Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine the pressure distribution caused by bulk material on a loaded conveyor belt using theoretical and experimental approaches. The determination of the pressure distribution is important for the engineering design of conveyor belts and the analysis of the belt–bulk material interaction. A theoretical model has been developed to predict the pressure distribution but not fully verified yet. There has been no satisfactory method for the direct measurement of the pressure. Using a tactile pressure sensor, we measured the pressure distribution directly on a running conveyor belt. The measured pressure is assessed using a conveyor scale. High pressure regions are identified. Comparisons between theoretical and experimental results indicate that a good correlation has been achieved and the theoretical model is further verified. The study attests the applicability of both theoretical and experimental approaches for the determination of the pressure distribution on loaded conveyor belts.
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