R&D

    Development of Hood Structure to Reduce the Micro-Pressure Waves at the Exit of High-Speed Railway Tunnel

    Overview of Research
    TitleDevelopment of Technology to Improve Structural Stability and Construction Workability of the 250km/h Grade 2nd Generation Hood Structure

    Type of Participation Collaborative Research Agency

    Chief of Research Hye-won Lee

    Support Organization Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport

    Period of Research & Development Apr.1st.2017. ~ Jun.30th. 2020.

    Supervisory Research Agency : Korea Railroad Research Institute

    Title : Development of Aerodynamic Hood System to Reduce the Micro-Pressure Waves at the Exit of High-Speed Railway Tunnel(Under 250km/h)

    Background and Purpose
    • When a high speed train enters a tunnel, pressure wave is created and propagated toward the other end of the tunnel with the speed of sound.
    • Some of the pressure waves radiate outward from the tunnel portals as the form of sound/vibration, which is called sonic-boom and causing the explosive noise and severe low-frequency vibration to the residential area nearby the tunnel.
    Distinction between prior and present technologies
    Contents of Research
    Tunnel Hood Structure to Reduce the Micro-Pressure Waves at the 5th tunnel in Osong complex test track
    • Procurement of hood structure drawings and design technique.
    • Development of a hood structure construction method for a railroad under loading.
    • Development of manual for production and operation of hood structures.
    • Application of a reinforced built-up beam system
    • Test and evaluation of trial hood structure installation and their structural stability
      (Location : 5th tunnel in Osong complex test track)