Stability Evaluation of a Simplified Reclaimer Using Fluid–Structure Interaction
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Abstract
This paper describes the numerical modeling and simulation of the wind effects on an ore reclaimer structure using analytical and numerical methods. The physical model is a large machine with a height of 34 m and a width of 77 m, and due to its complexity, a simplified model was used. This study aims to investigate the influence of wind speed on the stability failure of the reclaimer and to provide a more efficient and precise stopping criterion. The simulations were performed using a two-way FSI (fluid–structure interaction) approach. An FSI analysis was performed to study the dynamic behavior of a numerical model consisting of two separate parts with contact constraints. This article also highlights the importance of FSI in improving the reliability of the stability failure. Finally, the numerical results showed differences compared to the analytical model, and the wind load limit to stability failure was observed at higher wind speeds. The structure was able to support wind velocities higher than suggested by the FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) standard without stability fails.
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OpenAlex topics: Vibration and Dynamic Analysis · Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research · Lattice Boltzmann Simulation Studies
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 30535-901, MG, Brazil
Funding
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Brasil (CAPES) · PROAP · PUC Minas, FAPEMIG · CNPq · VALE
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