Research and Engineering Solution for Dump Tuck Vibration Problems in High-Impact Shovel Loading Operations
Abstract
The deployment of large machinery for low cost, bulk surface mine production operations has resulted in high-impact shovel loading operations (HISLO). In extreme cases, shovels load large dump trucks with 100-ton (or more) passes generating high-impact forces under gravity. HISLO generates high-frequency Shockwaves that cause severe truck vibrations exposing operators to whole body vibrations (WBV). Current research study in this area has established that the vibration levels affecting the operator's seat, lower-back, lumbar and cervical regions fall within the extremely uncomfortable zone compared to the ISO 2631 comfort zone. These results pose health threats to truck operators over long-term exposure to these vibrations. In this paper, the authors will examine engineered solutions to mitigate these health threats.
Recommended Citation
N. Aouad and S. Frimpong, "Research and Engineering Solution for Dump Tuck Vibration Problems in High-Impact Shovel Loading Operations," Proceedings of the SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference 2011, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), Jan 2011.
Meeting Name
SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference 2011
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Dump Truck Dynamics; Low-Back Problems; Machine Health and Longevity; Virtual Prototype Simulation; Whole Body Vibrations
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2011
