Search Documents
Search Again
Search Again
Refine Search
Refine Search
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
Sort by
- Relevance
- Most Recent
- Alphabetically
-
Shear behaviour of graphite infilled joints based on Constant Normal Stiffness (CNS) test conditions
Due to the reduction in frictional resistance, the characteristics of joint infill have a major role to play on rock mass instability. This paper elucidates the laboratory behaviour of graphite infill
Jan 1, 2003
-
Integration of CSIR- and CSIRO-type of overcoring rock stress data at the Zedex Test Site, Äspö HRL, Sweden
By F. H. Cornet, D. Ask, O. Stephansson
We have conducted a stress analysis of overcoring stress measurements undertaken at the Zedex Test Site (ZTS) in the Äspö HRL, Sweden. Two different types of overcoring cells have been used at the sit
Jan 1, 2003
-
Increasing efficiency of conveyor belt transporting system 4 Belt Lonmin - Synopsis
By G. G. le Roux
The purpose of the investigation was to assess various options for increasing the efficiency of the conveyor belt transporting system used at 4 Belt Shaft at Lonmin?s Marikana operations. The reason f
Jan 1, 2008
-
Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering design
By R. J. Pine, J. M. Rance, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: The safe design of excavations created in a fractured rock mass is of paramount importance in rock engineering. Depending on the nature of the stress regime acting on an excavation, and the
Jan 1, 2003
-
Improving Financial Returns From Mining Through Geostatistical Simulation And The Optimized Advance Drilling Grid At El Tesoro Copper Mine ? Synopsis
By J. M. Ortiz
Grade control and short-term planning are usually based on the samples obtained from blastholes. These samples may carry a large sampling and sample preparation error. At El Tesoro copper mine in nort
Jan 1, 2012
-
The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and design
By A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam
The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus
Jan 1, 2003
-
Internal Corrosion Of Slurry Pipelines Caused By Microbial Corrosion: Causes And Remedies (823fbe7e-37bc-47a1-8382-1714937f7253)
By C. Ringas
Pipelines are used extensively in industry to convey various products. Internal corrosion of pipelines can lead to perforation and leakage of the product. A growing problem, not often accurately recog
Jan 1, 2007
-
Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Al(Ni/Tib2) Intermetallic Matrix Composite Coatings - Synopsis
By A. P. I. Popoola
Laser coatings are used for a wide variety of applications. TiB2/Ni intermetallic matrix composite coatings were fabricated on Al-substrate by a high power Rofin Sinar Nd: YAG solid-state laser. The c
Jan 1, 2011
-
Journal impact factors – The good, the bad, and the ugly
By D. F. Malan
This paper provides an overview of the concepts of citations and journal impact factors, and the implications of these metrics for the Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurg
Sep 1, 2022
-
Time-Dependent Tensile Strengths of Bushveld Complex Rocks and Implications for Rock Failure Around Mining Excavations
By D. Nyungu
Despite observations of spalling and damage of mine excavation wall rock in the Bushveld Complex (BC) over the passage of time, there have been very few time-dependent or creep tests carried out in So
Jan 1, 2014
-
Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping system
By Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki
The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many
Jan 1, 2003
-
Method statement for Excavation of Powerhouse Cavern Considering Mudstone Layers in Masjed Soleiman Dam
By M. Shahabi, M. Kashfi
This paper briefly describes the excavation procedure of a powerhouse, comprising of its incremental excavation, reinforcement measures, and the installed monitoring system. During the first phase of
Jan 1, 2003
-
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
-
Importance of failure mechanisms for management of surface instability risk above abandones mines
By J. P. Josien, Didier C.
ABSTRACT: France now faces the closure of most of its mining sites. Surface instability risk may sometimes remain, especially where large underground voids exist. This paper illustrates the importance
Jan 1, 2003
-
-
Numerical identification of the excavation damaged zone in rock salt
By K. -H. Lux, Z. Hou
ABSTRACT: It is well known in underground mining and waste disposal that the development of excavation damaged zones (EDZ), and thus, hydraulic pathways, is closely related to the excess in the corres
Jan 1, 2003
-
A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditions
By P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, B. Malama
To simulate brittle rocks, a mixture of glastone, sand and water was used as a model material. Thin galvanized sheets were used to create joints in blocks made out of the model material. To investigat
Jan 1, 2003
-
Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavities
By A. Bouvard, N. Hoteit, E. Boidy, F. Pellet
In the context of the construction of an Underground Research Laboratory devoted to the feasibility studies of radioactive waste deposits, it appears of the utmost importance to study the long-term be
Jan 1, 2003
-
Classifying Quarries Vis-À-Vis Prospects Of Profitability - Synopsis
By J. Dvorácek
Similar to the case of any other business venture, the activities of mining industries are profit-oriented. Nothing will stop successful businesses in their quest for new localities to be prospected f
Jan 1, 2012
-
Stability assessment of underground machine hall of Rogun HPP based on the results of physical modeling and in-situ observations
By I. Grigoriev, A. Yolkin, E. Freiberg, A. Fedchun, A. Kolichko
Abstract: The paper describes the engineering-geological conditions and the structural decisions of the underground machine hall of Rogun HPP under construction in Tadjikistan on Vaksh river as well a
Jan 1, 2003