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Investigations into the residual strength of a 2.5 m wide Bushveld Merensky Reef crush pillar - SynopsisBy B. P. Watson
The first crush pillars on the Bushveld platinum mines were introduced at Union Section in 1978. Before the introduction of crush pillars, serious problems were experienced when stoping advanced to a
Jan 1, 2008
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On The Development Of Bainitic Alloys For Railway Wheel Applications - SynopsisBy A. Kapito
The ferrite-pearlite microstructure is the most popular microstructure for alloys used in structural applications, including railway wagon wheels. These alloys have been designed through alloying and
Jan 1, 2012
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Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South AfricaBy 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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Effect of Yield Strength on Wear Rates of Railway WheelsBy J. W. van der Merwe, A. S. Bolokang, M. J. Phasha, V. J. Matjeke, C. Moopanar
"Excessive wear rates on railway wheels can result in rolling-stock derailments. If wear is detected early the possible derailments can be prevented by prematurely replacing wheelsets, although the in
Jan 1, 2016
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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 constantsBy 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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Latest Electrode Technology Delivering Improved Electrode Performance In Submerged Arc FurnacesBy Henk van der Bijl, Sean Rogers, Eugene Sidorski, Alan Carpenter
The electrode column is the heart of the submerged arc furnace. Superior electrode performance provides improved furnace performance. This paper describes the main features of the electrode column tha
Jan 1, 2007
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Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and liningBy 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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Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from coreBy 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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Modelling water uptake in highly compacted bentonite in environmental sealing barriersBy W. Wittke, J. Gattermann
ABSTRACT: One alternative to close a radioactive waste repository in rock salt is the construction of a “Cross Section Closure (CSC)“ sealing barrier. The proposed material for the CSC is highly compa
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge
In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all
Jan 1, 2003
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A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld ComplexBy D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner
In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200
Jan 1, 2003
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The Use Of Computational Fluid Dynamics And Discrete Element Modeling To Understand The Effect Of Cell Size And Inflow Rate On Flotation Bank Retention Time Distribution And Mechanism Performance.By Richard Peaker, Jens Lichter, Alexander V. Potapov
The recent combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) can provide considerable insight into the performance of flotation cells. One area of interest from a f
Jan 1, 2007
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Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in AustraliaBy N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel
ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition
Jan 1, 2003
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Salient Issues In The Reporting Of Mineral Resources And Mineral Reserves In The Vein And Reef MiningBy G Njowa
Mineral resource evaluation and estimation process is not an exact science; however it depends on the knowledge and experience of the competent person and his ability to apply his mind, make reasonabl
Jan 1, 2008
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Hatch Developments In Furnace Design In Conjunction With Smelting Plants In AfricaBy R. Sullivan, K. Joiner, B. Emery, M. de Vries, F. A. Stober, L. R. Nelson, J. M. A. Geldenhuis
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, smelting, converting, furnace design, furnace retrofit, high-intensity smelting, copper coolers, plate coolers, waffle coolers, tap-blocks, lower sidewall air-cooling, wall h
Jan 1, 2006
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Towards best practice for routine seismic hazard assessment in minesBy G. van Aswegen
Seismic monitoring became commonplace in the deep South African gold mines in the early 1990’s. The discipline has, to a large extent, developed beyond the ‘research’ stage, and a ‘Guide to Seismic Mo
Jan 1, 2003
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Strategic long-term planning at Anglo Platinum - SynopsisBy G. L. Smith
This paper consolidates the key elements of seven contributions, on strategic long-term planning, to two of the three international conferences on Strategic versus Tactical approaches in Mining held o
Jan 1, 2009
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Mechanical–transport processes in salt: consequences for abandonment of underground exploitationsBy M. Ghoreychi, X. Daupley
ABSTRACT: The paper is devoted to two major aspects related to the abandonment of salt mines: 1)- Long-term risk associated with the mechanical instability of surface and its consequences for public s
Jan 1, 2003
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Strength, Deformability, and Micromechanics of Brittle Fracture in a Crystalline Rock Under True Triaxial Compressive StressesBy B. Haimson
A new loading apparatus was fabricated and used to conduct true-triaxial compression tests on KTB amphibolite, a crystalline basement rock. Tests in dry jacketed samples reveal that the intermediate p
Jan 1, 2003
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Identification Of Global Diamond Metallogenic Clusters To Assist ExplorationBy Mike de Wit
Of the approximately 6,500 kimberlites known to date, less than 3% are diamondiferous and less than half of those are economically viable. Admittedly, this is a global figure and varies from area to a
Jan 1, 2010