The project will investigate the design, assembly and lifetime durability of Alstom’s new commuter train carbody floor panel.
Challenge
Alstom are investigating the design, construction and manufacture of the floor panel assembly during production and product lifecycle, with a specific focus on joint configurations and anti-vibration to reduce noise levels.
Solution
The UTS Tech Lab team will investigate and validate the design, assembly and lifetime durability of a new commuter rail carbody floor panel through a series of structural tests.
The large-scale panels will be fatigue tested using four parallel actuators in force and displacement control in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. The load, displacement and pressure data will be acquired and processed using a bespoke software tool.
The new floor will offer improved performance in terms of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to enhance passenger comfort and durability for extended life. This new solution will be deployed in Perth’s new C-series trains in 2022.
Duration
3 months
Academic team
Dr Benjamin Halkon
Assoc. Professor JC Ji
Engagement model
Research as a service
Funding
Alstom
Future applications
Large scale structural testing with four parallel actuators in force and displacement control, including data acquisition and results processing capabilities.
Area of expertise
Infrastructure, utilities & transport
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