[HTML][HTML] Aerodynamics of railway train/tunnel system: A review of recent research

J Niu, Y Sui, Q Yu, X Cao, Y Yuan - Energy and Built Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
The coupling and complexity of railway train/tunnel system are further aggravated by
increasing train speed, which produces a series of aerodynamics problems, such as …

Virtual coupling in railways: A comprehensive review

J Felez, MA Vaquero-Serrano - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current mobility situation is constantly changing as people are increasingly moving to
urban areas. Therefore, a flexible mode of transport with high-capacity passenger trains and …

Numerical investigation on the aerodynamic resistances of double-unit trains with different gap lengths

T Li, Z Dai, M Yu, W Zhang - Engineering Applications of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Double-unit trains increase passenger capacity but also increase energy consumption.
Therefore, research about the aerodynamic resistance of a double-unit train is of great …

Aerodynamic response of high-speed trains under crosswind in a bridge-tunnel section with or without a wind barrier

E Deng, W Yang, X He, Z Zhu, H Wang, Y Wang… - Journal of Wind …, 2021 - Elsevier
High-speed trains experience a sharp transition to a strong crosswind environment when
running in a bridge–tunnel section due to the perennial prevailing crosswind in the canyon …

Numerical analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of high-speed train with different train nose lengths

J Niu, Y Wang, L Zhang, Y Yuan - International Journal of Heat and Mass …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this study, based on the SST κ-ω turbulent model, the IDDES method is used to simulate
the unsteady aerodynamic performance of trains with respect to different lengths of the …

Numerical comparison of aerodynamic performance of stationary and moving trains with or without windbreak wall under crosswind

J Niu, D Zhou, Y Wang - Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial …, 2018 - Elsevier
The aerodynamic performance of stationary and moving CRH2c trains with or without a
windbreak wall under crosswind was simulated by DDES based on the SST κ-ω turbulence …

Numerical study on the aerodynamic pressure of a metro train running between two adjacent platforms

J Niu, D Zhou, X Liang, T Liu, S Liu - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2017 - Elsevier
As a fast and efficient short distance transportation means, the subway line has been built
and expanded in an increasing number of cities. The pressure in the tunnel fluctuates …

Numerical simulation of the Reynolds number effect on the aerodynamic pressure in tunnels

J Niu, D Zhou, X Liang, S Liu, T Liu - Journal of Wind Engineering and …, 2018 - Elsevier
With an increase in train speed, the aerodynamic effects caused by the train could escalate,
especially for a train running in a tunnel. A number of large transient pressure waves are …

Damage detection and quantitative analysis of shield tunnel structure

Z Huang, H Fu, W Chen, J Zhang, H Huang - Automation in Construction, 2018 - Elsevier
The damage of lining widely exists in metro shield tunnels, which may weaken the structural
performance, affect the durability of the structure and even cause accidents. Investigation …

Aerodynamics of high-speed maglev trains passing each other in open air

S Huang, Z Li, M Yang - Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial …, 2019 - Elsevier
With increasing train speed, aerodynamic effects pose a safety risk for train operations,
especially for trains passing each other, the strong transient aerodynamic loads could result …