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Fall 2015

Pichurski, Christopher W

The interaction between operator input, machine and operating surface is highly complex and varied. Time based equipment evaluation metrics are limited in the type of information they can convey. A common alternative to time based evaluation is mechanical modeling, however; these models can be...

Spring 2014

Sundararajan, Sujith

Mining haul trucks are operated on different ground conditions subjected to adverse shock loading, creating the need to give more attention to the truck components like suspension, tire, and the operating ground. Extensive experimental research has been done on these components at scale. In...

Fall 2024

Dotto, Magreth Sungwa

Blasting fragmentation influences the cost and productivity of downstream processes such as loading, hauling, crushing, and milling. Interaction between the rock mass and explosive energy determines blast outcomes. This research aims to enhance the understanding of the blasting process by...

Fall 2015

Andreev, Rodion

In this thesis, results of a comparison study of rope shovels and hydraulic excavators undertaken by the author between September 2014 and May 2015 is presented. The study was implemented by a literature search, collecting data from KMG (Komatsu Mining Germany) which is the Komatsu Limited...

Fall 2016

Rasimarzabadi, Raheleh

Electric cable (or rope) shovels are critical equipment in the surface mining industry. An improved understanding of the factors that affect the flow of broken material into the dipper during loading can help to evaluate the performance of the excavator, define the criteria for equipment...

Spring 2012

Anand, Ajoy

Rolling resistance is a prime factor effecting fuel consumption of an ultra class haul truck. Capital intensive mining industry has always been interested to reduce rolling resistance of haul roads thus reducing operating costs by saving fuel. In view of the importance of rolling resistance in...