CONSIDERATIONS ON THE PROBLEM OF NON-STATIONARY AIR CURRENTS OCCURRING WHEN TRAINS PASS THROUGH TUNNELS

UEBERLEGUNGEN ZUM PROBLEM DER INSTATIONAEREN STROEMUNG BEI EINER ZUGFAHRT DURCH EINEN TUNNEL

When non-stationary aerodynamic phenomena occur, acceleration and deceleration forces are produced which influence the environment. The author explains the main reasons for these non-stationary phenomena and supports these with results from tests carried out in a number of tunnels.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hestra Verlag

  Holzhofallee 33, Postfach 4244
  6100 Darmstadt 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Glueck, H
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 77-81
• Serial:
  • Archiv fuer Eisenbahntechnik
  • Volume: 31
  • Publisher: Hestra Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Air; Environmental quality; Flow; Subways; Train track dynamics; Tunnels; Ventilation systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Air flow
• Old TRIS Terms: Subway environment
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Environment; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157936
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 15 1981 12:00AM