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The Aerodynamics of a Container Freight Train

The Aerodynamics of a Container Freight Train

Hardcover

Series: Springer Theses

Technology & EngineeringPhysics

ISBN10: 3319332775
ISBN13: 9783319332772
Publisher: Springer
Published: May 17 2016
Pages: 287
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This outstanding thesis characterises the aerodynamic flow around a container freight train; investigating how changing container loading configurations affect the magnitude of aerodynamic forces measured on a container. 1/25th scale moving-model freight train experiments were carried out at the University of Birmingham's TRAIN rig facility to investigate slipstream velocities and static pressure, as well as measuring, using a specifically designed on-board pressure monitoring system, the aerodynamic loads on containers. Results were compared with full scale data and assessed in terms European standards for trackside worker and passenger safety limits.

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