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March 3, 2026i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering

Energy absorbing systems in mine hoist conveyances: A review of design considerations and biomechanical implications for improved safety

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TWTalent Rukweza Webster

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Overview

Review examines energy-absorbing systems, ensuring safety from risks in mine hoist conveyances, indicating design improvements are essential.

Key Points

  • Improved safety outcomes can be achieved by effectively integrating energy-absorbing systems in mine hoist conveyances, mitigating serious injury risks.
  • Kinetic energy attenuation through mechanisms like spring suspension and wedge braking systems shows promise in reducing injury during slack rope events, supporting miners' safety.
  • Observational analysis of various energy-absorbing mechanism designs elucidates their operational principles and effectiveness during free-fall situations, guiding future enhancements.
  • Integrating biomechanical tolerance limits into the design of safety systems highlights the importance of human factors in enhancing mine hoist safety through technology.

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Talent Rukweza Webster (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b31c6e9836116a220fahttps://doi.org/10.26634/jme.15.2.21801
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