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Tensile Strength Testing Of Thin Spray-On Liner Products (TSLs) And ShotcreteBy H. Yilmaz
Tensile strength testing has been one of the most common physical property testing methods of thin spray-on liner (TSL) products worldwide. However, the variety of products tested has been insufficien
Jan 1, 2010
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Investigating continuous time open pit dynamics - SynopsisCurrent mine production planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources are based on mathematical programming models. In practice, the optimized solution cannot be attained without examining all pos
Jan 1, 2008
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Shear behaviour of graphite infilled joints based on Constant Normal Stiffness (CNS) test conditionsDue 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
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Sulphuric Acid ManufactureBy M. J. King, A. Weissenberger, W. G. Davenport
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, sulphuric acid, sulphur dioxide The raw material for sulphuric acid manufacture is clean SO2 gas. It comes from (i) burning molten by-product sulphur; (ii) roasting or s
Jan 1, 2006
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The Use And Abuse Of Feasibility Studies (c627553d-2bd9-45a2-832d-29f2383e03fc)By W. Mackenzie
The development of a resource project inevitably requires the investigation of a vast range of issues across most engineering disciplines - mining, metallurgical, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanic
Jan 1, 2007
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Integration of CSIR- and CSIRO-type of overcoring rock stress data at the Zedex Test Site, Äspö HRL, SwedenBy 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
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Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering designBy 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
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The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and designBy 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
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Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping systemBy 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
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Method statement for Excavation of Powerhouse Cavern Considering Mudstone Layers in Masjed Soleiman DamBy 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
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Improving Financial Returns From Mining Through Geostatistical Simulation And The Optimized Advance Drilling Grid At El Tesoro Copper Mine ? SynopsisBy 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
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Excavation simulation for information-oriented construction of large powerhouse caverns at depthBy 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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Increasing efficiency of conveyor belt transporting system 4 Belt Lonmin - SynopsisBy 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
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Importance of failure mechanisms for management of surface instability risk above abandones minesBy 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
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Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Al(Ni/Tib2) Intermetallic Matrix Composite Coatings - SynopsisBy 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
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Numerical identification of the excavation damaged zone in rock saltBy 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
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Time-Dependent Tensile Strengths of Bushveld Complex Rocks and Implications for Rock Failure Around Mining ExcavationsBy 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
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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
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A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditionsBy 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
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Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavitiesBy 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