Capability Category
Alternate Fuels, Batteries, Bridges and Structures, Construction Vehicles, Decarbonisation, Decommissioning and Disposal, Electrical Energy, Fuel Tanks, Interlocking Systems, Light Rail Vehicles, Locomotives, Modelling, Telecommunications, Track, Trackside Systems (Including Cabling), Tunnelling, Wheel and Rail Interface
Strengths and Specific Capabilities
Our research group conducts cutting-edge research in areas including railway infrastructure, safety and sustainable transportation. Our team brings together experts in engineering, data science, transportation planning, and environmental sustainability, fostering a holistic approach to railway interdisciplinary research and fostering a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange and innovation.
Infrastructure, Facilities, Major Equipment and Onsite Technologies
Western Sydney University world class facility includes several multi-purpose structural testing and sensor technology laboratories in Penrith Campus: ≥ Hongshan 1000 Tonne Multi-purpose Testing Machine ≥ Elevated Temperature Test Rig (Up to 900 c, 200 Tonne) ≥ Strong Floor 8m x 16m and associated Testing Rigs ≥ Advanced Materials Testing machines ≥ Automated Microwave Imaging System
Past and current industry partners
- Transport for New South Wales
- Sydney Train
- Metro
- Barchip
- Wagners
- Bechtel
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 2 - Initial practical applications identified in research.
Published Work
- Performance behaviour of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete subjected to static and dynamic loadings for sleeper applications
- Life cycle cost analysis of alternative railway track support material: A case study of the Sydney harbour bridge
- Evaluation of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete as a sustainable alternative for railway sleepers
- Mechanical properties of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete under static loading for railway transoms application
- Mechanical properties of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete under static loading for railway transoms application
- Post-cracking strength classification of macro-synthetic fibre reinforced concrete for sleeper application
- Structural behaviour of prestressed concrete sleepers reinforced with high-performance macro synthetic fibres
- Applicability of Synthetic Fibre Reinforced Concrete for railway sleepers
- Life cycle cost analysis of macro synthetic fibre reinforced concrete for railway sleeper applications
- POST-PEAK FLEXURAL BEHAVIOR OF MACRO SYNTHETIC FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE
- Numerical Damage Modelling of Macro-synthetic Fibre Reinforced Concrete