LONGSTAB

Track Stability and Longitudinal Forces

Robust and convenient software for design and analysis of continuous welded rail track

Key features

• Track stability analysis and safety

• Analysis of longitudinal forces

• Easy-to-use graphical user interface

• Quick model generation via special WIZARDS

Type of Structures

• Straight track

• Curved track

• Embedded rail structures

• Ballast bridge interaction (including effect of end rotation)

• Multi span bridges with parallel tracks

Type of Loads

• Longitudinal, lateral and vertical forces

• Thermal, mechanical and dynamic loads

• Complete train loads, uplift wave

Type of Analyses

• 3-D structural static and dynamic

• Pre- and post-buckling

• 3-Dimensional ballast yielding as a function of vertical force

Graphical User Interface

• Window-oriented pre- and post- processors

• Extensive help option  

Model Wizards

The easiest way to create a model. The following Wizards are available in the standard configuration of LONGSTAB:

• Conventional railway track (buckling and creep analysis)

• Conventional railway track on a bridge

• Embedded rail structure

• Embedded rail structure on a bridge

Wizards for other structures can be ordered

Let us make a wizard for a structure you want to analyze!  

Hardware

• PC (Windows XP and Vista)  

Services, Support and Training

• LONGSTAB program for purchase under license

• Training tailored to the needs of the future user to optimize the benefits gained from the software

• Maintenance and updating of the LONGSTAB software

• Development of model wizards for specific problems