Zbornik radova Koridor 10 - Kirilo Savić

3rd International Scientific and Professional Conference
CORRIDOR 10 - a sustainable way of integrations
By choosing the elements of geometry in the layout plan (radii of horizontal circular curves, shape and
length of transition curves, the length of tangent sections) and longitudinal profile (gradient slope, the
shape of the superelevation ramps, the position of gradient change point, radii of vertical curves) the
expected scope and types of activities, as well as maintenance costs during exploitation are defined.
This is important because each irregularity of track micro-geometry increases the emission of noise
during the passage of rail vehicles.
After determining the spatial position and track alignment design parameters, the design of
superstructure and substructure defines the level of ecological influence on the environment.
The expected calculated railway noise level emitted in the environment must be in accordance with
legal guidelines. Otherwise, the design determines additional noise protection measures such as low
and high noise protection walls, embankments, plantings, installation of special windows in nearby
buildings and other appropriate measures, in order to harmonize the expected noise levels with the
statutory provisions.
FIG. 5. Noise and vibrations control during planning, design, construction and exploitation
The expected calculated railway noise level emitted in the environment must be in accordance with
legal guidelines. Otherwise, the design determines additional noise protection measures such as low
and high noise protection walls, embankments, plantings, installation of special windows in nearby
buildings and other appropriate measures, in order to harmonize the expected noise levels with the
statutory provisions.
During the track exploitation, vibrations and noise level emitted into the environment must be
maintained according to calculated guidelines. In order to achieve that, the track maintenance and
noise level monitoring are mandatory. Modern maintenance compulsorily includes rail care, inspection,
regular and corrective maintenance of track elements and geometry (Figure 5).
4. INFLUENCE OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE DESIGN ON THE NOISE EMISSION
Design of the superstructure generally must fulfil the usual requests of the convenient transmission of
the static and dynamic load based on the principle of stress reduction, starting from the rail towards
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