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NRC — Compression and tension testing facility
Rail vehicle structural testing services
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
NRC’s Compression and tension testing facility in Ottawa, Ontario serves industry with stationary compression and tension test services for rail vehicle structural integrity and compliance. It supports testing of rail cars, subway and intermodal vehicles, including car body strength, drawbar devices, lateral stability, stress analysis reports and finite element models.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Compression and tension testing of rail vehicles.
- Assessment of structural integrity and car body strength.
- Verification of compliance with rail industry standards.
- Testing of new drawbar devices for strength and lateral stability.
Documents Needed
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Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry.
Who is not eligible
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Eligible expenses
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Ineligible Costs and Activities
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Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario
Selection criteria
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How to apply
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Processing and Agreement
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Additional information
- The facility includes a squeeze and tension frame as part of a complete rail vehicle testing solution at the same location as the rail vehicle impact ramp.
- The hydraulic ram can impart up to 1.25 x 10^6 lbf (5.56 meganewtons) of longitudinal compression and 400,000 lbf (1.78 meganewtons) of tension force.
- Facility engineers can produce detailed stress analysis reports and combine them with finite element models and stress and fatigue analyses.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility Program
What is the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility?
NRC’s Compression and tension testing facility in Ottawa, Ontario serves industry with stationary compression and tension test services for rail vehicle structural integrity and compliance. It supports testing of rail cars, subway and intermodal vehicles, including car body strength, drawbar devices, lateral stability, stress analysis reports and finite element models.
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:
Available to industry.
For rail, subway, and intermodal vehicles.
For structural and compliance testing.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — Compression and tension testing facility?
Compression and tension testing of rail vehicles.
Assessment of structural integrity and car body strength.
Verification of compliance with rail industry standards.
Testing of new drawbar devices for strength and lateral stability.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at David.Fraser@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the NRC — Compression and tension testing facility available?
The NRC — Compression and tension testing facility program is available the province of Ontario.
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
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)