Vibration monitoring in mining operations

Monitoring machine vibration in mining operations Vibration sensors help improve reliability and efficiency so you can minimize unplanned downtime, reduce operating costs and protect critical components from damage or failure. Using vibration monitoring in mining applications is proven to maximize operational uptime and

Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground

STRUCTURE RESPONSE AND DAMAGE PRODUCED BY GROUND VIBRATION FROM SURFACE MINE BLASTING by D. E. Siskind1, M.S. Stagg!,J. W. Kopp5, and C. H. Dowding' ABSTRACT The Bureau of Mines studied blast-produced ground vibration 1 : om surface mining to assess its damage and annoyance potential, and to de1 ~rmine safe

Whole-body vibration on construction, mining and

Jul 01, 2005 @misc{etde_20701009, title = {Whole-body vibration on construction, mining and quarrying machines. Evaluation of emission and estimated exposure levels} author = {Scarlett, A J, and Stayner, R M} abstractNote = {A study was conducted to quantify whole-body Vibration (WBV) emission and likely operator daily exposure levels associated with the normal operation of 13 different types of

RI 8507 Structure Response and Damage Produced by

ABSTRACT. The Bureau of Mines studied blast-produced ground vibration from surface mining to assess its damage and annoyance potential, and to determine safe levels and appropriate measurement techniques. Direct measurements were made of ground-vibration-produced structure responses and damage in 76 homes for 219 production blasts

Blasting Vibrations

Oct 31, 2021 Blasting Vibrations. Blasting is, by far, the most-studied source of ground vibration, as the potential for vibrations from blasting to damage structures was recognized far earlier than that of construction heavy equipment. There is a large scientific and technical literature of blasting vibration effects on homes and other structures worldwide

Vibrations: Sources, Effects and Safety Measures

2. Sources of Vibration: . Sources of whole-body vibration are encountered in the manufacturing and construction industries, agriculture, and transport (e.g. lorries, weaving looms, machines for making pre-fabricated concrete elements, tractors, harvesters, thresh ers, and self-propelled or tractor-towed agricultural or construction equipment)

Structural Damage from Adjacent Construction Projects

Aug 15, 2017 The most common include; damage to a structure directly from the energy of the vibration source, resonant structure response (i.e. the natural frequency of the building and soil matches the frequency of the ground movement causing uncontrollable shaking) and/or the densification of soils supporting a building structure resulting in settlement

Environmental Risks of Mining

Mining is an inherently invasive process that can cause damage to a landscape in an area much larger than the mining site itself. The effects of this damage can continue years after a mine has shut down, including the addition to greenhouse gasses, death of flora and fauna, and erosion of land and habitat

What Are the Disadvantages of Vibration Machines and

Aug 11, 2021 Whole body vibration machines offer an easy, pain-free, and safe way for improving your overall health and fitness level. The regular use of the equipment has been associated with numerous benefits, such as increased muscle mass, stronger

5 Tips for the Maintenance of Mining and Earth-moving

Aug 05, 2014 Using the wrong type could be ineffective or even damage the mining machinery. Tip #2: Clean Heavy Machinery Well. Another great tip for properly maintaining earth-moving machinery is to make sure it stays as clean as possible. Dirt and debris can damage one or more of the delicate parts of heavy machinery — which could necessitate costly

Damping for increased stability | Engineer Live

May 15, 2015 Damping decreases vibrations by removing energy through resistance to motion. For rotating equipment, damping is necessary to control vibrations and prevent them from damaging the rotor, bearings or other components in the machine. Rolling element bearings provide little damping, while fluid film bearings provide a significant amount. With either, the stiffness of the bearing can

Mining - Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies: Vibration

Wilcoxon vibration monitoring sensors are used to detect faults, identify wear, prevent damage, and avoid costly repairs on mining equipment used in hazardous mining operations. Vibration analysis and diagnostics is an important component for mining industry machinery engineers focused on providing reliable, well-maintained machines for safe

RISK ASSESSMENT OF WHOLE BODY VIBRATION AT

Detrimental effects of vibrations from heavy-duty vehicles and machines to workers and drivers is known, but is still not taken seriously. Comprehensive correlation between vibration effects and health damage cannot be determined because of combined effects

Structure Response and Damage Produced by

Gound vibrations from blasting have been a continual problem for the mining industry, the public living near the mining operations, and the regulatory agen cies

CDC - Mining Project - Whole-Body Vibration

Jan 03, 2017 Exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) negatively impacts the health and safety of exposed mine workers. Off-road mining equipment operates on rough surfaces under harsh operating conditions that produce WBV and mechanical shock. Vibration is often complex, contains many frequencies, occurs in several directions, and changes over time

Mining companies accused of failing to protect

Dec 04, 2014 Mining companies are being accused of not doing enough to protect workers from the risk of developing serious spine and reproductive disorders from operating heavy machinery