Introduction Conveyor belt covers play a crucial role in safeguarding conveyor belts used in bulk material handling operations. They offer numerous advantages such as protecting the conveyor belts from environmental factors, extending their lifespan, ensuring a consistent and high-quality final product, and enhancing workplace safety. Protection from Harsh Environmental Conditions Conveyor belts are subjected to harsh environmental conditions, including exposure to sunlight, wind, and water. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can lead to oxidation of the rubber surface, causing cracks and tear ..read more

Introduction Concrete is a fundamental material extensively used in the mining industry for constructing various structures such as mine shafts, tunnels, foundations, and retaining walls. However, despite its versatility and durability, concrete can still fail if not designed, mixed, placed, or cured properly. Understanding the potential causes of concrete failure and implementing preventive measures is crucial to ensure the longevity and safety of mining infrastructure. In this article, we will explore five common ways concrete can fail in mining projects and discuss strategies to avoid them ..read more

Introduction In the realm of mining structures, ensuring safety and reliability is of paramount importance. Every component used in these structures must be carefully selected and designed to withstand extreme conditions and heavy loads. Among the various components, bolt washers may appear insignificant, but they serve a critical role in enhancing structural stability and preventing potential hazards. This article explores the structural importance of bolt washers in mining structures, shedding light on their functionalities and benefits. The Role of Bolt Washers Mining Structures are subject ..read more

Introduction In recent years, structural analysis has witnessed a quiet revolution with the adoption of cloud-based solutions. Start-ups, alongside tools such as Autodesk’s Structural Analysis for Revit, have empowered structural engineers worldwide with cloud-based analysis and design services. This article explores the significance of this trend, highlighting three key benefits of connecting structural analysis and design through cloud technology. We will discuss how cloud-based solutions enable faster design exploration, expedite quality assurance and quality control processes, and facilita ..read more

Tinder’s young, online-oriented users are no strangers to forming virtual connections. It innovated the “hot or not” mobile interface now used by almost all other dating apps. Once swiping gets old, Tinder’s video chat app, Face and Face, lets consenting partners start talking and get real. It’s a shame not every dating website or app takes the time to truly get to know you and help you in your online dating journey. That’s why, at EliteSingles, we are dedicated to matching like-minded American singles with long-term compatibility in mind. In most cases, mutual attraction is a prerequisite for ..read more

The battery of your device is completely out of charge. There are many people complaint about their Galaxy S7 can’t work, the screen won’t turn on. It’s annoyed the phone stuck like a dead wood whatever you try or how many times you turn it on. Perhaps this is fixed but I had the same issue and I found that when I open the Avast Firewall and try and connect to the Roku TV, a new network name pops up in the Avast firewall UI. I changed that network from “untrusted” to “Trusted” and my screen was mirrored. Open Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, and connect iPhone XS to it. I can’t acce ..read more

Many local newspapers had online personals in the mid 1990s but were bought out by these big dating sites. From some of the comments it really shows how desperate dating sites are for money that they even advertise in comment sections. You have a much better chance going to local events and you will probably spend less than what you would spend on an online dating site. Other apps have indicated that they might actually move closer to Facebook. For example, Bumble, founded by a former Tinder executive, said they had already reached out to Facebook regarding how to collaborate. And, “One thing ..read more

So you’ve run a finite element analysis of a mild steel “thing” and have a lovely looking stress plot, but wait! Some stresses are 800 MPa and glowing red! What should you do? It’s extremely disappointing to know that some engineers – so-called experts in their field – would increase member and plate sizes to reduce these high stresses. Yet, in most cases, they represent singularities in the FEA model that can be ignored. Think about it. Mild steel yields around 250 MPa, and has an ultimate strength of 410 MPa. 800 MPa is a fairytale stress – it CAN’T happen. What the software is telling the e ..read more

This is the headline that covers almost half of the “Latest News” articles snippets on DMIRS website. Even though most of these cases that have now been settled through the courts are associated with incidents that happened years back, some have lead to fatalities, and they’re not likely to stop happening. It all comes down to control measures and risk assessments. But since every plant has those and does those, it must be about more than that. A culture shift from “production” to “safe production” is required. How is your company’s risk assessment? Does it include structure integrity? What ..read more

Every plant owner/manager strives for the same thing around their work site – to create a good, safe place where their employees can work productively and not have to worry about anything going wrong. Defective structures around the plant should be a major source of stress and anxiety. No one wants to worry about their staff being unsafe! Any safety effort that helps to move towards a safe working environment should begin with having sturdy flooring for employees to walk on. Walkways and platforms are an important feature on any work site, and you want workers to be able to walk and work saf ..read more