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Factors Influencing The Severity Of Rockburst Damage In South African Gold Mines
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Durheim, R. J. (1998). Factors Influencing The Severity Of Rockburst Damage In South African Gold Mines.
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Durheim, R. J. (1998). Factors Influencing The Severity Of Rockburst Damage In South African Gold Mines.
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Organization: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Pages: 6
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1998
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Abstract
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| Detailed investigations have been conducted into 21 rockbursts which caused damage to excavations in deep South African gold mines, in many instances resulting in the death or serious injury of workers. The objective of this study is to determine the principal factors controlling the severity and distribution of damage, so that strategies to reduce the hazard of rockbursts may be developed. It was found that the source mechanism is often controlled by the mine layout, and regional structures such as faults and dykes; while local rock conditions and support systems strongly influence the location and severity of damage. In the short term the most important lever for reducing the rockburst hazard is the effective implementation of existing rock engineering knowledge and technology. |
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