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Heavy machinery operating in a mining environment.

Innovative Engineering for Extreme Mining Environment

9th June 2025

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Advancing Engineering Solutions for Today’s Extreme Mining Environment Mining operations can often take place in the harshest mining environment on…

High Stresses In Computer FEA Models – Can They Be Ignored?

Dave Meney

31st August 2023

Technology

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So you’ve run a finite element analysis of a mild steel “thing” and have a lovely looking stress plot, but…

Maximising Efficiency & Safety: Benefits of Conveyor Belt Covers

Dave Meney

27th July 2023

Structural Design

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Introduction Conveyor belt covers play a crucial role in safeguarding conveyor belts used in bulk material handling operations. They offer…

5 Ways Concrete Can Fail, and How to Avoid It

Dave Meney

13th July 2023

Structural Design

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Introduction Concrete is a fundamental material extensively used in the mining industry for constructing various structures such as mine shafts,…

The Structural Importance of Bolt Washers in Mining Structures

Dave Meney

28th June 2023

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspections

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Introduction In the realm of mining structures, ensuring safety and reliability is of paramount importance. Every component used in these…

The Rise of Cloud-Based Structural Analysis and Design Services

Dave Meney

7th June 2023

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspections

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Introduction In recent years, structural analysis has witnessed a quiet revolution with the adoption of cloud-based solutions. Start-ups, alongside tools…

Mining safety news from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, highlighting company fines after worker injuries/deaths.

Company Fined! Inoperative Risk Assessment Procedures

Dave Meney

4th May 2021

, Structural Inspections

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This is the headline that covers almost half of the “Latest News” articles snippets on DMIRS website. Even though most…

Rusty metal floor grating structural inspection on an industrial walkway.

Sturdy Walkways & Platforms – Vital For Any Safe Work Facility

Dave Meney

27th April 2021

Structural Inspections

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Every plant owner/manager strives for the same thing around their work site – to create a good, safe place where…

Damaged mining structure showing significant structural failure. Mining Structure Remedial Solutions are needed.

Be Proactive! Improve the Safety of Your Structures!

Dave Meney

23rd March 2021

Structural Failures, Structural Inspections

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We’ve been in and around mining and industrial structures for over 30 years, and we’ve seen some shocking things in…

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