BS EN 1991-2:2003

EN 1991-2:2003 (E)

6.6 Aerodynamic actions from passing trains

6.6.1 General

(1)P Aerodynamic actions from passing trains shall be taken into account when
designing structures adjacent to railway tracks.

(2) The passing of rail traffic subjects any structure situated near the track to a travelling
wave of alternating pressure and suction (see Figures 6.22 to 6.25). The magnitude of the
action depends mainly on:
the square of the speed of the train,
the aerodynamic shape of the train,
the shape of the structure,
the position of the structure, particularly the clearance between the vehicle and the
structure.

(3) The actions may be approximated by equivalent loads at the head and rear ends of a
train, when checking ultimate and serviceability limit states and fatigue. Characteristic
values of the equivalent loads are given in 6.6.2 to 6.6.6.

NOTE The National Annex or the individual project may specify alternative values. The values given in
6.6.2 to 6.6.6. are recommended.

(4) In 6.6.2 to 6.6.6 the Maximum Design Speed V [km/h] should be taken as the
Maximum Line Speed at the Site except for cases covered by EN 1990 A2.2.4(6).

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to the horizontal surfaces:

k5q2k (6.36)

where:

q2k is determined according to 6.6.3 for only one track,

k5 = 2,5 if one track is enclosed,
k5 = 3,5 if two tracks are enclosed.

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