Stepwise approximation of an optimally flared tunnel portal

Journal of Sound and Vibration

Volumn 280, Issue 3-5, 2005, Pages 983-995

  Winslow, A ^a   Howe, M S ^a  

^a Boston University   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

APPROXIMATION THEORY; FABRICATION; NUMERICAL METHODS; RAILROAD TRACKS; RAILROAD TUNNELS; VIBRATIONS (MECHANICAL);

FLARED TUNNEL PORTALS; MACH NUMBER; WAVE COMPRESSION;

ACOUSTIC WAVE VELOCITY MEASUREMENT;

EID: 10444289833     PISSN: 0022460X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2004.01.039     Document Type: Article

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