Table 5

Design criteria for tunnel pressure loads referenced in this study

CriterionLimitApplies to
UIC 779–11 medical/health (UIC, 2005)10 kPa (worst transit)Exterior-connected pressure
UIC/EN 14067–5 comfort (CEN, 2021)0.5/0.8/1.0 kPa in 1/3/10 sInterior (cabin) pressure
China TB 10621 comfort (National Railway Administration of China, 2014)4 kPa in 3 sInterior (cabin) pressure
Source(s): Author's own work

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