Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics (Phase II)
Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.313 -- Railroad Research and Development
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
In phase ii of this project, based on the results from the phase I, a scaled model of the roller rig will be designed and fabricated. The roller rig can be used to study the wheel /rail contact conditions and provide the means for measuring parameters needed for wheel/rail modelling.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Only Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University may apply to this grant.
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Archived: January 27, 2013
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$410,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FR-RRD-13-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 5, 2012
Archive date:
January 27, 2013
