Research Test Rig for the Analysis of Physical Phenomena Related to the Tension Force of Transport Straps

M. Szulca, D. Wilczyńskib, D. Wojtkowiakb, K. Talaśkab aMSprojekt plus Sp. z o.o., J.H. Dąbrowskiego 26a, 64-330 Opalenica, Poland bFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Machine Design, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 61-138 Poznań, Poland

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The paper presents the development of a physical research test rig dedicated to the analysis of physical phenomena related to the tension force in transport straps used for cargo securing. The proposed design provides a physical representation of forces acting on the straps and enables the investigation of physical interactions that occur under real transport conditions. By allowing controlled variation of belt angles, load distribution, and the physical position of the centre of gravity, the rig makes it possible to reproduce and examine physical phenomena that critically affect strap tension and cargo stability. The study emphasises the importance of analysing these physical processes in order to better understand the mechanisms of force transmission and the physical behaviour of securing systems. A detailed description of the test rig's construction, its physical operating principle, and its functional features is provided. Furthermore, a structural strength evaluation was performed using the finite element method, and the obtained results from physical experiments are discussed. The findings provide an in-depth insight into the physical mechanisms governing strap tension and may serve as a valuable reference for both designers and practitioners concerned with the physical conditions of transport safety.

DOI:10.12693/APhysPolA.149.S49 topics: transport belts, tensioning of transport belts, belt tension testing, tension force