Development of numerical-experimental model of connecting lugs and application on the lugs calculation of container terminals

Abstract

The present paper describes numerical and experimental methodology and development of the model for stress and deformation state analysis of the connecting lug of container terminals. Numerical analysis was conducted by applying the finite element method in a "KOMI'S" software package. Experiments were performed at the Laboratory for stress and deformation measurements, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade University, using "GOM" equipment and "ARAMS" software application. This paper demonstrates how it is possible to anticipate the results by applying FEM. This paper will present how experimental results can be predicted using the finite element method. The paper presents an overview of the existing research and review of previous results achieved in this field. Container terminal used to supply electrical energy and management system of conveyor belts that are used in the exploitation of the mining basins. Stress and deformation state analysis of the connecting lugs is carried out at the loading of the container.