Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Risk-based design in mining structures
M. Mmusi
Worley Parsons TWP (Department of Civil/Structural Engineering), Worley Parsons Group, South Africa
A. Masarira
Anglo American Technical Solutions (Structural Engineering), Anglo Operations Limited, South Africa
ABSTRACT: The structural infrastructure in mining is exposed to excessive and even extreme loading condi-
tions due to the nature and environment of mining operations. The structures in most mining plants often support
mechanical equipment for material processing and the loads applied to these structures are often dynamic in
nature and could ...