Design and development of a stopgap rail clamp system
This report presents the design and development process of a system for enhancing the safety and efficiency of track maintenance operations in the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system of Singapore. Focused on addressing the need for timely and effective temporary fix for track faults, the project ai...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176494 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | This report presents the design and development process of a system for enhancing the safety
and efficiency of track maintenance operations in the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system of
Singapore. Focused on addressing the need for timely and effective temporary fix for track
faults, the project aimed to design a steel rail clamping system that offers quick assembly,
secure holding, and remote monitoring capabilities. Through a comprehensive design
process, including parametric modeling, geometry optimisation, and iterative prototyping,
advancements were made in optimising the rail clamp system. Additionally, the report
discusses the integration of alternative technologies such as hydraulic clamping systems and
vibration sensors to ensure reliable operation under varying conditions. The fabrication and
testing phases demonstrated the effectiveness of the developed systems, with promising
results indicating improved clamping force stability and operational reliability.
Overall, this report contributes to the advancement of railway infrastructure maintenance
practices, offering valuable perspectives for optimising maintenance equipment for urban
transportation systems in Singapore. |
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