Mechanical
2017CY Mechanical Research Projects
The following mechanical-related research projects have been approved for the 2017 calendar year:
- Prototyping and Testing of Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Railroad Suspension Pad
- Low Power Wireless Sensors for Railroad Bearing Health Monitoring
2015CY Mechanical Research Projects
The following mechanical-related research projects have been approved for the 2015 calendar year:
- The Effect of Heat Generation in the Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element on the Thermal Behavior of Railroad Bearing Assembly
- Development of Predictive Models for Spall Growth in Railroad Bearing Rolling Elements
- Radiative Heat Transfer Analysis of Railroad Bearings Using a Single Bearing Test Rig for Wayside Thermal Detector Optimization
- Demonstration of Magnetostrictive Materials for Self-Powered Monitoring of Rail Vehicle Suspension Components
2014CY Mechanical Research Projects
The following mechanical-related research projects have been approved for the 2014 calendar year:
- Structural Integrity of Railroad Bearing Adapters with Modifications for Onboard Monitoring Applications
- Effects of Vapor Grown Carbon Nanofibers on Electrical and Mechanical Properties of a Thermoplastic Elastomer
- Modeling the Residual Useful Life of Bearing Grease
- Applications of Magnetostrictive Materials for Real-Time Monitoring of Vehicle Suspension Components
- Single Bearing Test Rig with Vertical, Lateral, and Impact Load Capabilities