Study of the performance of non-slip lashing materials under dynamic loading representative of typical road, rail and maritime transport conditions

PROJECT COST:

187 037 $

PRIMA CONTRIBUTION:

85 035 $

PROJECT DETAILS:

This project, led by Professor Julien Lépine of Université Laval, investigates the effects of vertical vibrations generated by various modes of transportation—road, rail, and maritime—on the coefficient of friction (CoF) of anti-slip materials used in cargo securing applications.

The project aims to enable CGP Expal Inc., as well as other stakeholders in the transportation sector (e.g., clients of CGP Expal Inc.), to better understand the in-service behavior of anti-slip materials in order to optimize the selection and use of anti-slip sheets according to the specific transport mode. Particular attention will be given to recyclable products manufactured from 100% recycled paper, which exhibit a reduced environmental footprint compared with conventional rubber-based alternatives.

This research will focus on the systematic characterization of the coefficient of friction of anti-slip materials under representative operating conditions associated with road, rail, and maritime transport. The knowledge generated will support the optimization of anti-slip sheet performance in real-world applications. In addition, the project will propose strategies to improve both the structural design and the targeted physicochemical properties of anti-slip paper materials. This will be achieved through comprehensive surface analyses of new and in-service materials using established and recognized techniques, including profilometry, contact angle measurements, and vibrational spectroscopy.

Finally, the collaboration among three professor-researchers from different faculties and disciplinary backgrounds introduces a strong interdisciplinary dimension, strengthening the scientific scope and innovation potential of the project.