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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrations
By J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock avalanche run out prediction: combined application of two numerical methods
By R. Poisel, C. Scavia, Preh A., W. Roth, M. Pirulli
ABSTRACT: Two methodologies for the three-dimensional simulation of the run out of rock avalanches are presented: one based on a granular approach and the other based on a continuum equivalent approac
Jan 1, 2003
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The interaction between excavation of Trojane tunnel and an anchored pile retaining wall
By V. Jovicic, J. Likar
The knowledge of the geological sequence and hydrological conditions in the area of portals was the basis for the design of the entry of the highway into tunnel Trojane. Mudstone, claystone and sandst
Jan 1, 2003
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A few remarks on storage of low temperature materials in rock caverns
By N. Kinoshita, Y. Inada
The authors have proposed and discussed storage of low temperature materials such as LNG, LPG and frozen food in rock caverns. In this case, as the rock mass around the caverns will receive effects of
Jan 1, 2003
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Integrated Furnace Controls: Implementation On A Covered-Arc (Shielded Arc) Furnace At Cerro Matoso
By T. Gerritsen, R. C. Delgado, J. Janzen, E. R. Veloza
The paper describes the components of an Integrated Furnace Control system for covered-arc (shielded arc) smelting with results from the recently started 75 MW Cerro Matoso Line 2 Furnace. The paper s
Jan 1, 2004
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A Conceptual Approach To Evaluating The Political Economics Of Mining In Africa And The Sector?s Contribution To Economic Diversification ? Synopsis
By M. H. Solomon
After the global financial crisis of 2008, African mining is entering anew phase of development. The rapid withdrawal of emerging market funding from the critical exploration and development industrie
Jan 1, 2011
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Presidential Address: Rock Engineering - Good Design Or Good Judgement?
Rock engineering has now been practised as a discipline for about50 years, and many sophisticated methods of analysis for use in rock engineering design have been developed. However, analysis is only
Jan 1, 2003
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Failure probability analysis of high rock slopes based on bionic algorithm
Abstract : The computation of reliability index or failure probability of slopes can be transformed into an optimisation problem. In high rock slope engineering, it is usually a multimodal optimizatio
Jan 1, 2003
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Excavation simulation for information-oriented construction of large powerhouse caverns at depth
By J. Xiao, Y. Jiang, Y. Tanabashi, Z. Song
Modelling the effect of blasting-caused damage, anisotropy of rock masses and excavation sequence on deformational behaviour and stability of large-scale underground caverns is important in the design
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South Africa
By T. Dlokweni
Several Rockmass classification systems have been developed and used in Civil Engineering design and for underground mining operations. Some of these rockmass classification systems have been modified
Jan 1, 2003
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A Statistical Analysis of Accidents to Bantu Personnel in the Gold Mining Industry
By M. A. Jensen, J. J. Bettencourt
SYNOPSIS An analysis was made of records of accidents involving Bantu mineworkers and which resulted in either minor injuries or hospitalizations to determine patterns in underground accidents from w
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Development Of Alternative Techniques For Matte Level Measurements In Sulphide Smelting Furnaces
By B. van Beek, J. Ndlovu, K. T. Hara, J. M. A. Geldenhuis
This paper describes the development of an alternative technique for measuring the matte level height in sulphide smelting furnaces. The initial studies involved applying electrochemical oxygen probes
Jan 1, 2004
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Key processes in asset management for 21st century—maximizing business and ITstrategy integration
By C. Sarkar
Increased competition in today’s global economy has put mineral industry under excessive pressure to effectively manage production assets to generate business wealth. Capital intensive industry (CII)
Jan 1, 2003
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Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in Iran
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot
Jan 1, 2003
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Preliminary assessment of rockfall hazard based on GIS data
By V. Labiouse, M. Jaboyedoff
GIS documents are of great interest for a quick and low-cost determination of areas endangered by rockfalls. They allow (i) the detection of potential instabilities from steep slopes and cliff areas,
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of “Optimine” to evaluate risks associated with extraction of a remnant pillar at depth
By S. K. Murphy, K. B. Le Bron, A. K. Ward, S. Hayes, T. Rangasamy
A process for evaluating different options for extraction of mining blocks is presented. The process is described and an example of the application of the process to a case study is presented.
Jan 1, 2003
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Analysis of the correlation between bending phenomena and physical-mechanical and petrographic parameters of Carrara marble slabs
By C. A. Garzonio, A. M. G. Affuso
The paper describes the analyses and the tests carried out on representative slabs of white Carrara marble which have highlighted the correlation between the micro fabrics and physical and mechanical
Jan 1, 2003
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TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diameters
By S. Okubo, K. Fukui
Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th
Jan 1, 2003
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Volume changes in sandstone under true triaxial compression conditions
By M. Kwasniewski, M. Takahashi
Prismatic samples of a medium-grained sandstone from Slask Colliery (Upper Silesian Coal Basin, Poland) were tested under uniaxial compression, conventional triaxial compression and true triaxial comp
Jan 1, 2003
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Scale effect on the geometrical and mechanical properties of rock joints
By N. Fardin, O. Stephansson, L. Jing
A pair of silicon rubber replicas of size 250 mm by 250 mm, from a natural rock joint, was used to produce several high strength concrete fracture replicas of different sizes, from 50 mm by 50 mm to 2
Jan 1, 2003