Accession Number:

AD0752799

Title:

The Effect of Material Properties on Materials Handling Processes

Descriptive Note:

Semi-annual technical progress rept. Apr-Sep 1972

Corporate Author:

WISCONSIN UNIV-MADISON ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

Personal Author(s):

• Heins, R. W.
• Mehta, B. C.
• Christensen, R. W.

Report Date:

1972-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

43.0

Abstract:

In order to better understand the fundamental aspects of a belt conveyor materials handling system, a model system was constructed. Evaluation and measure of performance of the various factors of the belt conveyor system were made by using a statistical experimental design approach.

Descriptors:

• *CONVEYORS
• *EARTH HANDLING EQUIPMENT
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• HANDLING
• MODEL TESTS
• SIMULATION

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE