Root cause analysis and evaluation of corrective actions for discharge boom suspension failure in bucket wheel excavator

Abstract The article analyzes the failure of a bucket wheel excavator’s discharge boom suspension. The failure caused significant operational disruption and financial losses. The study includes metallographic tests and FEM analysis of the damaged axle, revealing a fatigue fracture due to inappropria...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Włodzimierz Dudziński, Piotr Odyjas, Maciej Olejnik, Przemysław Moczko, Damian Pietrusiak, Jędrzej Więckowski
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Bucket wheel excavator Discharge boom Fracture Redesign
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13312-9