Research on the use of modelling and computer simulation for metal mining structures in order to increase quality and safety

Abstract

3D representations using assisted design and computer simulations allow determining the geometric characteristics of critical sections needed for analytical calculation. Also, these representations form the basis of meshing necessary for the finite element calculation. The purpose of this paper is to perform the metal structure verification, both by classical analytical calculation and by the finite element method, as well as to validate these calculations by computerized simulation. The calculation performed on this metallic structure involves the analytical determination of stresses and, implicitly, of safety coefficients, which constitute a verification of metal structure.