Deterioration mechanisms of dragline wire ropes

Daya P. Dayawansa, Mahinda Kuruppu, Fidelis R. Mashiri

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paper

    Abstract

    Failures in hoist and drag ropes are studied and described based on site inspections on Marion and BE draglines. Causes of the failures are discussed. Some of the analyses of the wire rope failures centres on the wire rope accessories through which these ropes travel during machine operation. The influence of wire quality on wire rope life is also studied. Visual and metallographic examinations are both used in this study leading to a better understanding of deterioration mechanisms that lead to failure of hoist and drag ropes under service loading.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference and Exhibition on Structural Integrity and Failure (SIF2008), held in Perth, W.A., 9-11 July, 2008
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications
    Pages199-204
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)9780878493869
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    EventInternational Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure
    Period1/01/08 → …

    Keywords

    • draglines
    • system safety
    • wire-rope industry

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Deterioration mechanisms of dragline wire ropes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this