Results published in May 2023

Ground Vibration Prediction Software: user’s manual and tutorial examples

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Description: The document describes the software that provides the railway community with a commonly accepted, practical and validated methodology and a user-friendly prediction tool for ground vibration impact studies. This SILVARSTAR prediction tool is based on a frequency-domain hybrid approach that combines the advantages of both numerical and experimental approaches.

Target audience: Infrastructure Managers, Suppliers

How it brings us closer to achieving better rail for Europe: This tool could be used for environmental impact assessment of new or upgraded railways on a system level.

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Auralisation and Visualisation Software: user’s manual

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Description: This document describes the SILVARSTAR railway pass-by noise auralisation and visualisation tool. The tool consists of two parts: by the Auralisation Tool that generates audio signals and by the virtual reality Tool presenting in a 3D environment the different scenarios. The tool itself can be uploaded from https://www.empa.ch/web/silvarstar/.

Target audience: All rail stakeholders

How it brings us closer to achieving better rail for Europe: This tool can facilitate communication with the public, decision makers and designers through virtual experience before delivery of railway projects, presenting its noise and visual impact.

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