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SCOPE
OF THE COURSE
Each course will familiarize the participants with theoretical and
practical aspects of wire rope selection, use, maintenance and inspections.
The first course concentrates on surface mining applications, while
the second deals with underground mining applications, of wire ropes.
COURSE
FORMAT
Both courses include a combination of lectures, discussions, practical
exercises and demonstrations designed to provide the participants
with a thorough understanding of ropes: their properties, wear patterns,
inspection techniques and discard criteria.
PREREQUISITES
The participants are expected to have a general familiarity with the
mining equipment on which wire ropes are used.
COURSE
INSTRUCTORS
Professor Tad Golosinski has close to 40 years of professional
experience related to wire rope applications in mining earned worldwide.
Currently, Tad is Professor of Mining at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Mr. Dennis
Poffenroth has over 30 years of experience related to wire
rope applications and inspection. His experience includes work for
the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) where he was responsible
for nondestructive testing of mining ropes. Dennis has recently retired
from MSHA and provides wire rope related consulting services.
COURSE
CONTENT
The first two courses will familiarize the participants with theoretical
and practical aspects of wire rope selection, use, maintenance and
inspections. The first concentrates on surface mining applications,
while the second deals with underground mining applications, of wire
ropes.
Both courses will
include a combination of lectures, discussions, practical exercises
and demonstrations designed to provide the participants with a thorough
understanding of ropes: their properties, wear patterns, inspection
techniques and discard criteria. These courses will cover the following
topics:
- Designs and constructions
of wire rope and their relation to rope properties
- Rope properties
- Selecting ropes
for specific applications
- Appurtenances:
sheaves, drums, rope attachments, etc.
- Rope wear pattern
as a function of its duty cycle
- Rope care and
maintenance for extended service and safety
- Rope inspections:
visual inspections, non-destructive inspections (NDT) and determination
of remaining rope strength
- Rope rejection
criteria as related to its wear pattern
- Regulations and
standards governing use of mining ropes in the USA and worldwide
- Hands on exercises
in inspection of worn wire ropes and assessment of their condition.
- Participants of
the third course, Field Demonstration of Mine Rope Examination,
Saturday, November 2, will travel to a minesite where they will
participate in examination, NDT and visual, of a rope installed
on a mineshaft.
REGISTRATION
FEE
The registration fee includes attendance at lectures and practical
exercises, course notes, and coffee breaks.
The registration
fee for the two-day course on surface mining ropes is $600.
The registration
fee for the three-day course on underground ropes is $900.
The registration
fee for the field demonstration course on mine rope examination is
$300.
The registration
fee for each course will be increased by $100 unless the registration
is received at least 10 working days prior to the start of the course.
The fee must accompany
the registration form. Space is limited and early registration is
encouraged to secure attendance. The sponsor reserves the right to
cancel the courses and return the full course fee if enrollment is
insufficient. If you enroll and cancel your registration a service
fee of $100 will apply. No refunds will be made to participants who
fail to cancel or substitute five working days prior to course delivery
date.
Register
ACCOMMODATIONS,
TRAVEL, AND MEALS
Registrants are responsible for their own lodging, food, and travel
arrangements. Click here for accommodations
information and for travel information.
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further technical
information concerning the course content, contact:
Dr. Tad Golosinski
at 573-341-4754, golosins@umr.edu,
or
Dennis Poffenroth at 303-663-6753, denpoff@aol.com
For further
information about the short course, contact:
Office
of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303/273-3321
Fax: 303/273-3314
E-mail: space@mines.edu
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