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Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Aerodynamic Torque for Axle-Mounted Train Brake Discs

Nan Liu^1,2, Chen Hong^3,4,5, Xinchao Su^3,4,5, Xing Jin^1,2, Chen Jiang^3,4,5,*, Yuqi Shi^1,2, Bingkun Wang^1,2

1 Brake System Laboratory, CRCC (Qingdao) Vehicle Inspection Station Co., Ltd., Qingdao, 266031, China
2 Brake System Laboratory, CRRC Qingdao Sifang Rolling Stock Research Institute Co., Ltd., Qingdao, 266031, China
3 The State Key Laboratory of Heavy-Duty and Express High-Power Electric Locomotive, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
4 Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track of Ministry of Education, School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
5 National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Safety Technology for Rail Vehicle, Changsha, 410075, China

* Corresponding Author: Chen Jiang. Email: