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Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuities
By W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli
ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper
Jan 1, 2003
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Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from core
By K. J. Oliver, A. G. Meyers, S. P. Hunt
Deformation Rate Analysis (DRA) and porosimetry have been used to demonstrate the “stress memory” effect in rock and to estimate the vertical in-situ stress in samples of fine-coarse grained sandstone
Jan 1, 2003
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Large-scale 3D characterisation of in-situ stress field in a complex mining district prone to rockbursting
By J. P. Josien, J. F. Noirel, F. Lahaie, P. Bigarre, M. Al Heib
ABSTRACT: In June 2001, a fatal rockburst affected a longwall face in the Houillères du Bassin de Lorraine (HBL), France. Subsequently, a large operation of in situ stress measurements by overcoring w
Jan 1, 2003
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The Proposed 2016 SAMREC Code
By Steven Rupprecht
"The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (the SAMREC Code or the Code) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for pu
Jan 1, 2015
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A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification system
A well known rock mass classification system has been altered slightly to address the issues found under remnant mining conditions. By detail study of the expected fracture patterns and local geology,
Jan 1, 2003
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Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issues
By J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson
ABSTRACT: Given the current widespread use of numerical models for rock mechanics and rock engineering, and the ‘Technology Road Map’ theme of the Congress, it is timely to consider the key issues in
Jan 1, 2003
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Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levels
By K. Yathavan
Fracturing of rock at low stress levels can be a source of unexpected problems in rock engineering: • the resulting instability can be a safety hazard; • in very brittle rocks it may be associated
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of the importance of thermo-hydro-mechanical couplings on the performance assessment of a deep underground storage design
By A. Rejeb, A. Millard
ABSTRACT: An evaluation of the importance of the thermo-hydro-mechanical couplings (THM) on the performance assessment of a deep underground storage design has been made as part of the international D
Jan 1, 2003
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A theoretical model for the characterisation of rock mass mechanical properties—Application at the Äspö HRL, Sweden
By A. Fredriksson, R. Christiansson, I. Staub
A theoretical model based on DFN models and 2D DEM numerical modelling has been developed for evaluating the rock mass mechanical properties. The description of the methodology is non-site related and
Jan 1, 2003
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Experimental Determination of Compressive, Pulling and Torsional Resistance of Mudcakes using a Triple Action Load Cell Assembly
By Md. Amanullah
A novel triple action load cell assembly (LCA) was developed to determine three index parameters reflecting compressive, tensile and shear characteristics of mudcakes. The results indicate that the te
Jan 1, 2003
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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavations
By J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of some physical and mechanical properties of rocks using ultrasonic pulse technique and presenting equations between dynamic and static elastic constants
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: In order to develop non-destructive methods in studying physical and mechanical properties of rock and replacing them with difficult and expensive static methods, several ultrasonic tests we
Jan 1, 2003
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Shear-flow coupling properties of a rock joint and its modelling by Geographic Information System (GIS)
By Y. Mitani, F. Vallier, T. Esaki
Shear-flow coupling tests are conducted using an original apparatus, and a shear-flow coupling model using Geographic Information System (GIS) is developed in order to evaluate shear-flow coupling pro
Jan 1, 2003
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Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and lining
By A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi
Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation
Jan 1, 2003
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Design of open pit slopes in Ganboke gold mine, Chad
By K. -C. Han, S. -Y. Kim
This study was carried out in a bid to survey Ganboke gold mine in Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Province, southwestern Chad. The Ganboke mine is now being prepared for investigation and development, and the resea
Jan 1, 2003
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The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structures
By S. Sakurai
We discuss the mechanical characteristics of underground structures that are subjected to vertical oscillations. Under such circumstances - expected when an earthquake rupture occurs very close to hig
Jan 1, 2003
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Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour
By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier
Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef
Jan 1, 2003
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Strength of model rock masses with discontinuous joints
By Van Sint JanM., M. Prudencio
ABSTRACT We report the results of a model-testing program to evaluate the strength characteristics of non-persistent joints. We describe the conditions under which new tensile cracks generate and
Jan 1, 2003
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Applicability of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion and the effect of the anisotropy on intact rock samples from “Athens Schist”
By P. Marinos, G. Tsiambaos, H. Saroglou
The anisotropic behaviour of “Athens Schist” has been brought out through the testing of specimens with varying orientation of schistosity with respect to the major principal stress under uniaxial, tr
Jan 1, 2003
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The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South Africa (0100580e-7046-4d83-b544-b2f8a0fc0e33)
By Basson. J., L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer
The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the
Jan 1, 2004