AERODYNAMIC TESTING TECHNIQUE FOR SCALE MODEL SUBWAY VENT SHAFTS AND STATIONS

Describes a 1/16-scale model test (VST) facility designed, built and operated for the purpose of studying the aerodynamic characteristics of subway vent shafts and stations. The VST facility is a steady-state test facility, where geometrically realistic scale model subway components are tested and evaluated. The fluid mechanic behavior of the vent shafts and stations is characterized in terms of driving potential, impedances and geometry. A detailed description of the VST facility, a discussion of the measurements and an example of a vent shaft test are presented and compared to analytical predictions.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Seeman, G R
  • Krachman, H E
  • El Raheb, M S
• Publication Date: 1973-11

Media Info

• Features: References;

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental protection; Passenger comfort; Rapid transit; Subways; Ventilation systems
• Subject Areas: Construction; Environment; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056857
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: 73-WA/Aut-10 Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1981 12:00AM