Introduction to Hopper-Attached Belt-Wagon System and Component Strength Analysis Method

Abstract

The hopper-attached belt-wagon (HAB) system is a conceptual design system to be used for oil sands transportation on a surface mine site. The system construction and involved equipment are introduced first. A three-dimensional (3-D) HAB solid model has been visualized in an oil sands mining environment. Based on the finite element analysis (FEA) method, the mechanical event simulation (MES) technology is applied for the evaluation of the HAB component structural strength. As in one case study, the belt-deck stress and deformation have been simulated with applying dynamic impact load. The belt-deck strength has been investigated and design modification is executed. As in another case study, the interaction of the HAB crawler track with the oil sands terrain has been simulated. The terrain-bearing capacity has been examined. The proposed analysis methods are validated and can be applied for the engineering structural analysis of other mining equipment.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

finite element analysis; hopper-attached belt-wagon; hydrotransport system; mechanical event simulation; oil sands; structural strength

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-008101929-0

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2018

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