A newly patented method for measuring the actual forces of hoist vessel impact on shaft reinforcement

Abstract

Observations and conclusions regarding a new method of measuring shaft hoist vessel forces acting on the structure of shaft reinforcement are presented in the article. The idea behind this method is the direct absorption of the forces resulting from the impact of the measuring rollers (front and two side rollers) attached to the vessel by the guide and transferring them to the measuring elements, i.e. through a hydraulic actuator, pressure transducer and recorder. The recorder also receives a signal from an optical sensor, which determines the position of the vessel in the shaft. The method allows measuring the actual values of hoist vessel forces acting on shaft reinforcement, without any simplifications, theoretical assumptions and complicated mathematical functions.