Course Moving Load Train – Dynamic Analysis

This course introduces you to modal analysis and eigenvalue extraction in SOFiSTiK FEA, with reference to EN 1991-2, Section 6.4.6, and UIC Code 776-2, Section A.6.1.

You will learn how to define the structural system, prepare the model for dynamic analysis, calculate eigenmodes, and interpret results correctly. Step by step, you will understand how stiffness, mass distribution, and boundary conditions influence structural vibration behavior.

The course combines theoretical fundamentals with practical workflows, enabling you to confidently perform the eigenvalue analyses required for railway bridge verification and dynamic compliance in accordance with European design standards.

• Calculate the eigenfrequencies and mode shapes of your structure
• Define the load trains for the analysis
• Conduct the dynamic analysis for the train passages
• Postprocess the results (i.e. plot time histories, generate result envelopes)