NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research 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 — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility?

NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility program, you must: • Access to the lab is typically available to entities engaged in research and development of rail and road vehicles and components. • Entities must require controlled investigations and testing related to vibration and shock dynamics.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC).

Q: Where is the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility available?

The NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Vibration and shock testing facility for vehicles in Ottawa

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Fee-for-service lab for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs of rail and road vehicles and components.

Activities funded

The NRC Heavy Structural Dynamics Lab research facility grant supports projects that involve the analysis, modeling, and testing of heavy road and rail vehicles to address vibration and shock issues. Projects eligible for this grant focus on utilizing advanced testing facilities and technologies to reproduce vehicle responses and conduct controlled investigations.

Development and execution of test plans to address various vibration and shock issues in vehicle components.
Configuration of hydraulic actuators to provide specific inputs for vehicle system testing.
Utilization of MTS Remote Parameter Control software to reproduce field-measured forces and displacements.
Creation of vibration patterns like random, sinusoidal, step, or sawtooth for detailed problem pinpointing.
Analysis and modeling of shock and vibration for system characterization and verification.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 120,000

Implementation of advanced vibration reduction tests for urban transit buses

$ 160,000

Development of a new suspension system for electric buses to enhance ride quality

$ 150,000

Testing rail vehicle prototypes for optimal shock absorption in high-speed trains

$ 80,000

Study on the impact of vibration on the performance of heavy road vehicles used in long-haul trucking

$ 110,000

Analyzing the effects of road vibration on the lifespan of public transportation buses

$ 100,000

Development of new wheel dampers to enhance vibration resistance for freight trains

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

- Companies involved in heavy road and rail vehicle manufacturing - Companies developing components for road and rail vehicles - Companies conducting research on vehicle dynamics and vibration management

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant.

Costs associated with conducting vibration and shock testing on heavy road and rail vehicles
Expenditures related to analyzing, modeling, and reproducing shock and vibration for vehicle components
Expenses for test plans creation and implementation to address vibration and shock issues

Selection criteria

- Technical merit of the proposed project - Feasibility of the project - Potential impact of the project - Qualifications and experience of the applicant team - Budget and financial considerations - Alignment with the objectives of the grant program

How to apply

Review the grant requirements and eligibility criteria

Contact Todd Garrett, Facility Manager, Dynamics Bay for further information

Prepare a proposal outlining the specific research or testing needs

Submit the proposal to the NRC for consideration

Await notification of grant approval or feedback for potential revisions

Additional information

- The NRC's vibration testing facility is equipped with a selection of hydraulic actuators that can be configured to provide inputs to vehicles, subsystems, or components as required. - Test plans can be tailored to address a wide variety of vibration and shock issues using MTS Remote Parameter Control software. - The test engineers at the NRC have expertise in analyzing, modeling, and reproducing shock and vibration scenarios from system characterization to problem analysis. - The facility in Ottawa, Ontario, is managed by Todd Garrett, who can be contacted at Todd.Garrett@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or 613-990-6996 for inquiries. - The testing facility is an invaluable resource for controlled investigations and accelerated test programs for rail and road vehicles and components.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research facility Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the NRC — Heavy structural dynamics lab research 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.