Understanding the Strain on HDPE Liners
Insights from the PERMAS User’s Conference The PERMAS Users’ Conference provides a platform for engineers and researchers to discuss advances in finite element analysis. The event featured a presentation by Roelof Minnaar from ASM, written in conjunction with Stewart Chaperon and Ian de Villiers from TANDM. The presentation focused on the test methodologies used to […]
Revolutionising Mining Roof Support
Fabchem Mining Launches the SPT100 SMART Pull Tester Fabchem Mining, a leading O.E.M and manufacturer of strata control products and solutions to both the mining and civil industries, has recently launched its new groundbreaking SPT100 SMART Pull Tester. Developed in collaboration with TANDM Technologies, the SPT100 digitises in-situ pull tests for support tendons of underground […]
Enhancing Safety in Tailings Dam Management
The Importance of Continuous Monitoring In the wake of a recent catastrophic failure of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) in Turkey, the global mining industry has been shaken by the urgent need for improved safety measures. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate monitoring systems for TSFs. To address […]
Why use a strain gauge rosette?
Strain Gauge Rosette Explained: When conducting structural analysis, the behaviour of materials under varying loading conditions can be intricate, often challenging our ability to pinpoint critical stress directions accurately. With the use of a strain gauge rosette, we are able to calculate principal strains and stresses accurately in both magnitude and direction ensuring the integrity […]
DFOS in Plate Load Test on Tailings Facility Foundation
The measurement setup described involves the use of a fiber optic cable to monitor the stability and changes in settlement in the foundation of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF). This method provides a means to assess the foundation’s stability throughout the lifespan of the TSF, which is crucial for ensuring the overall integrity and safety […]
From Earth to Space: The Journey of the Strain Gauge
The strain gauge, a seemingly simple device, has greatly impacted the world of technology. Born from a friendly rivalry between Edward E. Simmons from Caltech and Professor Arthur Ruge from MIT, the strain gauge has sparked the imagination of countless researchers and engineers, inspiring them to push the boundaries of what’s possible. The Birth of the […]
Fast, Accurate Weighing
Load cells, used to measure weight, are an integral part of daily life. Although not always visible, they have different types of applications to suit many industries. From a fresh produce scale in your supermarket to a weighbridge on a highway, to bottling plants, food canning and packaging facilities, to even measuring the water resistance […]
catmanAP: Measurement Made Simple
catmanAP is the measurement and analysis software suite for HBM’s range of Data Acquisition hardware (DAQ), such as the QuantumX, SomatXR, and the PMX, among others. In its simplest form, catmanAP enables the user to perform quick and accurate measurements in almost any industry or environment, without having to rely on cumbersome programming. By utilising […]
PCB Testing with Strain Gauges
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are used widely across modern industries to incorporate electronic components into larger systems and subsystems. These include (but are not limited to) vehicle systems such as automobile and aerospace, industrial systems such as machinery, and commercial systems such as smartphones. In these applications PCBs are often subjected to harsh environments and […]
Monitoring of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF)
A Tailing Storage Facility – often referred to as a tailings dam – is a structure used to contain mine waste (tailings) or mining-related run-off that cannot be treated in surface water systems. Since mine waste can contain toxic and radioactive substances, tailing dam leakages can result in catastrophic damage to the environment, infrastructure, pollution, […]
