This grant, likely offered by an Engineering Research Department, aims to advance the understanding of wheel/rail contact mechanics. Building upon the foundational results from Phase I, this initiative is dedicated to the design and fabrication of a scaled roller rig. This specialized equipment will serve as a crucial tool for in-depth study of wheel/rail contact conditions. Furthermore, the rig will facilitate the precise measurement of essential parameters, which are vital for comprehensive wheel/rail modelling. This funding is purposed to provide the necessary resources for developing advanced research capabilities in railway system dynamics and safety, enhancing foundational understanding in this critical area.
Opportunity ID: 209913
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics (Phase II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 28, 2012 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 28, 2012 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 27, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $410,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University may apply to this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | In phase ii of this project, based on the results from the phase I, a scaled model of the roller rig will be designed and fabricated. The roller rig can be used to study the wheel /rail contact conditions and provide the means for measuring parameters needed for wheel/rail modelling. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics (Phase II) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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