The genetically optimized tunnel-entrance hood

Journal of Fluids and Structures

Volumn 23, Issue 8, 2007, Pages 1231-1250

  Howe, M S ^a  

^a Boston University   (United States)

Author keywords

Compression wave; Genetic algorithm; High speed train; Micro pressure wave; Shinkansen; Tunnel entrance hood

Indexed keywords

GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION; PRESSURE GRADIENT; RAILROADS;

COMPRESSION WAVE; MAXIMUM PRESSURE GRADIENT; MICRO-PRESSURE WAVE;

VEHICULAR TUNNELS;

GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION; PRESSURE GRADIENT; RAILROADS; VEHICULAR TUNNELS;

EID: 35548961455     PISSN: 08899746     EISSN: 10958622     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2007.06.005     Document Type: Article

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