Scientific activity
Several topics in the area of dynamics of mechanical systems.
Experimental investigations on the dynamic and long term behaviour of components for track systems, both for railways and urban transportation systems, with major focus on the attenuation of transmitted vibration.
Experimental activities and modelling of the dynamic behaviour of railway vehicles: comfort, dynamic running stability, curving performances, dynamic interaction with bridges for high speed lines.
Dynamics of pantograph-catenary systems for high speed: simulation, measurement of contact force, application of active control, laboratory dynamic tests.
Application of fibre optic systems for the detection of contact force and monitoring of the catenary status.
Testing of railway components and subsystems for static, dynamic and repeated loads conditions.
Monitoring and diagnostic of railway systems: pantograph, track, bridges.