The aerodynamics of a container freight train /

The aerodynamics of a container freight train /

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Author / Creator:	Soper, David, author.
Imprint:	Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Series:	Springer theses ; 2190-5061 Springer theses.
Subject:	Railroad trains -- Aerodynamics. Railroad trains -- Aerodynamics. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11255374

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ISBN:	9783319332796 3319332791 3319332775 9783319332772 9783319332772
Notes:	"Doctoral Theses accepted by the University of Birmingham, UK." Includes bibliographical references. Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 17, 2016).
Summary:	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. Rail vehicle aerodynamic studies have tended to previously focus on high speed passenger trains in line with increases in train speed. The research presented within this thesis highlights the issues associated with the aerodynamic development around a freight train, providing the foundations for further research and a basis from which to develop international safety standards in relation to freight, as well as high speed trains.
Other form:	Print version: Soper, David. Aerodynamics of a Container Freight Train. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2016 9783319332772

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Literature Review
Slipstream Experiment Setup
Slipstream Data Processing Methodology
Slipstream Data Analysis, Results and Discussion
Aerodynamic Load Experiment Setup
Aerodynamic Load Experiment Processing Methodology
Aerodynamic Load Analysis, Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations for Further Work.