The Effect of Material Properties on Materials Handling Processes

Abstract

In order to achieve a better understanding of the fundamental aspects of materials handling by a conveyor system, a model system is being constructed. Among the major problems to be dealt with are those which result from scaling down from the full size unit. A statistical experimental design has been set up to evaluate the actions and interactions between the variables. This should lead to a minimum amount of experimental tests. As an aid in this evaluation, simulation of vertical acceleration of the material due to belt movement has been carried out and the results are reported. Plans for two additional simulators are presented which may better reproduce particle agitation. Physical properties of three samples acquired from tunnelling projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and White Pine, Michigan have been run and are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0743106

Entities

People

  • R. Tonn
  • R. W. Christensen
  • R. W. Heins
  • W. Babcock

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulk Materials
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Excavation
  • Experimental Design
  • Factorial Design
  • Films
  • Frequency
  • Friction
  • Internal Friction
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Moisture Content
  • Particle Size
  • Physical Properties
  • Rapid Excavation
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.