Dragline tubular structures subjected to fatigue loading

X. L. Zhao, P. Dayawansa, J. W.H. Price

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Abstract

A dragline is a large piece of mining equipment with a boom length of about 100m, used to lift a total bucket weight of approximately 180-210 tons. The boom of a dragline may be made up of welded, large thick-walled circular hollow sections (CHS). The connections consist of a main chord member with 3- to 5- lacing members, all welded to the chord at one point forming a complex overlapped joint. Fatigue is a critical design consideration. This paper summarizes the research carried out at Monash University in the last few years on fatigue of Dragline tubular structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures
Subtitle of host publicationSpecial Symposium on Tubular Structures, ICASS 2007
Pages166-171
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, ICASS 2007 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 5 Dec 20077 Dec 2007

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, ICASS 2007
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, ICASS 2007
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period5/12/077/12/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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