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UTCRS Mechanical Research Projects

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
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