The thesis examines opportunities to reduce coupler forces during the un-loading of an iron ore car by altering the velocity-time profile of the car positioner. Two separate models have been considered to investigate how best the objective of reducing the peak coupler forces can be achieved.
The thesis examines opportunities to improve and increase, from first principles, the functionality and accuracy of a proprietary train simulator by modeling newly introduced technology and other products not previously available due to a lack of processing power. The development of the new simulator has lead to a greater understanding of train behaviour and vehicle design and also provides the ability to model features of distributed power and electronically controlled pneumatic braking. Use of the simulator also may improve energy efficiency.
Thesis: The Design and Development of an Operator Enable Device for the Rail Network.
Place of Study: University Of New South Wales.
Thesis: Structural Analysis and Validation of No.2 End Headstock for the Perth Suburban A Series Railcar.
The thesis examines the feasibility of adopting an orbital public transport system in Melbourne, with a particular focus on the most efficient means of linking the outer suburbs of Sunshine and Broadmeadows. The detailed findings of the thesis conclude that an orbital rail line along the Albion to Jacana Line is potentially viable and worthy of further detailed study.
Thesis: Preliminary Study into Fatigue of Insulated Rail Joints.
Place of Study: Monash University, Victoria.
Thesis: KiwiRail Brake Tester
Place of Study: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Thesis: Experimental Investigation: Horizontal Split Web Failures in Flash-Butt Welded Rails
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The thesis presents a detailed account of the research, theory, finite element and experimental techniques used to design and implement an experimental procedure for fatigue testing flash-butt welded rails in the horizontal split web mode.
Thesis: Laboratory Evaluation of Smear Zone within PVD Improved Soft Clay Subjected to Cyclic Loading
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Thesis: Analysis on Rail Capacity - Werribee Corridor
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Thesis: Developing the Single Sleeper Push Test Device used to determine Track Lateral Resistance
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The thesis makes determinations regarding the lateral resistance of a variety of railway sleepers in a range of ballast conditions. The results of the tests are used to understand better, and predict, the behaviour of sleepers under lateral loading.
