NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities

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Who is eligible?

Fleet operators, designers, modifiers, and manufacturers of tractor trailers, tankers, straight trucks, military vehicles, and any other heavy vehicles can apply for the grant to utilize the Heavy vehicle tilt facilities for measuring the static rollover threshold and stability of their vehicles.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include vehicle testing and evaluation related costs for determining static rollover threshold and stability. The grant covers the use of the Heavy vehicle tilt facilities for measuring vehicle parameters and analyzing heavy vehicle dynamics.

• Vehicle testing and evaluation costs
• Use of Heavy vehicle tilt facilities
• Analysis of heavy vehicle dynamics

- Evaluation criteria for the grant: - Level of impact on the heavy vehicle industry - Technical expertise of the applicant - Feasibility and relevance of the proposed project - Alignment with the goals of the Heavy vehicle tilt facilities - Potential for knowledge transfer and industry collaboration - Overall quality and clarity of the proposal - Selection criteria for the grant: - Alignment with the research center's objectives - Innovation and uniqueness of the project - Potential for practical application and industry benefit - Ability to leverage the facilities and expertise offered - Track record of the applicant in relevant research or industry projects

- The facilities offer analysis of heavy vehicle dynamics and performance. - Vehicles of up to 86.6 feet (26.4 meters) in length and 65 tons (59,000 kg) can be tested. - A second tilt table indoors accommodates smaller vehicles with unique features. - The tilt tables can measure load transfer ratio, wheel and axle loads, and suspension roll center heights. - The staff at the facilities provide a full analysis of heavy vehicle dynamics and performance.