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Grant Award View - GA214445-V1
The Role of Energy Absorbing Rubber Grid on Ballast Track Performance
GA ID:
GA214445-V1
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
14-Jan-2022
Variation Publish Date:
4-Jul-2023
Variation Date:
20-Jun-2023
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
4-Jul-2022 to 3-Jul-2025
Value (AUD):
$540,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Varies:
GA214445
- The Role of Energy Absorbing Rubber Grid on Ballast Track Performance
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 21/22 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
The Role of Energy Absorbing Rubber Grid on Ballast Track Performance
Purpose:
Breakage and excessive displacement of ballast lead to instability and regular maintenance of railways. The project aims to study the fundamental mechanics of ballast aggregates interacting with the apertures of recycled-Rubber Energy Absorbing Grids (REAG). The role of REAG on enhanced track performance by damping the cyclic wheel loading and impact will be quantified via rigorous mathematical methods complementing a computer-based numerical model and validated by laboratory & field data. When placed within the rail substructure REAG will enable reduced ballast movement and breakage while attenuating noise/vibration. The research outputs will facilitate improved rail track design enabling enhanced longevity and reduced cost of maintenance.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2022
Internal Reference ID:
DP22 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
University of Technology Sydney
Recipient ABN:
77 257 686 961
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
ULTIMO
Town/City:
ULTIMO
Postcode:
2007
State/Territory:
NSW
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
NSW
Postcode:
2007
Country:
AUSTRALIA