Material with Improved Absorption of Collision Forces for Railroad Cars
The purpose of this project is to develop and perform an extensive experimental and numerical investigation and evaluate the dynamic properties of composite metal foams (CMF) at various impact speeds. This will include different speeds mimicking those of railroad car collisions, at different speeds, including high speeds. This investigation will provide the fundamental understanding of the behavior of CMF that is of critical importance before composite metal foams can be implemented effectively to increase protection against hazards and damage in potential railroad car collisions. The outcome of this work could lead to safer and more efficient railroad car safety structures along with less weight. The reduced weight of these components could also help to lower costs for production and operation and improve fuel economy.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $100000.00
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Contract Numbers:
Project 20
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Sponsor Organizations:
Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA)
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001 -
Project Managers:
Berlin, Harvey
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Performing Organizations:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Raleigh, NC United States 27695 -
Principal Investigators:
Rabiei, Afsaneh
- Start Date: 20141210
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- Source Data: RiP Project 38315
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Absorption; Crash tests; Crashes; Foams; Railroad crashes; Railroad safety
- Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01547530
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: Project 20
- Files: TRB, RIP
- Created Date: Dec 11 2014 1:00AM