Structural and Mechanical Inspections of Machines

• identification and classification of defects
  
• risk assessment of defects and prioritisation for mitigation
  
• preparation of remedial measures
  
• preparation of inspection reports

Structural and Mechanical Design – Machine Upgrades

• design of structural modifications / upgrades
  
• design of new drive systems (long travel, cross travel, slew, luff, bucket wheel, conveyor drives, etc)
  
• adequacy check of existing structural and mechanical components using FEA and other techniques
  
• preparation of fabrication drawings for structural and mechanical systems / components

Design Audits

• review of load assumptions and load combinations for structural and mechanical calculations considering conformance with contract specification, relevant Australian and international standards and good engineering practice
  
• design and calculation review of mechanisms / drive systems (long travel, cross travel, slew, luff, boom conveyor) and major mechanical components (wheels, shafts, pins etc)

Feasibility and Life Extension Studies

• Feasibility studies associated with structural and mechanical upgrades of the machines
  
• Life extension studies for mining and materials handling machines

Plant (Machine) Integrity Reviews – Structural and Mechanical

• structural and mechanical inspection of the plant
  
• collection of data relevant for structural and mechanical review
  
• preparation of load assumptions and load combinations for structural and mechanical calculations
  
• structural modelling of the plant using computer FE softwares ANSYS, Strand7, Microstran
  
• calculations of major structural pin, bolt and weld connections
  calculations of drive systems (long travel, cross travel, slew, luff, bucket wheel, boom conveyor etc)
  
• calculation of major mechanical components (LT wheel, shafts, pins, bearings, etc)
  
• fatigue / service life estimate for major structural and mechanical components
  
• interpretation of calculation results
  
• reporting of inspection and calculation findings with remedial measures

Failure Investigations

• Investigation of structural and mechanical failures
  
• Reinforcements / modifications of major structural components
  
• Preparation of repair proposals

Comprehensive Knowledge and Application of Relevant Standards and Codes

• Australian standards AS 4324.1, AS 1418.1, AS 2550, AS 3990, AS 1170.2, AS 1403, etc
  
• International standards DIN 22261, BG 86, BG 60, FEM Section II, ISO 5049, BS etc