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Sensitivity analysis of a railway temperature prediction model

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Resumo:Rail temperature prediction plays a crucial role in ensuring railway safety, as extreme temperatures can cause local buckling and track instability. This study conducts a reliability- based sensitivity analysis of a previously developed prediction model using MATLAB and UQLab. Two analyses were performed: a global sensitivity analysis considering all parameters as random variables and a Data-Driven Sensitivity Analysis incorporating measured data for key variables to refine the model and enhance its practical applicability. Results indicate that uncertainties in convection and solar absorption are the most influential parameters affecting the response statistics of the rail temperature predictions. Future work will focus on refining parameter distributions and conducting Monte Carlo simulations to improve model accuracy and assess its reliability in unmeasured conditions.
Autores principais:Frigeri, Ary V.N.
Outros Autores:Bosse, Rubia M.; Piloto, Paulo A.G.; Minhoto, Manuel
Assunto:Railway prediction model temperature sensitivity analysis
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Resumo:Rail temperature prediction plays a crucial role in ensuring railway safety, as extreme temperatures can cause local buckling and track instability. This study conducts a reliability- based sensitivity analysis of a previously developed prediction model using MATLAB and UQLab. Two analyses were performed: a global sensitivity analysis considering all parameters as random variables and a Data-Driven Sensitivity Analysis incorporating measured data for key variables to refine the model and enhance its practical applicability. Results indicate that uncertainties in convection and solar absorption are the most influential parameters affecting the response statistics of the rail temperature predictions. Future work will focus on refining parameter distributions and conducting Monte Carlo simulations to improve model accuracy and assess its reliability in unmeasured conditions.