A virtual mass model in train aerodynamics

This paper describes a new method of research in to the aerodynamics of vehicles, and how to interpret them. The virtual mass is related to the absorption of kinetic energy and the unit coefficient of restitution of a central collision. Train systems are used to exemplify the approach, and the virtual mass effect is air. Successive collisions of these two factors and systems offer a model of air resistance. Thereby, a relationship between the most important aerodynamic characteristic (the coefficient of aerodynamic profile) and the virtual mass is established.

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  WIT Press

  Computational Mechanics, 25 Bridge Street
  Billerica, MA  United States  01821
• Authors:
  • Tanackov, Ilija
  • Tepic, J
  • Kostelac, M
  • Stojic, G
  • Masal, Z
• Conference:
  • Thirteenth International Conference on Design and Operation in Railway Engineering (COMPRAIL 2012)
  • Location: New Forest , United Kingdom
  • Date: 2012-9-11 to 2012-9-13
• Publication Date: 2012-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 733-744
• Monograph Title: Computers in Railways XIII. Computer System Design and Operation in the Railway and Other Transit Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Air resistance; Crashes; Railroad trains
• Uncontrolled Terms: Virtual mass
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01486939
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781845646165
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 18 2013 1:47PM