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  • Object Detection
    Xia FENG, Yulong LIANG, Min LU, Haichao ZUO
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 78-87. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240003
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    To address the challenge of ineffectively integrating target image features in current multimodal 3D object detection methods, this study proposes a multimodal 3D object detection method, NNC-EPNet, by introducing a Nearest Neighbor Correction (NNC) method to mitigate the impact of sparse target point cloud and non-targeted point clouds. First, the NNC module is designed by using the enhanced features of neighboring point clouds to refine the sampled point clouds. This process reduces noise in point cloud data and strengthens the features of target point clouds, facilitating better integration of target image features. Second, a Multi-Modal Fusion Transformer (MFT) encoder is developed, which uses cross-attention mechanisms to fuse image and point cloud features and introduces a point cloud attention mechanism to aggregate global contextual information, thereby enhancing feature representation capabilities. Finally, comparative experiments are conducted on the standard autonomous driving datasets, namely KITTI and Waymo. Experimental results show that NNC-EPNet achieves an average detection accuracy of 84.47% on the KITTI dataset, with improvements of 2.00%, 3.25%, and 5.68% in the easy, moderate, and hard scenarios, compared to the baseline algorithm. On the Waymo dataset, it achieves a weighted average accuracy of 74.48%, with improvements of 2.49% compared to the baseline algorithm. These results prove that the two designed modules, NNC and MFT, can effectively improve the 3D object detection performance.

  • Tunnel and Undergroud Engineering
    Pengfei MA, Dongbiao LI, Xin CHEN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 51-67. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230080

    To explore the magnitude, development, and patterns for displacement and deformation of operational underground utility tunnel structures under surface traffic-induced micro-disturbances, a case study is conducted using a soft-soil underground utility tunnel sub-project within the road network of Suqian. A detailed two-dimensional finite element model is developed in forward modeling tool Abaqus to simulate the pavement (including varying vehicular loads), soil strata, utility tunnel structure and its surrounding elements (e.g., grouting material, backfill, and tunnel base layer). The study investigates the impact of vehicular vibration forces under varying vehicle speeds v, lateral positions x, and load distribution symmetries τ on tunnel deformation behavior through numerical simulations. The results reveal the following: When vehicle loads are symmetrically distributed along the left and right lanes (τ=2), the main structure of the tunnel located directly below the central road divider can exhibit vertical oscillations of several millimeters. However, the peak horizontal dynamic displacement is only in the order of tens of micrometers, indicating a significant disparity between vertical and horizontal deformation scales. In the case of single-lane traffic (τ=1), where vehicular loads act solely on one side of the tunnel, the structure experiences differential settlement along its lateral direction, causing an inclination toward the loaded side. As the lateral distance x between the load application area and the mid-span section of the tunnel roof beam increases, the differential displacement between the two sides of the tunnel initially grows and then decreases. Moreover, such loads can induce horizontal displacements of approximately 1 mm in the tunnel structure. In general, regardless of single-lane or two-way traffic, an increase in vehicle speed v results in greater maximum vertical displacements at monitoring points on or near the tunnel structure. The influence of the independent variables on structural deformation ranks in the order of v<x<τ. This study generates a large dataset of deformation histories for operational utility tunnels through finite element simulations, providing a valuable reference for subsequent machine learning model training in related research.

  • Traffic and Transportation Engineering
    Wenlong YE, Xiaoming XU, Jing MA, Yuxin HONG, Jiancheng LONG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230156

    To route planning problem for trains in station throat areas, this study investigates optimization algorithms under scenarios involving the actual station throat layout, train routing within the throat area, train length, and speed. First, a time-space network is constructed to represent train movements in the station throat area, framing the routing problem as a time-space allocation issue with limited resources. A network flow model is then established. Subsequently, an algorithm based on a discrete event model is developed to simulate train operation plans in the station throat area, given a predefined train priority sequence, resulting in feasible routing solutions. Furthermore, a train priority sequence optimization algorithm, utilizing the Tabu Search (TS) algorithm, is developed to minimize operational delays. Finally, the throat area of a specific station is analyzed as a case study. Results demonstrate that the proposed TS-based priority optimization algorithm effectively resolves train routing conflicts in the station throat area, optimizes delay and waiting times, and achieves convergence within 4 minutes to provide a satisfactory routing solution.

  • Composite Structures and Geomechanics
    Kejie CHEN, Liang FAN, Fengmin CHEN, Yiqi ZHANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 68-80. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240084

    Under the most unfavorable loading conditions in the negative moment region of a typical continuous beam, this study investigates the mechanical performance differences between an integral bridge deck and a key-tooth glued joint bridge deck. To analyze the load-bearing behavior and flexural capacity of key-tooth glued joint composite beams under various influencing factors, an expression for flexural capacity is proposed that incorporates the steel beam, epoxy resin adhesive, prestressed reinforcement, and key-tooth geometry. To validate this expression, two steel-concrete composite beams with detachable high-strength bolt shear keys and bridge decks are designed and fabricated, including one with an integral bridge deck (N1 composite beam) and one with a segmental precast key-tooth glued joint bridge deck (N2 composite beam). Static load tests are conducted on a test platform, and finite element modeling is performed in Abaqus to study the crack development, load-displacement and load-strain relationships, and failure modes of both composite beams. Results indicate that, in the post-failure loading phase, the N1 composite beam exhibits bending failure, while the N2 composite beam shows bending-shear failure, with respective bearing capacities of 675 kN and 605 kN. The ultimate bearing capacity of the N2 composite beam in the negative moment region decreases by approximately 11%. The N1 composite beam demonstrates a curvature of 20.5, ductility deflection coefficient of 5.57, and section curvature of 42.46×10-6, while the N2 composite beam has a curvature of 30.7, ductility deflection coefficient of 6.20, and section curvature of 98.42×10-6, showing an approximate 10% increase in ductility and a 130% increase in rotational capacity compared to the N1 composite beam. The cracking load of the N1 composite beam is 33% lower than that of the N2 composite beam, with cracks in the N1 beam distributed widely, closely spaced, and numerous, whereas the N2 beam has cracks concentrated near the key teeth, with wider spacing and fewer occurrences. Comparing the calculated values of the proposed flexural capacity expression with test and finite element values, differences are found to be within 5%, demonstrating the expression’s feasibility.

  • Mechanical Engineering
    Haochen FU, Tangbo BAI, Guiyang XU, Hao ZONG, Jiaming DUAN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 133-143. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240024

    Cracks in high-speed railway track slabs pose a severe threat to the safety of vehicle operations. To address the issue of ineffective crack repairs in current maintenance practices, this study proposes a multi-class crack detection method based on the YOLOv8-DSC model. First, the Dynamic Snake Convolution (DSC) module is incorporated into the backbone network. Based on this, the Bottleneck structure in C2f is reconstructed and established as the C2f-v1 module, which replaces certain C2f modules in the YOLOv8 backbone network to enhance the extraction of multi-scale detailed features related to ineffective crack repairs. Second, the CBAM attention mechanism is introduced into the neck network to improve the model’s focus on critical features, enhancing the transmission of small crack features within the neural network. Third, the SIoU loss function is employed to replace CIoU, reducing the excessive penalization caused by geometric factors and minimizing training interference, thereby increasing the model'‍‍s generalization capability for similar cracks. Finally, the proposed method is validated and evaluated in four dimensions: network structure, crack data, classification methods, and environmental conditions. Experimental results demonstrate that, compared to the original YOLOv8 model, the YOLOv8-DSC model significantly reduces both missed and false detections of ineffective repaired cracks in track slabs. The model achieves a 4.6% increase in mean average precision (mAP) and a 4.0% improvement in recall, demonstrating strong robustness and adaptability under adverse environmental conditions. The method effectively enables accurate detection of ineffective crack repairs in track slabs.

  • Intelligent Transportation
    Shaoyi XU, Lei YANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230074

    Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-assisted Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) networks can provide high-quality computational services to ground User Equipment (UE), but real-time trajectory design for multiple UAVs remains a significant challenge. To address this issue, a trajectory design algorithm based on multi-agent deep reinforcement learning is proposed, utilizing the Multi-Agent Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (MADDPG) framework to collaboratively design UAV trajectories. Considering the limited battery capacity of UAVs, a critical constraint on UAV network performance, the optimization problem is formulated to improve the sum of UAV energy efficiencies. This involves jointly optimizing the trajectories of UAV clusters and the offloading decisions of UEs. Each agent interacts with the edge computing network environment, observes its local state, and determines trajectory coordinates via an Actor network. The Critic network is trained by incorporating the action and observation of other agents, thereby refining the trajectory policy generated by the Actor network. Simulation results demonstrate that the MADDPG-based trajectory design algorithm exhibits excellent convergence and robustness, significantly enhancing UAV energy efficiency. Specifically, the proposed algorithm outperforms the random flight algorithm by 120% at most, the circular flight algorithm by 20% at most, and the Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) algorithm by 5% to 10%.

  • Mechanical Engineering
    Yongting LIANG, Wenxue YU, Xin XIONG, Ke QIAO
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 144-153. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240001

    To improve the efficiency of loading and unloading large-sized cargo in freight train EMUs operations and meet energy-saving and emission-reduction goals, this study proposes the design of a super-large opening door made from carbon fiber composite materials, along with an automated opening and closing mechanism. This design aims to reduce vehicle weight and energy consumption while meeting the high strength, high stiffness, and low weight requirements of large-opening doors. First, the structural design of the carbon fiber composite door draws on mature application cases from aviation and rail freight transportation. Then, the HyperWorks commercial simulation software is used to conduct a numerical simulation study on the structural design of the door body. Through an in-depth analysis of the effects of longitudinal beams, ring beams, and skin structure on the stiffness and strength of the carbon fiber composite ultra-large loading door, the structural design and material layup are optimized. Finally, a large-scale test rig is designed and loaded to simulate internal and external air pressure loads for structural testing, verifying the mechanical properties and locking performance of the ultra-large loading door. The results indicate that the integration of 7 ring beams and 16 peripheral locking devices within a plate-beam structure of the door leaf effectively satisfies the requisite strength and stiffness criteria. Furthermore, the manufacturing process has been demonstrated to be feasible and operational, yielding significant optimization outcomes and meeting practical technical specifications.

  • Object Detection
    Kaihua DU, Guiyang XU, Tangbo BAI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 49-58. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230157

    Online monitoring technology for railway foreign object intrusion plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of railway operations and the security of passengers’ lives and property. To address the issue of incomplete and inaccurate detection of occluded targets and small targets in existing foreign ob-ject detection algorithms, this paper introduces a railway foreign object detection algorithm, Vanilla-YOLOv8, based on YOLOv8. First, leveraging VanillaNet’s approach of reducing network depth, shortcut branches, and enhancing nonlinear capabilities through deep training strategy modifications and dynamic adjustment of activation function states, the proposed method mitigates problems like model degradation, time inefficiency, and the disappearance of low-level small target features caused by excessive network layers and shortcut branches. This enhances the model’s feature extraction capability and detection speed. Then, improved partial convolution is employed to reduce redundant features, ensuring optimal utilization of extracted features. Finally, a Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) attention mechanism is integrated into the network backbone to increase the weight of key features, enhancing feature representation and detection capabilities for occluded and small targets. Experimental results show that the Vanilla-YOLOv8 algorithm achieves the mean average precision of 98.7%, reduces parameters by 61.39%, and reaches the recognition speed of 125 Frames Per Second (FPS). These improvements mark a substantial advancement over traditional image processing techniques in terms of speed and detection accuracy, offering a valuable reference for real-time online monitoring.

  • Mechanical Engineering
    Xiuli ZHANG, Guokang SUN, Hongmiao ZHOU, Ying LIU, Wei LI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 154-161. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20220160

    Current collaborative robots typically adopt a serial rigid structure, which limits their compatibility with human environments and constrains their range of applications. To address the shortcomings of collaborative robots in terms of flexibility and environmental adaptability, a 6-degree-of-freedom hybrid serial-parallel robotic arm, SoftArm-6, is designed based on the flexible parallel driving mechanism of human arm muscles. The robotic arm consists of three serial degrees of freedom in the arm section and three parallel degrees of freedom in the wrist section, with flexible joints driven by Series Elastic Actuators (SEA). By establishing a kinematic model for the robotic arm and applying the principle of mechanism equivalence, the posture decoupling of the hybrid serial-parallel robotic arm is realized. Furthermore, an online trajectory teaching method based on Kinect human motion capture is proposed. To address issues such as reduced positioning accuracy and susceptibility to oscillations caused by the SEA flexible joints, a feedforward gravity compensation algorithm based on the virtual displacement principle is designed. Finally, the trajectory tracking and teaching-based grasping experiments are conducted on the SoftArm-6 prototype. The results show that the deviation in trajectory tracking tasks is less than 1.5%, and the grasping success rate reaches 98%, significantly improving both operational precision and environmental adaptability. This design provides new technical support for the application of collaborative robots in complex and uncertain environments.

  • Intelligent Transportation
    Yilong WANG, Shengrun ZHANG, Xiaowei TANG, Chongheng ZHANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 21-29. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230141

    To address the need for forecasting future trends in airline ticket prices in highly competitive markets, this paper proposes a CNN-LSTM hybrid model that integrates Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). In the data construction and input phase, a channel data structure is developed to represent ticket prices, emphasizing the competitive relationships among airlines. Furthermore, various factors influencing ticket price fluctuations are considered, leading to the creation of independent channel data structures to represent airline attributes, flight attributes, and date attributes. These channel data are then integrated into a multi-channel data input format suitable for CNNs. In the modeling phase, a one-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network (1D-CNN) is utilized to extract features from the multi-channel input data, while the LSTM captures temporal dependencies within the data to predict future ticket prices for different flights on a given route. The proposed CNN-LSTM model is compared against several baseline models, and ablation experiments are conducted to validate the importance of the selected influencing factors. Experimental results demonstrate that the CNN-LSTM model achieves significant improvements in prediction performance. Compared with Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, standalone CNN, standalone LSTM, and Vector Autoregression model, the Mean Absolute Error is reduced by 18.74% to 57.02%, and the Mean Absolute Percentage Error is reduced by 9.31% to 22.16%. Furthermore, the ablation experiments confirm that incorporating these influencing factors enhances the model’s overall performance. The findings of this study not only provide decision-making support for airlines in ticket pricing and adjustment strategies but also introduce novel methodologies and perspectives for research in airline ticket price prediction.

  • Object Detection
    Qing HE, Bin FU, Qihang WANG, Chuqi ZENG, Xiang HAO, Ping WANG, Quan YUAN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 69-77. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20220135

    To address the limitations of single sensors, such as the inability of LiDAR to capture true color information and the low accuracy of image-based 3D reconstruction point clouds, this paper proposes a method for 3D track reconstruction by integrating LiDAR point cloud data and image data. First, real-time laser point cloud mapping of the track is achieved using LiDAR Inertial Odometry via Smoothing and Mapping (LIO-SAM), a tightly coupled radar-inertial odometry method. Next, the Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) algorithm is employed to extract feature points from multiple images, and the geometric relationships between multi-view images are determined by matching corresponding feature points. Structure From Motion (SFM) and Multi-View Stereo (MVS) algorithms are then applied to locate, cluster, and generate dense image-based point clouds enriched with texture and color information of the track. Finally, plane features of the track slabs and linear features of the rails are used as reference features, and the Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm is employed to merge and register the image point cloud with the LiDAR point cloud. By using the spatial position information of the LiDAR point cloud as a baseline and fusing it with the texture and color information from the image point cloud, an accurate and realistic 3D track model is obtained. Experimental results demonstrate that, compared with traditional registration methods, the improved algorithm achieves an 83.4% and 85.9% enhancement in shape parameter accuracy and nearest-neighbor point distribution, respectively. When performing target recognition on the track point cloud, the fused point cloud improves overall accuracy by 7.7% over the original point cloud and performs better on metrics such as average precision and mean intersection-over-union. Furthermore, the comparison between the calculated track gauge and height difference from the fused point cloud and the measured data reveals an error margin within 3 mm, verifying the effectiveness of the proposed 3D track point cloud reconstruction method.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Guangwu CHEN, Jun CHEN, Jianqiang SHI, Peng LI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 130-141. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230137

    To address the issue of low fault diagnosis accuracy in existing compensation capacitor fault diagnosis methods for track circuits under high noise interference in complex environments, an intelligent fault diagnosis algorithm based on transfer learning, Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), and Time-Frequency Enhanced Residual Network (TFEResNet) is proposed. First, CWT is employed to integrate the time-domain and frequency-domain information of the original induced voltage signal, generating a wavelet time-frequency map. This map effectively enhances the model’s ability to capture fault characteristics by mapping compensation capacitor fault features to local positions at different times and scales. The wavelet time-frequency map is then input into the constructed TFEResNet model for transfer learning training, which is used for feature extraction and fault classification. TFEResNet can extract complex time-frequency features from the map, mitigating the adverse effects of redundant and irrelevant noise in the signal, thereby improving diagnosis accuracy and generalization capability of the model. Experimental results show that, in high-noise environments, the proposed algorithm outperforms other methods in compensation capacitor fault diagnosis, achieving an accuracy of 99.28%. Additionally, it shows superior performance in precision, recall, and F1-score, demonstrating the effectiveness of the method and providing a novel approach for data-driven compensation capacitor fault diagnosis in track circuits.

  • Object Detection
    Fu WU, Pengmin JIANG, Zhongxue LI, Xijuan YANG, Jinwang LYU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 59-68. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240023

    Railway infrastructure is continuously impacted by vehicle loads and external environmental factors, causing issues such as the loss, displacement, and damage of track fasteners along railway lines. These problems pose significant threats to the safe operation of railways. To address the low detection efficiency, high omission rates, and lack of real-time detection capabilities on edge devices associated with traditional manual visual inspections and subjective sampling methods, this paper proposes a lightweight detection model for track fastener status, FTEL-YOLO, based on YOLOv8s. The model is designed to enhance detection accuracy and real-time performance. First, the C2f-Faster module, inspired by the FasterNet-Block concept, is introduced to reduce the model’s parameters. Second, to mitigate the decline in detection accuracy caused by network lightweighting, a Triplet Attention Mechanism is incorporated after the Spatial Pyramid Pooling Fast (SPPF) layer, and EIoU is utilized as the bounding box regression loss function, enhancing the model’s feature extraction capability for track fastener conditions in complex backgrounds. Finally, Layer-Adaptive Magnitude-based Pruning (LAMP) is applied to the improved model to further compress it, reducing redundancy and enhancing its deployment capability on edge devices. Experimental results demonstrate that the improved FTEL-YOLO model achieves a minimal detection accuracy loss of 0.3%, while the computation, parameters, and model size are reduced by 63.1%, 65.6%, and 66.2%, respectively, achieving lightweight design without compromising accuracy.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Chihua LU, Fang LI, Zhien LIU, Qifan XUE, Wenjie PENG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 142-154. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230128

    The current challenges in establishing motor noise and vibration analysis models include the complex structure of insulating paint and winding conductors, as well as the difficulty in determining material parameters. To address these issues, a high-precision equivalent modeling method combined with genetic algorithm optimization for fast correction of material parameters is proposed. A response surface model based on Central Composite Design (CCD) is used to analyze the influence of anisotropic material parameters on modal frequencies. The vibration distribution characteristics of the motor’s shell and rear end cover under rated working conditions are analyzed through multi-physics field coupled simulations. The accuracy of the multi-physics field analysis model is validated through vibration bench tests, and the mechanism for generating the peak value of the 48th-order equivalent radiated power level near 8 000 r/min is explored. The results show that among the anisotropic materials, the elastic modulus of the insulating material contributes the most to the motor’s modal behavior. The relative error between the corrected finite element modal frequencies for the motor and the modal test results using the hammering method for the first three orders of the motor is within 3.5%. The equivalent modeling and correction method can be applied to construct multi-physics field coupled models for motors. Overall, the multi-physics simulation results show good consistency with the experimental results. The 48th-order overall vibration level is the highest, with the peak primarily caused by the resonance between the 0th-order 12x frequency excitation of the radial electromagnetic force and the 0th-order modal frequency (6 239 Hz) of the stator assembly at a rotational speed of 8 000 r/min. This study can provide a reference for investigating the motor’s noise and vibration distribution characteristics and generation mechanisms.

  • Object Detection
    Xiangju JIANG, Haizhao FENG, Tao LI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 39-48. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230175

    Railway track obstructions pose potential threats to train operation safety, with severe incidents possibly leading to derailments, overturns, and casualties. To address the challenge of achieving real-time detection on edge devices, where existing railway intrusion detection models often fail, this paper proposes an improved railway obstruction detection algorithm based on FasterNet and YOLOv8s. First, FasterNet, a network with fewer parameters, replaces the CSPDarkNet53 backbone of YOLOv8s for feature extraction, reducing both the parameters and computational complexity. Second, inspired by partial convolution in FasterNet, a FasterBlock module is introduced to replace the C2f module in YOLOv8s’ neck, enabling multi-scale feature fusion and further decreasing model parameters. Finally, to mitigate accuracy loss caused by model lightweighting, a redesigned BiFPN-A feature fusion structure is proposed. In this structure, Fusion operations replace Concat for tensor concatenation, achieving feature map fusion via FasterBlock and Fusion. Additionally, a parameter-free attention mechanism SimAM is integrated before each FasterBlock, ensuring that the lightweight model maintains robust detection accuracy. The results demonstrate that the improved model achieves a 60.89% reduction in size, a 61.8% decrease in parameters, and a 45.1% reduction in computational complexity, with only a 0.2% loss in detection accuracy.

  • Mechanical Engineering
    Kai HAO, Pengfei LIU, Chen WANG, Wendi LI, Zhanfeng SONG, Zhanying WANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 102-112. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240015

    This study addresses the evolution law of wheel wear in heavy-haul freight wagons and the rolling contact fatigue behavior of worn wheel profiles across various operational mileages. Utilizing the vehicle-track coupling theory, the Kik-Piotrowski wheel-rail contact algorithm, the Archard wheel wear model, and the Dang Van rolling contact fatigue criterion, a dynamic model of a heavy-haul freight wagon is developed in UM software to investigate evolution patterns of wheel profile wear and rolling contact fatigue damage under different mileages. The results show that when the running mileage of the vehicle reaches 35 000 km, the flange wear of the first and second wheelset is 2.04 and 0.75 mm, respectively. The flange wear of the first wheelset is more severe. The cumulative damage distribution of the first wheelset is broader than that of the second wheelset, while the cumulative damage of the second wheelset is higher than that of the first wheelset, which is concentrated at 6~9 mm on the tread. As mileage increases, the wear width of the first wheelset expands, reaching-35~36 mm on the tread. The maximum cumulative damage contact point of the first wheelset from the inner to the outer edge and subsequently toward the wheel root. Conversely, then the maximum cumulative damage contact point of the second wheelset moves from the outer to the inner edge, then toward the wheel end. The first wheelset exhibits the highest wear, but its rolling contact fatigue damage is lower than that of the second wheelset. An inhibitory relationship between wheel wear and rolling contact fatigue damage promotes rolling contact encourages fatigue damage to migrate toward the wheel end. It is recommended to apply wheel or rail lubrication to reduce flange wear in early operations. After the vehicle runs to 30 000 km, attention should focus on damage around the 5~15 mm region of the middle wheel tread. If necessary, a “grinder” can be employed to increase wheel wear and thereby reduce overall wheel damage.

  • Tunnel and Undergroud Engineering
    Linjun YAN, Huixin CHEN, Xueying BAO, Qicai WANG, Yajuan LI, Duhua SHEN, Chenghao ZHANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 30-42. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230163

    To achieve the optimal coordinated evolution and development of the “tunnel-environment” composite system in mountain railways, a coupling element system is constructed from the perspective of micro-elements. The coordination level is analyzed using the coupling coordination degree model. Next, a double-layer complex network model is used to identify the main control elements for enhancing the greening level of tunnel engineering. Then, a Non-Linear Programming (NLP) model is established to quantify the coupling coordination connection of “tunnel-environment”, and the Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm is further applied to regulate and optimize its evolution process, using the main control elements as the control variables. Finally, an analysis is conducted using a specific mountain railway tunnel project as a case study. The research results show that the initial coupling coordination degree of the “tunnel-environment” composite system is 0.675 8, indicating a primary coordination state. And the main control elements for coupling regulation are the tunnel section size, tunnel slag utilization rate, vegetation restoration rate at the tunnel entrance, permeability coefficient of the lining, permeability coefficient of the grouting circle, and fan power consumption. When the optimization ratios of these elements are 12.72%, 38.40%, 44.06%, 71.25%, 30.00%, and 23.56%, respectively, the optimal evolution value of coupling coordination is 0.799 0, achieving a well-coordinated state. The proposed model effectively explores the coordinated evolution path of the “tunnel-environment” system and provides new insights for optimizing green tunnel design and promoting the green and coordinated development of “tunnel-environment” in mountain railways.

  • Composite Structures and Geomechanics
    Hongbin SUN, Zhiyuan CHEN, Yi DING, Wei SHI, Baokai WANG, Haitao ZHANG, Xiaoyu WANG, Debiao DENG, Zhilong ZOU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 93-101. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240040

    To further enhance the durability of high-toughness repair mortar under aggressive environmental conditions, this study investigates the effects of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fibers on the mechanical properties and durability of high-toughness repair mortar, along with the underlying microscopic mechanisms. First, high-toughness repair mortar specimens with PVA fiber contents of 0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% are prepared and cured under standard conditions for 3 and 28 days. Their compressive strength, flexural strength, bond strength, shrinkage performance, and frost resistance are evaluated. Subsequently, composite specimens of high-toughness repair mortar with varying PVA fiber contents are fabricated. The compressive and flexural strengths of these specimens are evaluated undergoing a 56 days period of wet-dry cycling. Finally, mercury intrusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy are employed to characterize the pore structure and micro-morphology of the mortar. Results indicate that with increasing PVA content, the compressive strength of the mortar initially increase and then basically stabilizes, while the flexural strength and bond strength gradually increase. The frost resistance rises initially but slightly declines at higher PVA contents. In a sulfate-rich environment, PVA fibers act as bridges and modify the pore structure, mitigating expansion stress caused by ettringite and other erosion products filling the pores, thereby enhancing the mortar’s erosion resistance. However, when the PVA fiber volume reaches 2.0%, excessive filling of erosion products induces microcracks in the matrix, and compressive strength corrosion resistance coefficient ceases to improve.

  • Electrical Engineering
    Gang LYU, Yaohang WANG, Yaqing LIU, Leilei CUI, Zhixuan ZHANG, Tianyu HAN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 162-169. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230158

    In response to the insufficient research on the electromagnetic characteristics of the Eddy Current Braking System (ECBS) for high-speed maglev trains in engineering, an electromagnetic model is proposed. The relationship between braking force and parameters such as train operational speed, number of magnetic poles, excitation current, secondary plate thickness, number of turns in excitation coil, and structure of iron core cogging is established. First, the ECBS is divided into three solution regions based on the equivalent current layer method, and the magnetic field distribution expressions for each region is calculated. Second, a model for the distribution of induced current density is developed, accounting for the skin effect’s impact on the conductivity of the secondary plate material, and parameter corrections are made. The conductivity correction coefficient for the secondary plate material is then introduced, and the magnetic flux density expression at the interface between the secondary plate and the air gap is calculated using the boundary conditions in each solution region. Finally, using the Maxwell stress tensor method, the braking force expression is derived, and a three-dimensional finite element simulation model is built based on the parameters of the ECBS for the maglev train. The results show that, in the analysis of braking force variations with respect to speed, excitation current, and secondary plate thickness, the average relative error between the analytical calculations and finite element simulation results is within 10%, validating the mathematical model’s effectiveness. The braking force first increases and then decreases with the increase of train speed, peaking at 50 km/h. It increases with the rise in excitation current, excitation coil turns, and other parameters. The braking force first increases and then stabilizes as magnetic pole pitch, secondary plate thickness, and other parameters increase. The braking force remains stable with increasing primary groove depth and decreases rapidly after surpassing the critical point.

  • Traffic and Transportation Engineering
    Huaizhi YU, Liujiang KANG, Ximei YANG, Xueli MAO
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 22-29. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230162

    With the increasing demand for urban public transportation, existing bus stations struggle to provide adequate vehicle docking services. This study addresses the optimization of berth allocation in bus stations. First, to depict the complete process of selecting berths and completing bus docking within a hub station, four types of spatiotemporal network arcs are constructed: entrance waiting arc, berthing travel arc, berth docking arc, and unparking travel arc. Next, based on these spatiotemporal network arcs, an integer programming model for bus berth allocation is developed, integrating the number of berths, characteristics of bus routes, and aiming to minimize entrance waiting time and balance berth resource utilization. A linearization model with auxiliary 0-1 decision variables is introduced to enhance decision-making. Finally, taking the Sihui Bus Hub as an example, the model's accuracy and effectiveness are verified through a Python-implemented program and solved using the Gurobi optimization software. The results demonstrate that the reallocating bus parking platforms and berths can maximize existing resources and significantly enhance bus system operational efficiency, reducing bus waiting time costs and berth utilization variance by 26 minutes and 724 minutes, respectively, representing an overall improvement of nearly 48% compared to the original scheme. When new bus routes are added, optimizing the berth allocation scheme for the existing routes yields superior outcomes, particularly in achieving balanced berth usage.

  • Object Detection
    Jiechen LIANG, Hongzhu ZHANG, Zongshou WEI, Peng LI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 107-117. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230086

    To address the challenges of insufficient overall brightness, edge indistinctness, and color distortion in low-light images, this study proposes a low-light image enhancement method based on a multi-scale self-guided Sharpening-Smoothing Image Filter (SSIF) within the HSV color space. First, leveraging the color-luminance separation property of the HSV space, the multi-scale self-guided SSIF is applied to the V component to accurately estimate the illumination component and subsequently extract a precise reflection component. Second, to mitigate the issue of uneven illumination distribution, a two-dimensional adaptive gamma transform algorithm is proposed. Optimal parameters are determined through extensive comparisons, allowing the algorithm to enhance the brightness of darker regions while suppressing the brightness of lighter regions. This results in more uniform image illumination and brightness that aligns with human visual perception. Third, to address edge blurring and noise in the reflection component, a multi-scale passivation masking algorithm is developed, effectively enhancing image details while suppressing noise and improving the overall dynamic range of the image.Finally, an adaptive saturation enhancement algorithm is applied to the S component. The enhanced S and V components are then merged with the unchanged H component and transformed into the RGB image. This output is further refined by incorporating the color restoration factor from the Multi-Scale Retinex with Color Restoration (MSRCR) algorithm, producing the final enhanced image. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves improvements of 14.62% and 32.10% in noval blind image quality assessment based on fine natural scene statistics and average gradient, respectively, compared to other algorithms. The proposed method not only effectively addresses uneven brightness distribution but also enhances image contour details and contrast, outperforming existing approaches.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Yi WU, Jinhai WANG, Jianwei YANG, Danping XU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 162-170. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230117

    In the industrial field, bearing fault signals are often subject to significant interference from strong background noise due to the harsh operating environment and complex working conditions of mechanical equipment, making it challenging to effectively extract fault characteristics. To address this, this paper proposes a fault diagnosis method for rolling bearing based on Adaptive γ-order Cyclostationary Blind Deconvolution (ACYCBD γ ). First, a novel metric, the Local peak ratio (Lpr), is introduced to determine the optimal filter length. Then, the estimated fractional order based on a Gaussian smooth model is calculated to construct the fractional-order cyclostationary blind deconvolution. Finally, the proposed model’s performance is validated using both public and real-world datasets. The results demonstrate that ACYCBD γ achieves suppression ratios that are 20.61%, 17.85%, and 44.95% higher than those of Minimum Entropy Deconvolution, Maximum Correlated Kurtosis Deconvolution, and Maximum Second-order Cyclostationarity Blind Deconvolution (CYCBD), respectively, on the public dataset. On the real dataset, the suppression ratios are improved by 53.63%, 60.27%, and 55.16%, respectively. Under signal-to-noise ratios of -10 to -20 dB, ACYCBD γ enhances the Lpr by 87.51% compared to CYCBD. Therefore, ACYCBD γ effectively reduces the impact of noise and interference, enabling the accurate extraction of bearing fault features in strong noise environments.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Hua LU, Min GENG, Mingjie LIU, Xilian WANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 118-129. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230081

    Low-frequency voltage oscillations in high-speed railway EMU-traction network coupling systems frequently occur when multiple EMUs start simultaneously under light-load conditions. These oscillations can easily lead to traction blockades, significantly jeopardizing the safe operation of high-speed railways. Addressing this low-frequency oscillation issue, this study focuses on the CRH3 EMU to investigate the mechanism and suppression methods of low-frequency oscillations. First, an impedance model of the EMU-traction network coupling system is developed, and the generation mechanism of low-frequency oscillation is analyzed using impedance ratio Bode diagram. Second, a shunting model PI controller is designed, and its performance is compared through simulations with that of traditional PI controllers, Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) and Self-Adaptive Auto Disturbance Rejection PI (SAADR-PI) controller. Then, a transient direct current control strategy based on the shunting model PI control is proposed, and simulations are conducted to evaluate its suppression effectiveness on low-frequency oscillations. Finally, a comparative experiment between the shunting model PI control strategy and the traditional PI control strategy is carried out on a low-power experimental platform. The results show that the DC-side voltage overshoot of the four-quadrant converter in the EMU equipped with the shunting model PI controller is 17.13%, with a regulation time of 0.104 s and a voltage fluctuation of ±54 V, indicating enhanced dynamic performance of the four-quadrant converter. When six EMUs using the shunting model PI control strategy start simultaneously under light-load conditions, the system stabilizes in approximately 0.4 s, with a DC-side voltage regulation time of 0.27 s, an overshoot of 7.12%, and a stabilized voltage fluctuation of ±32 V. These findings confirm that the shunting model PI control strategy effectively suppresses low-frequency oscillations, providing valuable insights for further research on the suppression of such oscillations in high-speed railway EMU-traction network coupling systems.

  • Mechanical Engineering
    Jiangtao CHEN, Hai XUE, Yongliang BAI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 113-121. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240010

    To address the challenges associated with the harsh operating conditions of train axle box bearings, where fault signals are often obscured by noise and extracting fault features remains difficult, this study proposes a Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) parameter optimization method. The method integrates envelope entropy and kurtosis into a Harmonic Mean Index (HMI) fitness function. The algorithm is validated using fault data from a proportional test bench. First, to ensure that the synthetic function effectively captures both the periodicity and impulsiveness of signals at comparable magnitudes, the harmonic mean index is introduced. This index, combining kurtosis and envelope entropy, serves as the fitness function, and the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA) is employed to perform a global search for optimal values. Second, the crucial parameters of VMD are optimized and determined using the HMI-POA algorithm, including the optimal decomposition layer number K and punishment factor α. These crucial parameters are then applied to decompose fault signals into K Intrinsic Mode Function (IMF), with the optimal component identified based on the Weighted Kurtosis (WK) index. Finally, the envelope demodulation of the optimal component signal is performed to extract the fault characteristic features of the rolling bearings. The proposed HMI-POA-VMD algorithm is validated using fault data from a proportional test bench. Its superiority is further demonstrated through comparison with traditional methods, using the Fault Feature Coefficient (FFC) as the evaluation criterion. Experimental results show that the proposed method significantly enhances the extraction of fault frequencies. Compared to single fitness function optimization and traditional VMD, the FFC improves by 49.1% and 62.5% respetively. This highlights the method’s capability to extract richer fault frequency information and accurately identify features in noisy environments.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Guojun WANG, Liye WANG, Chenglin LIAO, Lifang WANG, Xiaodong YUAN, Mingshen WANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 155-161. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230084

    To address the challenges of time-consuming processes, low efficiency, and inaccurate results in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging load prediction, this study proposes a prediction method combining variable bandwidth kernel estimation with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)-based time series prediction. First, the charging and driving data of large-scale EVs are collected by analyzing their charging behaviors and driving habits. Using extensive real-time data, the study conducts an in-depth analysis of multiple factors influencing large-scale EV charging load and constructs a unit mileage energy consumption model based on these influencing factors and actual road conditions. Next, to improve data fitting accuracy, three traditional probabilistic models are introduced, and their advantages, disadvantages as well as fitting accuracy are analyzed and compared. Finally, based on the fitting results, the variable bandwidth kernel estimation model with the highest fitting accuracy is used to fit the EV charging load. The fitted results are then combined with a CNN to predict EV charging load. The results demonstrate that the proposed method reduces the average prediction error of EV charging load to 3.11% and the maximum error to 6.42%, which significantly improves the prediction accuracy,providing reference and guidance for the maintenance of power grid systems.

  • Intelligent Transportation
    Ye CHENG, Kaicheng LI, Guodong WEI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 10-20. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230170

    In the laboratory testing of Automatic Train Protection(ATP) onboard equipment, the large volume and high complexity of test cases, combined with numerous specialized terms in the train control domain, pose significant challenges for existing methods and models. These approaches often lack domain-specific knowledge, making it difficult to accurately interpret contextual information and automatically generate detailed structured representations. To address these challenges, this paper proposes an event extraction method for test cases based on the Rail Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (RailBERT) model. First, a corpus of specialized terms in the train control domain is expanded and constructed using a neologism mining algorithm. A RailBERT model tailored to the train control system domain is then pre-trained with a Railway Whole Word Masking (RWWM) task to improve its understanding of domain-specific contexts. Then, an event extraction approach is developed to automatically extract the expected outcomes of onboard ATP test cases. The predefined event types and event theory elements are used to achieve comprehensive parsing and characterization of the expected results. Finally, the RailBERT is integrated with Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory(BiLSTM) and Conditional Random Field (CRF) to enhance its ability to capture dependencies between sequence information and labels, thereby enabling more effective event extraction from test cases. The experimental results show that the proposed model achieves an F1 score of 90.3% on the test case event extraction dataset. This model accurately extracts predefined events from test cases and generates structured representations of the expected outcomes, providing a foundation for the implementation of automated testing.

  • Electrical Engineering
    Hao ZHOU, Fen TANG, Fuyan WANG, Quanbao ZHANG, Bingxiang SUN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 179-186. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230111

    The stability analysis of new energy grid-connected systems typically employs impedance analysis method, which necessitates determining the dq impedance of grid-connected converters. However, traditional impedance measurement methods often suffer from low measurement efficiency and high requirements for measurement equipment. To address these challenges, this study proposes a dq impedance measurement method for grid-connected converter based on the principle of single-phase harmonic voltage injection. First, the principle of dq impedance measurement for grid-connected converters based on harmonic injection is analyzed, clarifying that two independent sets of disturbance voltages and currents are required for dq impedance measurement. Then, the principle of single-phase harmonic injection dq impedance measurement is given. Combined with the analysis of the relationship between injection frequencies during multi-frequency point measurement, the study designs the measurement steps for single-phase harmonic injection dq impedance measurement for both single-frequency point and multi-frequency point impedance measurements of grid-connected converters. Finally, simulations and experimental measurements are conducted to evaluate the impedance of grid-connected converters under single current loop control and voltage-current double loop control. The results show that, compared with the traditional measurement method of three-phase harmonic injection, the single-phase harmonic injection dq impedance measurement method reduces the requirements for harmonic injection equipment while maintaining measurement accuracy. Additionally, when measuring at multiple frequency points, the measurement times of the single-phase harmonic injection method are less than that of the traditional three-phase harmonic injection method, which reduces the measurement amount and improves the measurement efficiency.

  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    Yuan LIANG, Hao JIA, Heping FU, Jie CHEN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 171-178. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230154

    To enhance the operational reliability of power converters and accurately assess the thermal dissipation state of air-cooling systems, this study proposes a novel thermal modeling method for air-cooled heat sinks. First, a three-dimensional lumped-parameter thermal model for air-cooled heat sinks is developed based on fluid dynamics and heat transfer theories, taking into account the effects of air temperature variations and inlet blockage. Second, the power module losses are calculated through simulation, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software is employed to simulate the heat sink temperatures under various blockage levels, thereby validating the three-dimensional thermal network model. Finally, an experimental platform is established to compare the measured heat sink temperatures with those obtained from the two-dimensional and three-dimensional thermal network models. The results indicate that the proposed three-dimensional thermal network model achieves an average calculation error of 1.8%, which is 5.1% lower than that of the traditional two-dimensional model. This approach provides a robust reference for evaluating the thermal state of cooling systems.

  • Intelligent Transportation
    Shixin QUAN, Zhiguo SUN, Rongchen SUN, Liu LIU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 30-38. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230149

    In Vehicle to Everything-Device to Device (V2X-D2D) communication scenarios, the rapid time-variation of channels often prevent the Base Station (BS) from acquiring perfect Channel State Information (CSI). To address the limitations that the existing spectrum allocation schemes are not applicable to V2X-D2D scenarios, considering constraints such as Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) link reliability, maximum transmission power, and spectrum reuse, a scenario model and communication model for V2X scenarios are established. This study specifies the optimization objective of maximizing the ergodic capacity of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) links while ensuring V2V link reliability. Closed-form expressions are derived for the outage probability of V2V links and the ergodic capacity of V2I links, accounting for the effects of channel time-variations. For spectrum allocation in one-to-one mode, a fast spectrum allocation scheme based on the improved Hungarian algorithm is proposed. For one-to-many mode, a spectrum allocation scheme based on graph coloring and preference lists is developed. Simulation results show that the improved Hungarian algorithm-based scheme achieves higher access rates and lower complexity compared to existing algorithms, while the graph coloring-preference list scheme offers superior access rates and spectrum utilization.

  • Traffic and Transportation Engineering
    Chunjiao DONG, Bo XU, Penghui LI, Yan ZHUANG, Miaoyan YANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 12-21. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240006

    To address the challenges posed by fully enclosed freeway segments, high vehicle speeds and the substantial damage caused by traffic accidents, this study proposes a freeway accident risk assessment method that integrates the Random Forest (RF) algorithm for feature selection with the eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithm. First, by filtering private vehicle trajectory data from freeway accident segments, a data foundation for accident risk assessment is established under four different spatiotemporal conditions (30 km upstream and 30 minutes before the accident, 10 km upstream and 15 minutes before the accident, 10 km upstream and 10 minutes before the accident, and 10 km upstream and 5 minutes before the accident). Next, a combined accident risk assessment method based on the RF and XGBoost is constructed. It evaluates accident risk after selecting various operational indicators for vehicles on the freeway. Finally, the algorithm’s performance is assessed using five metrics: accuracy, precision, recall, balanced F Score (F1), and Area Under Curve (AUC). Results indicate that the RF-XGBoost combination algorithm outperforms the Decision Tree (DT), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and traditional XGBoost algorithms in accident risk assessment. Compared to the traditional XGBoost algorithm, the average accuracy of the RF-XGBoost algorithm is increased by 11.1%, the average precision is increased by 8.9%, and the average recall rate is increased by 7.625%. Under the spatiotemporal condition of 10 km upstream and 10 minutes before the accident, the algorithm achieves an accuracy of 80%, demonstrating optimal overall assessment performance. These findings provide theoretical and methodological support for freeway accident risk assessment and dynamic warnings for private vehicles.

  • Railway Transportation
    Xiran ZHANG, Zhengzhong LI, Shaokuan CHEN
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(1): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240063

    In recent years, with the expansion of rail transit networks and increasing complexity, along with the growing passenger demand, the operational load of the system has risen, while operational resilience has decreased. The negative impacts of emergencies, such as train delays and operational disruptions, have become more severe. There is an urgent need to study timetable rescheduling optimization methods to assist in decision-making, improve the quality of rescheduling schemes, and reduce the negative impacts of emergencies. This paper applies the bibliometric method to analyze the research hotspots related to timetable rescheduling. It categorizes studies on single-line rescheduling under disturbances or disruptions, focusing on scenarios involving minor disturbances and severe disruptions. Related research is further categorized based on train operation or passenger behavior, track equipment or train failures, static or dynamic input parameters, and micro or macro modelling perspectives. Regarding rescheduling problems under multi-line conditions, the paper first reviews studies that reschdule the timetable of only the affected lines. It then discusses multi-line collaborative rescheduling for failure and non-failure lines, based on both split-line operation and cross-line operation modes. Future research directions are suggested in five areas: enhancing the typicality of emergency scenarios, integrating more deeply with actual operational needs, improving the robustness of rescheduling solutions, flexible combining and applying multiple strategies, and enhancing the model-solving efficiency. The results indicate that the research on timetable rescheduling began with train delay propagation theory and has evolved from single-line rescheduling to multi-line collaborative rescheduling. Among them, the optimization methods for single-line rescheduling are widely applied, However, most existing multi-line collaborative rescheduling methods are focused on intercity rail systems, and are challenging to implement in urban rail transit systems due to their unique characteristics.

  • Object Detection
    Yuxuan LI, Weidong SONG, Shangyu SUN, Jinhe ZHANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(5): 88-97. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230103

    Cracks are a primary form of rural pavement distress, and their detection is often hindered by interference factors such as road shadows, weeds, and soil, complicating automated detection based on road images. To address this issue, this study proposes the Swin-Transformer Rural Road Crack Detection (S-TRCD) model, which leverages the Swin-Transformer backbone network. To mitigate the reduced recognition accuracy caused by surrounding interference during feature extraction, an adaptive hybrid attention mechanism module, CAS (Channel and Spatial), is designed. This module adjusts the crack weights in both spatial and channel dimensions, enhancing the model’s resistance to interference. To address the challenge of identifying cracks of varying sizes within the same image, a multi-scale object detection head with an attention mechanism, AHead (Attention Head), is developed. This detection head adaptively adjusts the network’s receptive field, enabling effective multi-scale crack detection. A rural pavement distress benchmark dataset, LNTU_RDD_NC, is created to evaluate the performance of the S-TRCD model. The study also trains and compares the S-TRCD model with commonly used detection models in the field, including improved YOLOv5, Faster R-CNN, and YOLOv8. Experimental results demonstrate that the S-TRCD model achieves mean average precision 4.06%, 12.12%, and 2.84% higher than the improved YOLOv5, Faster R-CNN, and YOLOv8 models, respectively, highlighting its superior detection performance for rural pavement crack detection.

  • Smart Detection and Fault Diagnosis Technology
    Furong CHEN, Chen XIONG, Ting LI, Chao ZHONG, Zhaoyang MA, Da LI, Jing WANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(3): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240113

    Time series anomaly detection, however, faces numerous challenges due to the complexity of data characteristics, algorithmic requirements, and diverse application scenarios. To address this, this paper presents a comprehensive survey of time series anomaly detection. First, the paper systematically analyzes the complexity and challenges of time series anomaly detection tasks from three dimensions: data characteristics, algorithm requirements, and application scenarios. Second, it categorizes anomalies in time series into point anomalies, subsequence anomalies, and inter-variable correlation anomalies, providing a detailed exposition of the definitions and detection methods for each type. Third, the paper reviews and analyzes the use of traditional statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and deep learning approaches in time series anomaly detection, evaluating their applicability and limitations. Subsequently, it compiles widely used time series anomaly detection datasets, analyzing the application scenarios and unique features of each dataset. Finally, it discusses future research directions in time series anomaly detection from five perspectives: anomaly localization, anomaly classification, precursor forecasting, interpretability, and integration with large-scale models. The review highlights that current challenges, including data scarcity, anomaly diversity, and concept drift, remain unresolved. Future anomaly detection research is expected to evolve toward more granular tasks such as anomaly localization and prediction.

  • Application and Optimization of EMU
    Liheng WEI, Peng ZHAO, Ke QIAO, Jiaxin NIU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(2): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240123

    The operation plan of Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) is a critical component in fulfilling transportation tasks for high-speed railways. It plays a crucial role in reducing operational costs and enhancing EMU utilization efficiency, with its rationality directly determining the overall quality of railway operations. Currently, formulation of EMU operation plans in railway practice heavily relies on manual experience, leading to inefficiencies and prolonged planning cycles. Consequently, improving the efficiency and quality of EMU operation planning through mathematical models and algorithms has become a focal point of academic research. This paper provides a comprehensive review of domestic and international studies on EMU operation planning. First, it defines the concept of EMU operation planning and examines the distinctions and interconnections among routing, allocation, and maintenance plans. Second, it systematically reviews the current state of research on EMU routing plans from three perspectives: operational conditions, models and algorithms for routing plan formulation, and EMU rescheduling under emergency scenarios. Additionally, it summarizes the modeling methodologies for EMU allocation planning and analyzes the latest advancements in models and algorithms for high-level maintenance scheduling. Finally, the paper identifies existing challenges in the formulation of EMU routing, allocation, and maintenance plans and outlines potential directions for future research. The research results indicate that early studies on EMU operation optimization primarily focused on improving routing and allocation plans to enhance utilization efficiency. With the expansion of railway network and the increase in the number of EMUs, issues related to real-time rescheduling and high-level maintenance planning have gained increasing attention. Future research should explore the collaborative optimization of maintenance and routing plans, the coordinated adjustment of train schedules and routing plans during emergencies, and precise prediction methods for high-level maintenance scheduling windows.

  • Tunnel and Undergroud Engineering
    Wenjie ZHENG, Guoqing CAI, Minghao MI, Feng HAN, Shuo WANG, Hailong LI
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 43-50. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240017

    To address the limitations in current research on the heat transfer characteristics and mechanisms of energy diaphragm walls, this study examines the influence of various factors on heat transfer efficiency. First, a three-dimensional numerical model is established, with simulation data validated against measured data to ensure model accuracy. Based on this model, a 90-day operational period is simulated, during which the effects of branch pipe spacing, inlet water temperature, circulating water flow rate, initial ground temperature, and soil thermal conductivity on the heat transfer efficiency of energy diaphragm walls are analyzed using single-factor tests. Finally, the influence of each factor on thermal efficiency of energy diaphragm walls is compared through orthogonal tests. The results indicate that increasing branch pipe spacing, inlet water temperature, circulating water flow rate, and soil thermal conductivity, as well as reducing initial ground temperature, all contribute to enhanced heat transfer rates. Notably, increased branch pipe spacing and circulating water flow rate yield better improvements in heat transfer efficiency during the early stages of system operation than later stages, while higher soil thermal conductivity proves more beneficial in the later stages. The ranking of factor influence on heat transfer efficiency for energy diaphragm walls is as follows: inlet water temperature>initial ground temperature>branch pipe spacing>soil thermal conductivity>circulating water flow rate.

  • Railway Transportation
    Rixin ZHAO, Shiwei HE, Jie ZHANG, Jie LIU, Ming CONG, Yidi WU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(1): 28-37. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230160

    To fully utilize the interconnectivity advantages of the inner loop and connecting lines in high-speed railway hubs, aimed at serving both transfer passengers and urban travelers, this study explores an optimization method for adding extra train paths in mass transit operations with a high-speed railway hub loop. First, the organizational model for Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains on the hub loop is analyzed in terms of train scheduling, EMU sourcing, and routing schemes. Second, with the objective of increasing high-speed train operation frequency on the loop line, a comprehensive optimization model is developed for scheduling mass transit-type train paths, factoring in station routes, track utilization, and EMU routing schemes. Finally, a high-speed railway hub is selected as a case study. The research results demonstrate that, without altering original train assignments and using the same number of EMUs as the initial plan, the service frequency between hub loop stations can increase by 120%, and the minimum average departure interval between stations can be reduced to 14 minutes. The established model allows flexible application of various hub loop train scheduling plans, maximizing transportation capacity and advancing mass transit operations. These findings provide an organizational strategy for implementing mass transit-type operations of EMUs in high-speed railway hubs.

  • Transportation Planning and Management
    Guozhu CHENG, Yongsheng CHEN, Wenzhi WANG, Liang XU
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(1): 100-109. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240026

    To enhance traffic operation efficiency and improve driver and passenger comfort in highway merging areas while ensuring safety, this study proposes an optimization method for highway merging order and trajectory planning for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) in a heterogeneous traffic flow environment where Human Driven Vehicles (HDVs) and CAVs coexist. First, vehicle travel time and delay are used as performance indicators to characterize traffic operation efficiency in the merging area, and a merging order optimization function is established. The Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) algorithm is used and adjusted to determine the optimal merging order. Then, based on the optimized merging order, a CAV merging trajectory planning function, referred to as Minimize Acceleration and Jerk Trajectory Planning(MAJTP), is established. By applying optimal control theory, the analytical solution for the longitudinal optimal trajectory of CAVs is derived, forming a cooperative control strategy for highway merging. Finally, traffic simulations are conducted using the SUMO software and PYTHON libraries to validate the proposed method. Simulation results demonstrate that, at CAV penetration rates of 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8, the MCTS-based merging order optimization method reduces cumulative delay by 5.75%, 8.84%, 12.24%, and 11.06%, respectively, compared to the First In First Out (FIFO) algorithm. Additionally, compared to the Minimize Acceleration Trajectory Planning (MATP) method, the MAJTP approach results in an average jerk value closer to zero, thereby enhancing ride comfort and verifying the effectiveness of the method. These findings provide theoretical support for traffic management and control strategies in highway merging areas.

  • Composite Structures and Geomechanics
    Qiang GUO, Mingxin YAO, Zhongxia QIAN, Aimin XU, Hong XIAO
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 81-92. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230151

    This study investigates the mechanical characteristics of full-section fiber-reinforced concrete sealed structures under different temperature loads. A simulation model of the CRTS Ⅲ slab ballastless track and full-section fiber-reinforced concrete sealed structure is established using finite element software. The accuracy of the model is validated by field data from the Weifang-Yantai high-speed railway. The effects of overall thermal load, temperature gradient load, and temperature cyclic load on the stress and strain cloud maps of full section fiber-reinforced concrete sealed structures are analyzed. Additionally, the variation in stress distribution along the longitudinal and lateral directions under these loads is studied. The results indicate that thermal loads have a significant impact on the full-section waterproof sealed structure of high toughness concrete. Under the overall thermal loads, the central area of the base plate is the primary temperature-sensitive region, while the expansion joint position of the track structure is highly sensitive to temperature changes. The deformation of the track structure due to temperature gradient loads is a major influencing factor on the stress distribution of the full-section fiber-reinforced concrete sealed structure. The edge of the base plate exerts a lateral shear effect on the structural layer, highlighting the need for stringent construction quality control to minimize interlayer contact damage. Strain hysteresis is observed in the full-section fiber-reinforced concrete sealed structure under cyclic temperature loading. The hysteresis loop size indicates that the structural layers at the shoulder and base plate edge are prone to fatigue failure. Under cyclic temperature loads, stress and temperature gradients vary with depth and time, with the temperature gradient being notably larger within 0.02 m of the structural floor, marking this region as an unfavorable area for stress distribution.

  • Railway Transportation
    Feng XUE, Zhaoyang WANG, Yu ZENG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2025, 49(1): 17-27. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20240021

    Existing research on regional railway network characteristics often overlooks the degree of connectivity between stations and tends to adopt a singular analytical perspective. To address these limitations, this study examines the railway passenger transport network of the Chengdu-Chongqing urban agglomeration from the perspective of community division, exploring the complex structural and functional characteristics of the railway network. First, considering both railway infrastructure and train operations, the Space L and Space P methods are employed to construct models of the railway passenger physical network and service network, respectively. Next, the overall network characteristics are analyzed through topological statistical indicators such as degree distribution and average path length. Finally, community structure theory is introduced to investigate the internal network characteristics. A community division method based on an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is proposed to further analyze the community composition, geographical distribution, and internal connectivity of the Chengdu-Chongqing railway passenger transport network. The results indicate that the railway passenger physical network of the Chengdu-Chongqing urban agglomeration exhibits scale-free characteristics, while the service network demonstrates small-world characteristics. The physical network is divided into 12 communities, whose spatial distribution exhibits obvious geographical patterns closely aligned with the main railway lines. The service network is divided into 8 communities, with a spatial distribution that transcends geographical constraint, where stations within the same community display long-distance interactions. Additionally, each community network retains small-world characteristics. The study’s conclusions provide valuable insights for promoting the integrated development of the Chengdu-Chongqing railway passenger transport network and enhancing its overall reliability.

  • Electrical Engineering
    Xuan WANG, Xilian WANG, Zhuliang HUANG, Ruizhen CUI, Ruikang YANG
    Journal of Beijing Jiaotong University. 2024, 48(6): 170-178. https://doi.org/10.11860/j.issn.1673-0291.20230165

    Traditional mechanical displacement sensors are often expensive and highly sensitive to environmental factors. To address these issues, a novel displacement sensorless control strategy for Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motors (BSRM) is proposed by applying the Model Reference Adaptive System (MRAS) to the observation of radial displacement. First, the mathematical model of the bearingless switched reluctance motor with shared suspension windings is presented, and reference and adjustable models are established using winding currents as state variables. Second, a proportional-integral adaptive law is chosen to construct the displacement sensorless control system, and the stability of the system is verified using Popov’s hyperstability theory. Finally, simulation and experimental studies are conducted under a wide speed range with external disturbances. The results demonstrate that the system is capable of real-time tracking and accurate estimation of the rotor’s radial displacement under varying speeds and external disturbances. The displacement signal obtained from the displacement sensorless observation scheme is fed back into the motor’s suspension control system, maintaining the radial displacement within the range of -0.08 mm to 0.08 mm at three typical speeds of 500, 1 000, 1 500 rpm and under external disturbances. This system successfully achieves stable suspension of the motor without displacement sensor.