Estimation of train resistance coefficients in tunnels from measurements during routine operation

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

Volumn 213, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 71-87

  Vardy, A E ^a   Reinke, P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE   (United Kingdom)

^b Siemens AG   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Aerodynamic drag; Loss coefficients; Railway tunnels; Skin friction; Train resistance

Indexed keywords

EID: 0004884509     PISSN: 09544097     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954409991531047     Document Type: Article

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