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Springer - The Aerodynamics of a Container Freight Train

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This specialized academic thesis provides a detailed characterization of aerodynamic flow around container freight trains. It focuses on how different container loading configurations impact the magnitude of aerodynamic forces. Through rigorous scientific study, the work explores the relationship between loading patterns and the resulting forces measured on individual containers. The research utilizes 1/25th scale moving-model freight train experiments conducted at the University of Birmingham's TRAIN rig facility. These experiments allow for the investigation of slipstream velocities and static pressure. By using a specifically designed on-board pressure monitoring system, the study measures aerodynamic loads on containers with precision. To ensure practical relevance, the results are compared with full-scale data and assessed in terms of European standards. This book serves as a technical resource for those studying railway engineering and fluid dynamics, offering experimental data and comparative analysis that bridges the gap between scale models and real-world freight operations.

Key Features

Investigates how changing container loading configurations affect the magnitude of aerodynamic forces on containers.

Utilizes 1/25th scale moving-model freight train experiments conducted at the University of Birmingham's TRAIN rig facility.

Provides detailed analysis of slipstream velocities and static pressure through specialized experimental methods.

Includes data from a specifically designed on-board pressure monitoring system to measure aerodynamic loads.

Offers comparative analysis by evaluating experimental results against full scale data and European standards.

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Format
Paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
27 May 2018
Listed Since
29 May 2018

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