A stress discontinuity approach to model the stress profile on a loaded conveyor belt

Theoretical and experimental determination of the pressure distribution on a loaded conveyor belt

“…[7]. By incorporating a new hypothesis of the dynamic movement of the bulk material during conveyance, the SD model can fully characterize active and passive stress states in the bulk material.…”

“…Previous study showed that a good correlation has been achieved between the SD model and the widely accepted KH model, as well as a series of indirect measurements [7]. In order to further verify the SD model, however, experimental setup which enables direct measurement of the pressure on loaded conveyor belts is needed to give a more detailed comparisons between the SD model and experimental results.…”

“…The KH model is widely accepted though it is realized that the KH model overestimates the forces on the WBSs compared to experimental results [6]. Recently, the authors have developed another analytical model (SD model) to calculate the pressure distribution based on the stress discontinuity method [7]. The SD model incorporates a new hypothesis of bulk movement on the belt and rigorous stress field analysis.…”

Investigating the tension load of rubber composites by impact dynamic testing

“…The value of critical energy depends, among other things, on the head shape, method of belt support, strength of belt tension, head weight and height of its fall [7]. The determination of the stress profile on the belt induced by bulk material is essential; it is critical for the engineering design of the CB with required strength and proper tension [15]. In Liu et al [12] the pressure distribution caused by bulk material on a loaded CB was determined using theoretical and experimental approaches.…”