Numerical solution of hard rock disintegration process. Part 2

Abstract

This paper focuses on a numerical analysis of a hard rock (ore) disintegration process. A bit moves into the ore and subsequently disintegrates it. The disintegration (i.e. fracture of ore) is solved via a deterministic approach (FEM) and a probabilistic approach (FEM in combination with the SBRA - Simulation-Based Reliability Assessment method, i.e. Monte Carlo simulations, stochastic inputs). The ore is disintegrated by deactivating the finite elements satisfying fracture conditions. The results are compared with experiments. The application of the SBRA method is a new and innovative trend in this area. Finally, the probabilistic reliability assessment is mentioned.