct value of i α therefore, the impact percentage considered to be 40% in the present
study.