Moving mountains efficiently. This project aims to address the energy problem arising from excavating granular materials such as soil, ore, coal and fragmented rock. Combining newly developed X-ray im

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Moving mountains efficiently. This project aims to address the energy problem arising from excavating granular materials such as soil, ore, coal and fragmented rock. Combining newly developed X-ray imaging techniques and numerical simulations, the project expects to identify where, when and how energy is dissipated while digging and ploughing through these materials. The overarching aim is to improve the energy efficiency of earth moving equipment by finding optimal motion sequences for ground engaging tools. This should provide significant benefits to the construction and mining industry including energy-cost saving and emission reduction. . Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4099 - Other Engineering. Lead: A/Prof Pierre Rognon