Coffey to collaborate with the University of Wollongong on the 2017 Australian Research Council Linkage project
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February 2017
Coffey: We are pleased to be working with
the University of Wollongong (UOW), the distinguished Professor Buddhima
Indraratna and other project participants from academia and industry on
the 2017 Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project: Mud Pumping
in Heavy Haul
Railroads – Assessment and Control. prof
Over the next three years, Coffey will be a part of this significant
collaboration on the ARC Linkage project. ARC funds industry-based
Training Centres that focus on projects that deal specifically with Rail
Technologies for Australian conditions and trains PhD students and
Postdoctoral Fellows who can contribute to the industry.
“These collaborative projects are an essential component in ensuring we
remain at the forefront of our profession” said Ross Best, Geotechnical
Practice Lead. “They support cutting edge research and provide valuable
training for professionals as well as quantifiable geotechnical outcomes
that benefit business and the wider community” continued Ross.
As part of the program, we will actively collaborate with the research
team on the ARC Linkage project and be involved in the investigation of
the causes of mud pumping and the effectiveness of drainage. Mud pumping
is an issue the
Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC) is
currently tackling especially on its Melbourne to Sydney route and the
study aims to improve track longevity and reduce maintenance costs.
“This project is incredibly important for rapid transport systems that
cross unstable soil deposits vulnerable to mud pumping and we are very
happy to be contributing to it” said Lawrence Smith, NSW/ACT Regional
General Manager.
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