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The Rail Vehicle Research group at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) is on the path to design and build a scaled test rig called roller rig for research and educational purposes. A roller rig is a device simulating the track with rollers on which the test subject (a wheelset, bogie or even a full vehicle) canbe placed.This thesis report is part of a bigger project involving several team members and it explores the applicability of track irregularities on a scaled roller rig by means of computer simulations. A scaled roller rig model, capable of simulating track irregularities, is generated using the multibody simulation softwareSIMPACK. Track irregularity data, represented as Power Spectral Densities (PSD), are applied to the model created. The model created and implementation of track irregularities are assessed in order to validate the modelling steps.Comparison with a reference vehicle model is carried out to verify if results obtained on the test rig are representative of a vehicle running on track, taking into account roller rig intrinsic errors. Results obtained aim to support the design of the roller rig’s mechanical components from a dynamical standpoint. / Forskargruppen spårfordon på Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) arbetar med att designa och bygga en nedskalerad testrigg, en så kallad rullrigg, iforsknings- och utbildningssyfte. En rullrigg är en apparat avsedd att efterlikna järnvägsspåret med hjälp av cylinderhjul, på vilken testsubjektet (hjulaxel, boggi eller ett helt fordon) kan placeras.Denna rapport är en del av ett större projekt som involverar ett flertal gruppmedlemmar och undersöker tillämpligheten av spårlägesfel på en nedskalerad rullrigg med hjälp av simulationer. En nedskalerad rullrigg, kapabel att återskapa spårlägesfel, genereras med flerkroppsdynamik mjukvaran SIMPACK. Data för spårlägesfel, representerade med spektraltätheter (PSD), appliceras på den skapade modellen. Modellen samt implementering av spårlägesfelen bedöms sedan för att validera modelleringens steg.Jämförelse med en referensfordonsmodell genomförs för att verifiera att erhållna resultat från testriggen är representativ för ett verkligt spårfordon, med hänsyn tagen till rullriggens inneboende fel. Erhållna resultat syftar till att stödja utformningen av rullriggens mekaniska komponenter från ett dynamiskt perspektiv.

Este trabalho apresenta o estudo dos efeitos dinâmicos de duas pontes ferroviárias para trens de carga pesada e trens de alta velocidade considerando a interação veículo-estrutura. O estudo centrou-se principalmente no desenvolvimento de uma metodologia iterativa para a simulação do fenômeno de interação. Em seguida, a metodologia desenvolvida foi utilizada para analisar a ponte Suaçuí (Brasil) e a ponte Antuã (Portugal), e para realizar um estudo paramétrico para avaliar o comportamento não linear da interface via-estrutura de algumas tipologias de pontes ferroviárias. A fim de entender os princípios básicos que governam a resposta dinâmica do sistema veículo-estrutura, foi realizada uma revisão das formulações analíticas e os conceitos básicos de interação veículo-estrutura. A partir das formulações analíticas desenvolveu-se uma metodologia para a resolução de problemas dinâmicos de interação, aproveitando as ferramentas de modelagem do programa ABAQUS por meio do programa MATLAB. A validação do aplicativo foi realizada comparando as respostas de exemplos simples analisados com programas de referência. A principal vantagem desta metodologia é a flexibilidade na seleção dos métodos de resolução do problema dinâmico, permitindo inclusive a incorporação de não linearidades tanto no modelo do veículo quanto da ponte. Utilizando a capacidade de simulação do aplicativo para problemas não lineares foi realizado um estudo paramétrico para verificar os parâmetros que mais influenciam no comportamento não linear da interface via-estrutura e uma aplicação prática para avaliar o desempenho de algumas tipologias de pontes ferroviárias. Para a análise dinâmica da ponte Suaçuí e Antuã desenvolveram-se modelos numéricos tridimensionais de elementos finitos no programa ABAQUS. As propriedades dos materiais das pontes, assim como as propriedades dinâmicas dos veículos foram determinadas a partir de técnicas de calibração numéricas, experimentais e da literatura. A calibração dos modelos numéricos foi realizada utilizando metodologias iterativas baseadas em técnicas de otimização, tais como os algoritmos genéticos. Na falta de dados experimentais das irregularidades, estas foram geradas a partir de funções de densidade espectral de potência. A validação dos modelos numéricos da ponte envolveu a comparação dos resultados numéricos, obtidos da análise de interação, e os resultados experimentais, encontrados nos ensaios dinâmicos sob ação de tráfego. Os resultados da comparação mostraram que os modelos numéricos conseguem reproduzir com boa aproximação as respostas medidas experimentalmente. Finalmente, são realizadas simulações das pontes sob ação de tráfego para diferentes velocidades de circulação dos veículos, a fim de verificar a segurança estrutural da ponte e da via, além do conforto dos passageiros. / This research presents the study of the dynamic effects of two railway bridges for heavy axle load trains and high speed trains considering the vehicle-structure interaction. The study was mainly focused on the development of an iterative method for simulating the interaction phenomenon. The developed methodology was used to investigate the Suaçuí railway bridge (Brazil) and the Antuã railway bridge (Portugal), and to carry out a parametric study to evaluate the non-linear behavior of the trackstructure interface of some typologies of railway bridges. In order to understand the basic principles that govern the dynamic response of the vehicle-structure system, a review of the analytical formulations and the basics of the vehicle-structure interaction were performed. Based on the analytical formulations a methodology for solving dynamic interaction problems was developed, taking advantage of modeling tools of the ABAQUS software managed from MATLAB. The validation of the methodology was carried out by comparing responses of simple examples analyzed with reference programs. The main advantage of this methodology is the flexibility in the selection of the methods for solving the dynamic problem, even allowing the incorporation of nonlinearities in the vehicle and bridge model. Using the capability of the developed program for modeling nonlinear problems it was carried out a parametric study to determine the parameters that influence in the non-linear behavior of the track-structure interface and a practical application to evaluate the performance of some typologies of railway bridges. For dynamic analysis of the Suaçuí and Antuã railway bridge threedimensional numerical finite element models in ABAQUS program were developed. Material properties of the bridges, as well as the dynamic properties of the vehicles were determined through numerical and experimental calibration techniques and from the literature. The calibration of numerical models was performed using iterative methodologies based on optimization techniques, such as genetic algorithms. In absence of experimental data irregularities of the Suaçuí bridge, these were generated using spectral density functions. The validation of numerical models of the bridges involved the comparison of numerical results obtained from the interaction analysis with experimental results obtained from dynamic tests under traffic loads. The results of comparison showed that the numerical models were capable to reproduce with good accuracy the responses experimentally measured. Finally simulations of the bridges under traffic loads were performed for different vehicle speeds in order to evaluate the structural and track safety and passenger comfort.

O presente trabalho otimizou os parâmetros concentrados do sistema de suspensão de um modelo de veículo completo, representando um automóvel de passeio que trafega a uma velocidade constante por um determinado perfil de pista previsto na norma ISO 8608, 1995, através da utilização de um algoritmo meta-heurístico de otimização multiobjetivo. Duas rotinas numérico-computacionais foram desenvolvidas, visando realizar tal otimização tanto no domínio do tempo quanto no domínio da frequência. A utilização de algoritmos meta-heurísticos vem ganhando espaço na otimização de sistemas mecânicos, proporcionando rapidez e precisão na obtenção de resultados ótimos. Ao se combinar um algoritmo de otimização a um modelo que represente satisfatoriamente um sistema mecânico, obtém-se uma ferramenta indicadora dos parâmetros de máxima eficiência do sistema, que pode ser utilizada em inúmeras aplicações. Pretendeu-se, com a integração de rotinas de análise dinâmica nos domínios do tempo e da frequência ao algoritmo genético de otimização multiobjetivo NSGA-II, desenvolvido por Deb et al., 2002, a obtenção de duas fronteiras ótimas de Pareto. Estas fronteiras consistem no conjunto de soluções não dominadas que minimizam as seguintes funções objetivo: o valor RMS ponderado da aceleração vertical do assento do motorista, o valor RMS da média do fator de amplificação dinâmica das quatro rodas do modelo e o máximo deslocamento relativo entre cada roda e a carroceria. O método proposto por Shinozuka e Jan, 1972, é utilizado para a obtenção do perfil de irregularidades da pista no domínio do tempo a partir das equações de densidade espectral de potência (PSD) que representam as diferentes classes de pavimentos. O método de Newmark, 1959, é utilizado para resolver a equação diferencial de movimento no domínio do tempo e obter a resposta dinâmica do modelo a tais irregularidades. O comportamento dinâmico do modelo de veículo no domínio da frequência foi obtido através da utilização da função de resposta em frequência (FRF) do modelo de veículo analisado. Os resultados demonstraram a capacidade de ambas as rotinas de análise dinâmica desenvolvidas de produzir resultados consistentes com os encontrados na literatura, bem como a capacidade dos algoritmos de otimização implementados de fornecer fronteiras ótimas de Pareto para os problemas propostos. / The proposed work optimized the concentrated parameters of a full-vehicle model’s suspension system, being that model representative of a passenger car which travels at a constant speed on a certain road profile provided by the ISO 8608, 1995, standard, using a multi-objective meta-heuristic optimization algorithm. Two numerical-computational routines were developed, seeking to perform said optimization for both the time and frequency domains. The use of meta-heuristic algorithms has been increasing in mechanical systems optimization, providing speed and accuracy in obtaining an optimal result. Combining an optimization algorithm with a model that satisfactorily represents a mechanical system yields a tool that indicates the system’s maximum efficiency parameters, which can be used in numerous applications. It was intended, with the integration of the dynamic analysis routines to the multi-objective genetic optimization algorithm NSGA-II, developed by Deb et al., 2002, the obtainment of two Pareto-optimal fronts. These fronts consist in the set of non-dominated solutions that minimize the following objective functions: the weighted RMS value of the driver’s seat vertical acceleration, the mean RMS value of the model wheel’s dynamic amplification factor, and the maximum relative displacement between each wheel and the body of the vehicle model. The method proposed by Shinozuka and Jan, 1972, is used to obtain the road irregularity profile in the time domain from the power spectral density (PSD) equations that represent the different pavement classes. The Newmark’s method (1959) is used to solve the differential motion equation in the time domain, in order to obtain the vehicle model’s responses to these irregularities. The dynamic behavior of the vehicle model in the frequency domain was obtained through the use of the frequency response function (FRF) of the analyzed model. The results showed the capacity of both the dynamic analysis routines developed in generating results that are consistent with those found in literature, as well as the capacity of the optimization algorithms implemented in providing Pareto optimal fronts to the proposed problems.

Electromagnetic waves can be used to transmit information over long distances and are therefore often employed for communication purposes. The electromagnetic waves are reflected off material objects on their paths and interact with the medium through which they propagate. For instance, the plasma in the ionosphere can refract and even reflect radio waves propagating through it. By increasing the power of radio waves injected into the ionosphere, the waves start to modify the plasma, resulting in the generation of a wide range of nonlinear processes, including turbulence, in particular near the reflection region. By systematically varying the injected radio waves in terms of frequency, power, polarisation, duty cycle, inclination, etc. the ionosphere can be used as an outdoor laboratory for investigating fundamental properties of the near-Earth space environment as well as of plasma turbulence. In such ionospheric modification experiments, it has been discovered that the irradiation of the ionosphere by powerful radio waves leads to the formation of plasma density structures and to the emission of secondary electromagnetic radiation, a phenomenon known as stimulated electromagnetic emission. These processes are highly repeatable and have enabled systematic investigations of the nonlinear properties of the ionospheric plasma. In this thesis we investigate features of the plasma density structures and the secondary electromagnetic radiation. In a theoretical study we analyse a certain aspect of the formation of the plasma structures. The transient dynamics of the secondary radiation is investigated experimentally in a series of papers, focussing on the initial stage as well as on the decay. In one of the papers we use the transient dynamics of the secondary radiation to reveal the intimate relation between certain features of the radiation and structures of certain scales. Further, we present measurements of unprecedentedly strong secondary radiation, attributed to stimulated Brillouin scattering, and report measurements of the secondary radiation using a novel technique imposed on the transmitted radio waves.

This thesis has two major objectives. The first objective is to investigate the seasonal and diurnal variations in occurrence of HF coherent echoes. We assess F-region echo occurrence rates for the PolarDARN HF radars at Inuvik (INV) and Rankin Inlet (RKN) and the auroral zone SuperDARN radars at Saskatoon (SAS) and Prince George (PGR) for the period of 2007-2010. We show that the INV and RKN PolarDARN radars show comparable rates of echo occurrence all the time and they detect 1.5-2.5 times more echoes through ½-hop propagation mode (MLATs=80°-85°) than the SAS and PGR SuperDARN radars through 1½-hope propagation mode (MLATs=75°-80°). For all four radars, the winter occurrence rates are about ~2 times higher than the summer rates. For observations in the dusk, midnight and dawn sectors, equinoctial maxima are evident. The pattern of echo occurrence in terms of MLT/season is about the same for all radars with clear maxima near noon during winters and summers and enhanced (as compared to other time of the day) occurrence rates during equinoctial dusk and dawn hours. Additionally, to investigate the effect of solar cycle on occurrence of F-region echoes, we consider the near noon and near midnight echo occurrence rates for the Saskatoon radar over the period of 1994-2010. We show that there is a strong, by a factor of ~10, increase in SAS night-side echo occurrence towards solar maximum. The effect does not exist for the dayside echoes; moreover, a decrease in number of echoes, by a factor of ~2, was discovered for the declining phase of the solar cycle. The second objective is to evaluate the electron density and the electric field as factors controlling the occurrence of F-region echoes. We use observations of these two ionospheric parameters measured by CADI ionosonde and RKN observations of echo occurrence rates over Resolute Bay (MLAT=83°). We show that there is a correlation in changes of echo occurrence and electron density changes for 3 years of radar-ionosonde joint operation (2008-2010). The comparison of radar-ionosonde data shows that the enhanced echo occurrence at near noon hours during summer months correlate with the enhanced electric field during these periods.

In ground based high frequency (HF) radio pumping experiments, absorption of ordinary (O) mode pump waves energises the ionospheric plasma, producing optical emissions and other effects. Pump-induced or natural kilometre-scale field-aligned density depletions are believed to play a role in self-focussing phenomena such as the magnetic zenith (MZ) effect, i.e., the increased plasma response observed in the direction of Earth's magnetic field. Using ray tracing, we study the propagation of ordinary (O) mode HF radio waves in an ionosphere modified by density depletions, with special attention to transmission through the radio window (RW), where O mode waves convert into the extraordinary (X, or Z) mode. The depletions are shown to shift the position of the RW, or to introduce RWs at new locations. In a simplified model neglecting absorption, we estimate the wave electric field strength perpendicular to the magnetic field at altitudes normally inaccessible. This field could excite upper hybrid waves on small scale density perturbations. We also show how transmission and focussing combine to give stronger fields in some directions, notably at angles close to the MZ, with possible implications for the MZ effect. In a separate study, we consider electromagnetic (e-m) beams with helical wavefronts (i.e., twisted beams), which are associated with orbital angular momentum (OAM). By applying geometrical optics to each plane wave component of a twisted nonparaxial e-m Bessel beam, we calculate analytically the shift of the beam's centre of gravity during propagation perpendicularly and obliquely to a weak refractive index gradient in an isotropic medium. In addition to the so-called Hall shifts expected from paraxial theory, the nonparaxial treatment reveals new shifts in both the transverse and lateral directions. In some situations, the new shifts should be significant also for nearly paraxial beams.

Les voies ferrées sont de plus en plus sollicitées: le nombre de trains à grande vitesse, leur vitesse et leur charge ne cessent d'augmenter, ce qui contribue à la formation de défauts de géométrie sur la voie. En retour, ces défauts de géométrie influencent la réponse dynamique du train et dégradent les conditions de confort. Pour garantir de bonnes conditions de confort, les entreprises ferroviaires réalisent des opérations de maintenance de la voie, qui sont très coûteuses. Ces entreprises ont donc intérêt à prévoir l'évolution temporelle des défauts de géométrie de la voie pour anticiper les opérations de maintenance, et ainsi réduire les coûts de maintenance et améliorer les conditions de transport. Dans cette thèse, on analyse l'évolution temporelle d'une portion de voie par un indicateur vectoriel sur la dynamique du train. Pour la portion de voie choisie, on construit un modèle stochastique local des défauts de géométrie de la voie à partir d'un modèle global des défauts de géométrie et de big data de défauts mesurés par un train de mesure. Ce modèle stochastique local prend en compte la variabilité des défauts de géométrie de la voie et permet de générer des réalisations des défauts pour chaque temps de mesure. Après avoir validé le modèle numérique de la dynamique du train, les réponses dynamiques du train sur la portion de voie mesurée sont simulées numériquement en utilisant le modèle stochastique local des défauts de géométrie. Un indicateur dynamique, vectoriel et aléatoire, est introduit pour caractériser la réponse dynamique du train sur la portion de voie. Cet indicateur dynamique est construit de manière à prendre en compte les incertitudes de modèle dans le modèle numérique de la dynamique du train. Pour identifier le modèle stochastique des défauts de géométrie et pour caractériser les incertitudes de modèle, des méthodes stochastiques avancées, comme par exemple la décomposition en chaos polynomial ou le maximum de vraisemblance multidimensionnel, sont appliquées à des champs aléatoires non gaussiens et non stationnaires. Enfin, un modèle stochastique de prédiction est proposé pour prédire les quantités statistiques de l'indicateur dynamique, ce qui permet d'anticiper le besoin en maintenance. Ce modèle est construit en utilisant les résultats de la simulation de la dynamique du train et consiste à utiliser un modèle non stationnaire de type filtre de Kalman avec une condition initiale non gaussienne / Railways tracks are subjected to more and more constraints, because the number of high-speed trains using the high-speed lines, the trains speed, and the trains load keep increasing. These solicitations contribute to produce track irregularities. In return, track irregularities influence the train dynamic responses, inducing degradation of the comfort. To guarantee good conditions of comfort in the train, railways companies perform maintenance operations of the track, which are very costly. Consequently, there is a great interest for the railways companies to predict the long-time evolution of the track irregularities for a given track portion, in order to be able to anticipate the start off of the maintenance operations, and therefore to reduce the maintenance costs and to improve the running conditions. In this thesis, the long-time evolution of a given track portion is analyzed through a vector-valued indicator on the train dynamics. For this given track portion, a local stochastic model of the track irregularities is constructed using a global stochastic model of the track irregularities and using big data made up of experimental measurements of the track irregularities performed by a measuring train. This local stochastic model takes into account the variability of the track irregularities and allows for generating realizations of the track irregularities at each long time. After validating the computational model of the train dynamics, the train dynamic responses on the measured track portion are numerically simulated using the local stochastic model of the track irregularities. A vector-valued random dynamic indicator is defined to characterize the train dynamic responses on the given track portion. This dynamic indicator is constructed such that it takes into account the model uncertainties in the train dynamics computational model. For the identification of the track irregularities stochastic model and the characterization of the model uncertainties, advanced stochastic methods such as the polynomial chaos expansion and the multivariate maximum likelihood are applied to non-Gaussian and non-stationary random fields. Finally, a stochastic predictive model is proposed for predicting the statistical quantities of the random dynamic indicator, which allows for anticipating the need for track maintenance. This modeling is constructed using the results of the train dynamics simulation and consists in using a non-stationary Kalman-filter type model with a non-Gaussian initial condition. The proposed model is validated using experimental data for the French railways network for the high-speed trains

O presente trabalho otimizou os parâmetros concentrados do sistema de suspensão de um modelo de veículo completo, representando um automóvel de passeio que trafega a uma velocidade constante por um determinado perfil de pista previsto na norma ISO 8608, 1995, através da utilização de um algoritmo meta-heurístico de otimização multiobjetivo. Duas rotinas numérico-computacionais foram desenvolvidas, visando realizar tal otimização tanto no domínio do tempo quanto no domínio da frequência. A utilização de algoritmos meta-heurísticos vem ganhando espaço na otimização de sistemas mecânicos, proporcionando rapidez e precisão na obtenção de resultados ótimos. Ao se combinar um algoritmo de otimização a um modelo que represente satisfatoriamente um sistema mecânico, obtém-se uma ferramenta indicadora dos parâmetros de máxima eficiência do sistema, que pode ser utilizada em inúmeras aplicações. Pretendeu-se, com a integração de rotinas de análise dinâmica nos domínios do tempo e da frequência ao algoritmo genético de otimização multiobjetivo NSGA-II, desenvolvido por Deb et al., 2002, a obtenção de duas fronteiras ótimas de Pareto. Estas fronteiras consistem no conjunto de soluções não dominadas que minimizam as seguintes funções objetivo: o valor RMS ponderado da aceleração vertical do assento do motorista, o valor RMS da média do fator de amplificação dinâmica das quatro rodas do modelo e o máximo deslocamento relativo entre cada roda e a carroceria. O método proposto por Shinozuka e Jan, 1972, é utilizado para a obtenção do perfil de irregularidades da pista no domínio do tempo a partir das equações de densidade espectral de potência (PSD) que representam as diferentes classes de pavimentos. O método de Newmark, 1959, é utilizado para resolver a equação diferencial de movimento no domínio do tempo e obter a resposta dinâmica do modelo a tais irregularidades. O comportamento dinâmico do modelo de veículo no domínio da frequência foi obtido através da utilização da função de resposta em frequência (FRF) do modelo de veículo analisado. Os resultados demonstraram a capacidade de ambas as rotinas de análise dinâmica desenvolvidas de produzir resultados consistentes com os encontrados na literatura, bem como a capacidade dos algoritmos de otimização implementados de fornecer fronteiras ótimas de Pareto para os problemas propostos. / The proposed work optimized the concentrated parameters of a full-vehicle model’s suspension system, being that model representative of a passenger car which travels at a constant speed on a certain road profile provided by the ISO 8608, 1995, standard, using a multi-objective meta-heuristic optimization algorithm. Two numerical-computational routines were developed, seeking to perform said optimization for both the time and frequency domains. The use of meta-heuristic algorithms has been increasing in mechanical systems optimization, providing speed and accuracy in obtaining an optimal result. Combining an optimization algorithm with a model that satisfactorily represents a mechanical system yields a tool that indicates the system’s maximum efficiency parameters, which can be used in numerous applications. It was intended, with the integration of the dynamic analysis routines to the multi-objective genetic optimization algorithm NSGA-II, developed by Deb et al., 2002, the obtainment of two Pareto-optimal fronts. These fronts consist in the set of non-dominated solutions that minimize the following objective functions: the weighted RMS value of the driver’s seat vertical acceleration, the mean RMS value of the model wheel’s dynamic amplification factor, and the maximum relative displacement between each wheel and the body of the vehicle model. The method proposed by Shinozuka and Jan, 1972, is used to obtain the road irregularity profile in the time domain from the power spectral density (PSD) equations that represent the different pavement classes. The Newmark’s method (1959) is used to solve the differential motion equation in the time domain, in order to obtain the vehicle model’s responses to these irregularities. The dynamic behavior of the vehicle model in the frequency domain was obtained through the use of the frequency response function (FRF) of the analyzed model. The results showed the capacity of both the dynamic analysis routines developed in generating results that are consistent with those found in literature, as well as the capacity of the optimization algorithms implemented in providing Pareto optimal fronts to the proposed problems.

Adolescentes apresentam rápido crescimento e intensas mudanças corporais que os tornam vulneráveis em termos nutricionais. A prática de restrições alimentares, bastante comum entre adolescentes, pode levar a inadequações nutricionais que parecem ser o primeiro sinal para o início de uma desordem alimentar (DA). A participação feminina no esporte e o número de casos de DA em adolescentes atletas de modalidades que exigem exposição do corpo, agilidade e leveza dos movimentos, como o tênis, têm aumentado nos últimos anos. As DA podem levar a complicações de saúde como irregularidades menstruais (IM) e baixa densidade mineral óssea (DMO), caracterizando a Tríade da Mulher Atleta (TMA). Desta forma, acredita-se que alguns componentes dietéticos podem ter associação com DA e seus agravos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a associação de componentes dietéticos com desordens alimentares, irregularidades menstruais e composição corporal em adolescentes atletas tenistas e não atletas do sexo feminino. Trata-se de estudo do tipo transversal. Foram realizadas avaliações do desenvolvimento puberal pela auto-aplicação dos critérios de Tanner; da composição corporal pela absortometria radiológica de dupla energia (DXA); dos parâmetros dietéticos por registro alimentar de três dias alternados; das DA pela aplicação de três questionários validados (Eating Attitudes Test - EAT-26, Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh- BITE e o Body Shape Questionnaire - BSQ); do ciclo menstrual por questionário validado e da DMO também pelo DXA. A Tríade da Mulher Atleta (TMA) foi estabelecida pela presença concomitante de DA e/ou baixa disponibilidade de energia (BDE), IM e baixa DMO. Foram realizadas associações por meio de correlações de Spearman entre as variáveis numéricas de componentes dietéticos com DA e composição corporal. Também foram realizadas associações por meio do teste qui-quadrado, teste exato de Fisher ou prova binomial para as variáveis categóricas de adequação dos componentes dietéticos com DA e seus agravos. Participaram do estudo 75 adolescentes (25 tenistas, 50 não atletas) apresentando desenvolvimento puberal similar. Atletas obtiveram melhor perfil da composição corporal quanto ao tecido adiposo. Quanto à ingestão de macronutrientes, os carboidratos merecem destaque. Em ambos os grupos, a maioria das participantes apresentaram baixa ingestão de carboidratos, sendo este percentual de inadequação significativamente maior para as atletas. Os micronutrientes que obtiveram maior percentual de inadequação foram folato e cálcio em ambos os grupos. Verificou-se que 92%, 32% e 24% das atletas e 72%, 8% e 30% das não atletas preencheram critérios para DA e/ou BDE, IM e baixa massa óssea, respectivamente. Apesar de adolescentes atletas tenistas e não atletas apresentarem prevalência de DA similares, as não atletas apresentaram maior insatisfação com a imagem corporal pelo teste BSQ. No entanto, as atletas parecem estar em situação mais grave uma vez que apresentaram maior prevalência de BDE e de IM. A DMO e a prevalência de TMA foram similares entre os grupos. Foi verificada associação inversa e significativa entre alguns componentes dietéticos (principalmente energia e carboidratos) e os escores do teste BSQ. Foi possível concluir que a baixa ingestão de alguns componentes dietéticos, principalmente energia e carboidratos, podem funcionar como marcadores para desordens alimentares em ambos os grupos a fim de previnir posteriores consequências à saúde / Adolescents have a rapid growth and and intense body changes that make them vulnerable in nutritional terms. The practice of dietary restrictions, quite common among adolescents, can lead to nutritional inadequacies that appear to be the first signal for the start of disordered eating (DE). The female sports participation and the number of DE cases in adolescent athletes from sports that require bodys exposure, agility and soft movements, like tennis, have increased in recent years. DE can lead to serious health complications such as menstrual irregularities (MI) and low bone mineral density (BMD), constituting the female athlete Triad (FAT). Thus, it is believed that certain dietary components may be associated with DE and its complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of dietary components with disordered eating, menstrual irregularities and body composition in female adolescent tennis players and controls. This was a cross-sectional study. We carried out assessments of pubertal development by Tanner stage self-assessments; body composition by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA); dietary parameters by three-day food records; DE by the application of three validated questionnaires (Eating Attitudes Test - EAT-26, Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh- BITE and the Body Shape Questionnaire - BSQ), menstrual status through a validated questionnaire and BMD also by DXA. The Female athlete Triad (FAT) was established by the concomitant presence of DE and/or low energy availability (LEA), MI and low BMD. Associations were performed using Spearman`s correlations between numerical variables of dietary components with DE and body composition. Also associations were performed using chi-square test, Fisher's exact test or binomial test for categorical variables of dietary components adequacy with DE and its complications. The study enrolled 75 adolescents (25 female tennis players, 50 controls) presenting with similar pubertal development. Athletes had better body composition profile, regarding the adipose tissue. As for the intake of macronutrients, carbohydrates are noteworthy. In both groups, most participants had low intake of carbohydrates, being this frequency of inadequacy significantly higher for athletes. Micronutrients with the greatest percentage of inadequacy were folic acid and calcium in both groups. It was found that 92%, 32% and 24% of the athletes and 72%, 8% and 30% of controls met the criteria for DE and / or LEA, MI, low bone mass, respectively. Although adolescent tennis players and controls present with similar prevalence of DA, the controls showed greater dissatisfaction with body image by BSQ test. However, the athletes seem to be in a more serious situation since they had a higher prevalence of LEA and MI. BMD and the prevalence of FAT were similar between groups. Significant inverse association was found between some dietary components (mainly energy and carbohydrates) and scores of BSQ test. It was concluded that low dietary intakes of some dietary components, mainly energy and carbohydrates, may function as markers for disordered eating in both groups in order to prevent further health consequences