Experimental and Numerical Studies of Jaw Crusher Supporting Structure Fatigue Failure

Abstract

In this paper, studies into the causes of fatigue cracks of a jaw crusher supporting structure are presented. The problems appeared after short time of operation at a new crushing facility. A large number of fatigue cracks with a high growth rate and bolt failures were observed in the crusher supporting structure. Considering the high dynamic forces that occur during the operation of such equipment, an investigation into the problem was undertaken in order to prevent catastrophic failure of the crushing station. A specially developed, combined numerical and experimental method was used to determine the reasons for the problems and to solve them.