Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP180101916

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP180101916

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Synthetic energy absorbing composite for improved track performance. This project aims to study the performance of a novel synthetic energy absorbing composite (SEAC) placed beneath the railway ballast to minimise degradation. The use of coal wash and steel slag blended with shredded recycled rubber as SEAC constituents is environmentally beneficial. The role of SEAC with respect to impact and cyclic loads will be assessed through extensive geotechnical laboratory and numerical analysis. The research outcomes based on the proposed energy considerations will lead to improved track design and analysis in view of stability, safety and operational efficiency.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 22-01-2018

End Date: 30-06-2021

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $251,962.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Civil Geotechnical Engineering |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Rail Infrastructure and Networks | Civil Construction Design

Other Keywords

Civil Construction Design | Civil Engineering | Civil Geotechnical Engineering | Rail Infrastructure and Networks

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