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Numerical Model Development of a Heavy Mining Vehicle Multipiece Rim and Wheel Assembly for Structural Analysis
The Health and Safety Issue
Split-rim wheel assemblies have been responsible for several fatalities in the mining industry.
MASHA's Partners
Principal Investigator: William J. Altenhof (University of Windsor)
Sponsoring Institution: University of Windsor
The Research Project
This project will incorporate experimental and numerical research efforts to better understand the mechanical response of a heavy mining vehicle's multipiece rim/wheel assembly when subjected to operating and laboratory controlled loading conditions. The main objective of this project is to develop an engineering tool to understand the current structural capabilities of multipiece rim/wheel assemblies and to help develop future heavy mining rim/wheel assemblies such that their structural capabilities greatly reduce the possibility of explosion and result in safer conditions for operation and maintenance.
For more information on this project, contact : Rick Banting |
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