School report 2006-07 - University of Wollongong
School report 2006-07 - University of Wollongong
School report 2006-07 - University of Wollongong
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As part <strong>of</strong> the research a new, high capacity drop-weight impact machine was constructed at<br />
UoW, it has a maximum drop <strong>of</strong> 6m and is currently the largest <strong>of</strong> its kind in Australia. It can<br />
accommodate full size building/structural members such as a concrete sleeper, a steelconcrete<br />
composite beam and column, or a pre-cast concrete slab. High technology sensors<br />
and devices are used to measure and monitor the behaviour <strong>of</strong> any test specimen under a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> dynamic impact loading spectra. An estimate by STEM partnerships (<strong>2006</strong>)<br />
showed that the new design would help the rail industry save over $7 million dollars in the<br />
short term.<br />
Dr Alex Remennikov (right) and Sakdirat Kaewunruen (PhD student) are investigating the<br />
impact resistance <strong>of</strong> a prestressed concrete sleeper.<br />
A helically reinforced concrete beam after the test<br />
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