Citation
  • Mahajan, G., Rubeli, B. (2024). Comparison of Braking Performance Standards for Underground Mining Machines, Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, ON.

Executive Summary

This report compares the mathematical derivation of brake performance limits defined in CSA M424.3, Braking performance — rubber-tired, self-propelled underground mining machines, and selected machine braking standards from other jurisdictions, and develops criteria to model machine stability. In addition, braking limits on a 20% grade (slope) test defined in CSA M424.3 are extrapolated to a test on flat ground. The findings indicate that CSA M424.3 braking limits compare favourably with other global standards, and the test procedure is suitable for transition to a flat ground test, provided machine stability criteria are modelled on a grade.

Authors

  • Gaurav Mahajan, CanmetMINING
  • Brent Rubeli, CanmetMINING

Project Advisory Panel

  • Brendan Peacock, Vale
  • Cynthia Matikainen, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
  • John Le, CanmetMINING
  • Steven Holmik, Glencore
  • Rocío Morales Rayas, CSA Group
  • Ana Andronescu, CSA Group (Project Manager)

Acknowledgements

This work was made possible by data from industry partners Glencore and Vale.

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