• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2001.11b
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• pp.578-584
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• 2001

Purpose of the present study is to investigate the aerodynamic performances of air-shafts with different inner diameters in a single track tunnel for reducing pressure fluctuations and micro pressure waves. Three configurations of air-shafts with different inner diameters were examined for comparison of aerodynamic performances. Experiments were performed with a 1/61-scale moving model rig for the tunnel of 0.764 km length and the train of 4 cars per 1 unit. The results showed the reduction effect of the maximum pressure fluctuations in tunnel and micro-pressure waves radiating towards the surroundings from the tunnel exit according to the increase of the diameter of 10 air-shafts spaced equally.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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• v.9 no.4 s.35
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• pp.499-503
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• 2006

Maglev vehicles, which are levitated and propelled by electromagnets, often run on elevated flexible guideways comprised of steel, aluminum and concrete. Therefore, an analysis of the dynamic interaction between the Maglev vehicle and the flexible guideway is needed in the design of the critical speed, ride, controller design and weight reduction of the vehicle. This study introduces a dynamic interaction simulation technique that applies structural dynamics. Because the proposed method uses detailed 3D FE models, it is useful to analyze the deformation of the elevated flexible guideway, the dynamic stress, and the motion of the vehicle. By applying the proposed method to an urban transit Maglev vehicle, UTM01, the dynamic response is simulated and validated. From the result of the study, we concluded that the simulation of dynamic interaction between the Maglev vehicle and the flexible guideway is possible and a potential of using computational mechanics.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.127-131
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• 2005

The running test for the Korean High Speed Train(HSR-350x) was performed at operating maximum sped(350km/h) at December 16th, 2004. HSR-350x had been fabricated in June, 2002 and the on-line test for the performance fo HSR-350x was started with 60km/h at August 19th, 2002. The success of running test at 350km/h is recorded the 4th rank in the world. In this paper, the measured results of the major performance(running behaviour, current collection, stability of rail and bridge) characteristics for HSR-350x are reviewed. All measured values are within the criteria.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2006.11a
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• pp.161-169
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• 2006

To develop a Maglev successfully, it is necessary to develop the core technologies such as levitation and propulsion system and construct engineering system which can integrally evaluate performances of Maglev and provide technical reviews parametrically In this paper, we designed the Maglev running performance simulator which can provide decision-making Information for direction of development of Maglev and examination for running performance about the change of various design parameters such as safety and stability, noise, and ride quality. The designed system is an engineering-based system and can be developed using engineering framework by KIMM which can integrate diverse CAE systems in distributed environments and provide systematic information management. And it also provides VR-based visualization and web-based user interface except VR system which requires special hardware system.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2006.11a
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• pp.135-144
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• 2006

To investigate various running performances of the magnetic levitation train systematically, the performance evaluation system based on Modeling & Simulation(M&S) technology is demanded essentially When the VR(virtual reality) techniques are involved, we can not only evaluate the M&S results more effectively and realistically, but also make optimum engineering decision. At the viewpoint of visualization of core engineering data like the train's running performance, there are no many cases of study which provide optimum decision information with the maximized reality and immersion environments through computer user interactions. In this study, the running performance simulation system which provides the VR based 3-dimensional visual information from the M&S results is being developed.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.1855-1860
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• 2007

The high speed tilting train has superior advantages which are effects on reductions of running time to non-tilting in curves. But in order that the tilting train is operated in conventional track, it is performed evaluation on the running safety. This study carried out an analysis of running stability of tilting train in conventional curved track. The results obtained through this study will be applied to improve the conventional curved track and determine the limit velocity.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.1138-1143
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• 2007

Since Maglev vehicle is run over an elevated guideway, the vibrational characteristics of guideway affect the running behavior of the vehicle and guideway. The design of a guideway has a strong effect on the costs of constructing guideways, therefore optimized design of the guideway satisfying running performance is needed for the commercialization of the Maglev vehicle. With an analysis program for dynamics of Maglev vehicles, the dynamic responses of the Maglev vehicle with electromagnet suspension are numerically analyzed according to changes in fundamental natural frequency ratio of a guideway.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.1403-1407
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• 2007

The bogie of Rolling Stock is the basic rolling component. It operates the train body, guides the body considering various tracks and offers comfort to passengers. We can verify the safety level of bogie about all factors through the first -grade scenario of Preliminary Hazard Analysis, but especially the horizontal acceleration sensor, equipped in each power bogie and trailer bogie, is the device, which makes it possible to test bogie instability and uncomfortable body movements by the method, similar to actual train driving, and in this context the necessity of this device becomes important. This paper would classify the main functions of driving sub system and examine the reliability, availability, maintainability and safety, which are main factors of RAMS. Especially, we would realize the bogie instability sensor with a simulator and offer the content in analyzing the data by the statistical method, which are obtained through the connected test with OBCS.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.119-125
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• 2007

The equation of Resistance to motion of the Korean high-speed train has been calculated and evaluated using train speed measurements gathered from coasting tests in the speed range from 30km/h to 300km/h and wind tunnel test of 1/25th scale model. The factors of resistance to motion have been decomposed into various coefficients which compose the coefficients of Davis equation referring the general resistance to motion equation of KTX train. The coefficients of Korean high-speed train has been calculated using the measurements of coasting tests and the results of wind tunnel test has been implemented to consider the minor shape modification after the coasting tests.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.1091-1096
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• 2007

Since Maglev vehicle is run over an elevated guideway, the structural properties of guideways affect the running behavior of the vehicle and guideway. The design of a guideway has a strong effect on the costs of constructing guideways, therefore optimized design of the guideway satisfying running performance is needed for the commercialization of the Maglev vehicle. With an analysis program for dynamics of Maglev vehicles, the dynamic responses of the Maglev vehicle with electromagnet suspension are numerically analyzed according to changes in fundamental modal damping ratio of a guideway.