Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering |
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A numerical approach to the interaction between airflow and a high-speed train subjected to crosswind |
Tian Li, Ji-ye Zhang, Wei-hua Zhang |
State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China |
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Abstract Aerodynamic forces and dynamic performances of railway vehicles are coupled and affected by each other. On the one hand, aerodynamic forces change the displacements of a train. On the other hand, displacements affect aerodynamic forces. Based on vehicle-track coupling dynamics and aerodynamics, a numerical approach to the interaction between airflow and a high-speed train is presented in this paper. Aerodynamic forces and dynamic performances of a high-speed train subjected to crosswind were numerically simulated. Results showed that the interaction between airflow and a high-speed train has a significant influence on displacements and aerodynamic forces of the head coach. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the interaction between airflow and a high-speed train subjected to crosswind.
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Received: 22 January 2013
Published: 01 July 2013
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