VENUE: Hawken Auditorium, Engineers House, 447 Upper Edwards St Spring Hill
DATE: Wednesday 23rd May 2011
TIME: 12:00 (for 12:30pm start)
RSVP: Register online or call 07 3832 3749

120523 RTSA QC Flyer

VENUE: 4th Floor Z Block, University of South Queensland, Toowoomba
DATE: Wednesday 16th May 2011
TIME: 17:00 (for 17:30pm start)
RSVP: Register online or call 07 3832 3749

120516 RTSA QC Flyer Toowoomba

• the impact of introducing ECP braking and AC Traction
• signalling updates
• construction of relief roads and passing loops
• tunnel ventilation issues
• the overall performance of the network

Afterwards, you will be able to enjoy food and drinks to discuss the presentation and to network with the presenter, RTSA Committee and all those attending.
When: Thursday 3rd May 2012, 5:45 pm
Venue: Sir Robert Chapman Theatre, Engineers Australia, Level 11, 108 King William St, Adelaide
Speaker: Ian Fox of ARTC
If you have any queries regarding the RTSA, please contact the RTSA Chair, Russell Fuller, on 0411 423 909 or email russell_fuller@optusnet.com.au or russellfuller@interfleet.com.au.

Special Guest Speaker - Mr Clement Michel - Chief Operating Officer, Yarra Trams.

For more information on the dinner including how to register, please see the attached flyer.

RTSA_Dinner Meeting Flyer 2012

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rhiannon Hegarty, Events Manager Engineers Australia on t: 02 6270 6563 or via email RHegarty@engineersaustralia.org.au.

Website: http://www.elc2012.org/

ELC 2012 will deliver a dynamic and thought provoking combination of high profile speakers and challenging presentations which will appeal to experienced engineering leaders and engineers who are progressing into leadership roles. Presented by The Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management (CELM) and Young Engineers Australia (YEA).

Check the event website for latest details.

VENUE: URS, level 6 1 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank, Melbourne.
DATE: Wednesday 11th April 2012
TIME: 6pm (for 6.30pm start)
RSVP: None required, just turn up

Download the flier for further event details:
VIC Flyer - April 2012

Thesis: The Influence of Speed Variation on Wear-Type Rail Corrugation Formation and Growth.

Place of Study: University of Queensland

The Thesis describes an investigation into the effects of speed variations of passing traffic on the formation mechanism of rail head corrugations. The research contained in the thesis highlights the significant influence that variations in traffic speed have on the formation of corrugations and it prompts further investigation into the feasibility of using variations of speed as a novel method of controlling the formation and growth of corrugations.

Thesis: Optimal Train Positioning

Place of Study: Curtin University, Perth

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.

An analogue continuous-bar model is used to collect data on the longitudinal dynamics induced by base-support motion and a numerical model of the car dumping operation is discussed in which the relationship between maximum coupler force and indexing velocity is considered. The findings suggest that, within reasonable limits, the maximum velocity and acceleration of the positioner has a negligible effect on peak coupler forces.

2012 Runner Up

Mr. Nathan Loriente and Ms. Jessica Ghaleb.

Thesis: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Railway Ballast Maintenance Practices.
Place of Study: Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne.

Messrs Edward Barclay, Shan Roger, Daniel Lewis and Robert Williams.

Thesis: Dry Powder Rail Wagon Design.
Place of Study: University of Canterbury, New Zealand.