NRC — Compression and tension testing facility

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility?

NRC — Compression and tension testing facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility program, you must: • The applicant must be part of the rail, subway, or intermodal road/rail vehicle manufacturing industry.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility available?

The NRC — Compression and tension testing facility program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Stationary compression and tension test facility in Ottawa

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Test rail, subway and intermodal rail/road vehicles car body structural strength and other characteristics at this fee-for-service facility.

Activities funded

This grant provides testing services focusing on assessing and enhancing the structural integrity of various rail vehicles. Eligible activities primarily involve comprehensive testing for compliance with industry standards.

Testing the structural strength and integrity of rail cars to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Assessing subway vehicles to meet structural integrity requirements.
Evaluating intermodal road/rail vehicle structural performance.
Testing and verifying new drawbar devices for strength and stability.
Conducting finite element modeling and stress analysis to identify potential weaknesses in rail vehicles.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Finite element analysis and stress testing for intercity high-speed trains

$ 130,000

Verification of compliance for newly developed drawbar devices

$ 160,000

Finite element modeling and stress analysis for new rail vehicles

$ 140,000

Assessment of structural strength of intermodal rail/road vehicles

$ 120,000

Stress testing and compliance verification for revamped subway cars

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Manufacturers in the rail, subway, and intermodal transportation industry can apply for this grant to test the structural integrity of their rail cars, subway, and intermodal vehicles using the compression and tension test services offered by the NRC.

Eligible expenses

The grant provides an opportunity for rail industry manufacturers to enhance safety and compliance through comprehensive testing of rail vehicles. Eligible projects focus on testing and verifying the structural and mechanical integrity of different types of rail vehicles.

Testing rail car structural strength and integrity against industry standards.
Verification of compliance with rail industry standards for rail vehicles.
Testing and assessment of new drawbar devices for strength and lateral stability.
Conducting detailed stress analysis with strain gauges, load cells, and sensors.
Integration of finite element models with stress and fatigue analyses.

Selection criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:

Compliance with rail industry standards
Structural integrity verification
Testing of new drawbar devices for strength and lateral stability

How to apply

Contact David Fraser, Director of Business Development, at 613-991-9972 or email David.Fraser@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to express your interest in the grant.

Provide necessary information and details about your project or research to determine eligibility and alignment with the grant objectives.

Follow any additional instructions or requests provided by the grant administrator to complete the application process.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for utilizing the NRC stationary compression and tension test services:

The facility offers a complete, one-location solution, often used in conjunction with their rail vehicle impact ramp.
The facility consists of a frame with twin parallel steel I–beams and a double-acting hydraulic ram capable of significant longitudinal compression and tension forces.
Engineers provide detailed stress analysis reports utilizing signals from advanced sensors and instruments, integrated with finite element models.
Testing assists in verifying compliance with stringent rail industry standards, identifying structural weaknesses before market introduction.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.