Abstract: With computational fluid dynamics method, effect of embankment inclining angle on aerodynamic characteristics of high speed train under crosswinds is explored. It shows that as inclining angle of embankment is increased, side force coefficient on head train is increased a little and then decreased. Side force coefficient on middle train is gradually decreased. Side force coefficient on rear train is decreased a little and then increased as the angle reaches 47.5°. Negative lifting force coefficient on middle train is increased and lifting force coefficient on rear train is sensitive to inclining angle of embankment. The flow field around train is transformed as the inclining angle of embankment is changed and aerodynamic force or moment is changed consequently.

Key words: embankment, crosswind, high speed train, aerodynamic characteristic, numerical simulation