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CCC: 7
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Edited by: J. Pombo
Paper 3.15

Comparative Analysis of Different Models To Estimate the Internal Pressure of a Railway Vehicle Based on Experimental Data

F. Moro, C. Somaschini and D. Rocchi

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper
F. Moro, C. Somaschini, D. Rocchi, "Comparative Analysis of Different Models To Estimate the Internal Pressure of a Railway Vehicle Based on Experimental Data", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 7, Paper 3.15, 2024, doi:10.4203/ccc.7.3.15
Keywords: railway vehicles, regional trains, train-tunnel interaction, internal pressure, experimental measurements, pressure models.

Abstract
The estimation of internal pressure in trains is crucial for designing and operating vehicles safely, ensuring both passenger comfort and structural integrity. However, modeling internal pressure presents challenges due to various uncertainties. This study focuses on estimating internal pressure by evaluating different modeling approaches based on experimental measurements conducted on a full-scale train travelling on a track with tunnels presence. To determine the parameters of pressure models efficiently, a rapid and effective method is employed. Modeled internal pressures are then derived using the fitted parameters and experimental external pressures. The comparison of these models against experimental measurements identifies the most suitable internal pressure model for the specific train under consideration and for similar types of vehicles.

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