- 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

Who is not eligible

There are no specific types of companies mentioned in the grant context that are not eligible for the grant.

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

Eligible projects & activities

Below is a summary of eligible projects or activities for the grant:

Development of new vehicle components to enhance vibration resistance.
Testing of rail vehicle prototypes for optimal shock absorption.
Study on the impact of vibration on heavy road vehicle performance.

Evaluation & 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

Step 1: Review the grant requirements and eligibility criteria
Step 2: Contact Todd Garrett, Facility Manager, Dynamics Bay for further information
Step 3: Prepare a proposal outlining the specific research or testing needs
Step 4: Submit the proposal to the NRC for consideration
Step 5: 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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