Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP140100810

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP140100810

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Development of a new rail maintenance technology by using laser cladding. With the continuously increasing demand for higher production, and hence increased haulage rates and reduced track access for maintenance purposes, the development and application of new cost effective manufacture and repair rails maintenance strategies play a more important role in ensuring the structural integrity of rail infrastructure. This project aims to systematically investigate the laser cladding materials and parameters to enhance the wear and fatigue performance of a series of high strength rail steels used in heavy haul railway lines. The outcomes of this project intend to be applied directly to the rail industry track producers and operators of high axle load rail systems to develop and improve their rail maintenance strategies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-03-2015

End Date: 01-11-2020

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $163,332.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Transport Engineering | Manufacturing Engineering | Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (excl. Textiles) | Solid Mechanics |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Rail Safety | Rail Infrastructure and Networks | Coated Metal and Metal-Coated Products

Other Keywords

Coated Metal and Metal-Coated Products | Manufacturing Engineering | Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (excl. Textiles) | Rail Infrastructure and Networks | Rail Safety | Solid Mechanics | Transport Engineering

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