This grant, a three-year collaborative initiative between the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Virginia Tech, is specifically designed to advance research in railway safety. Structured into three distinct phases, its core purpose is the development and construction of an innovative Wheel/Rail loading test fixture. This advanced apparatus will be instrumental in conducting detailed scientific studies focused on understanding complex wheel/rail contact mechanisms. Moreover, the fixture will enable critical research into the causes and prevention of derailment incidents. The findings from these studies are expected to provide invaluable insights into the dynamic interactions between train wheels and rails, ultimately contributing to the development of more robust safety standards and improved operational practices within the railway industry.
Opportunity ID: 56020
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics |
| 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: | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $380,000 |
| 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 for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | This grant will be for three years in 3 phases between FRA nad Virginia Tech to build Wheel/Rail loading test fixture that can be used to study wheel/rail contact mechanism and derailment studies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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