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Sensibility analysis of the thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour of a radioactive waste storage shaft in a deep shale using probabilistic methodsBy S. Escoffier, A. Giraud, K. Su, F. Homand, N. Hoteit
Abstract For the feasibility study of an underground waste disposal the characterization of the coupled behaviour of the host rock is required: Because of the very low permeability of these formations
Jan 1, 2003
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Correlation Between P-Wave Velocity And Some Mechanical Properties For Sedimentary Rocks ? SynopsisBy R. Altindag
Engineers and researchers need to estimate the mechanical properties of rocks from P-wave velocity. In previous studies, the researchers have investigated either the limited values or all the data bel
Jan 1, 2012
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Strong ground motion and site response of mine-induced seismic eventsBy S. K. Murphy, S. M. Spottiswoode, A. M. Milev, D. Geyser
A portable, stand-alone instrument especially designed for recording strong ground motion was used in this study to create a large database of peak particle velocities measured underground. A total nu
Jan 1, 2003
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Processing low-grade coal to produce high-grade productsBy G. J. de Korte
South Africa’s best-quality coal, located in the central Highveld basin, is becoming depleted and alternative sources of coal, such as the Waterberg coalfield, will have to be developed to supply the
Jan 1, 2015
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessmentBy A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
Jan 1, 2003
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Prediction of the geological condition ahead of the tunnel face in TBM tunnels by geostatistical simulation techniqueBy K. Aoki, Y. Mito, S. Shirasagi
The authors developed the TBM Excavation Control System (the TBM Navigator), in order to realize the advanced observational construction. During the excavation using this system, the rock strength val
Jan 1, 2003
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Dynamic Support Rationale and SystemsBy U. Singh, E. T. Brown, J. Coxon
The rapid fracturing and deformation that occurs around excavations during rock bursts demand that support and reinforcement systems have both deformability and damping capabilities. The energy deman
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 designBy 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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Effect of discontinuity orientation and spacing on the blasting performance in some open cast mines of TKI•-TurkeyBy H. A. Bilgin, A. Özgenog?lu, G. Kaçar
In this study, the influences of rock mass properties on the blasting performance in open cast mines are investigated. To this end, discontinuity spacings and discontinuity orientations are measured a
Jan 1, 2003
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issuesBy 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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Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - SynopsisBeatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from underground sources
Jan 1, 2011
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Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potentialBy H. Sekimoto, T. Matsuoka, K. Yasuhara, M. Ota, S. Akutagawa
A magnetic anisotropy sensor is used for nondestructive measurement of stress on surfaces of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel. The sensor is built on the principle of the magneto-strictive effe
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability evaluation for Jinping arch dam by using bifurcation model in 3D FEM analysisBy C. Steve
ABSTRACT: In this paper, the stability evaluation and bifurcation criteria are presented for the Jinping arch dam structure. The bifurcation models in failure status of the arch dam are derived from t
Jan 1, 2003
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Pelletizing Of Sishen Concentrate - SynopsisBy P. Mbele
Iron ore concentrate is not easily transported to, or processed in, ironmaking plants, therefore it is necessary to agglomerate. This paper will determine the possibility of agglomerating Sishen conce
Jan 1, 2012
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The value proposition of circulating fluidized-bed technology for the utility power sectorBy N. J. Castilla, R. Giglio
"Circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) combustion technology has been around for over 40 years, but over the last 6 years it has been commercially demonstrated at the 500 MWe scale at the Lagisza plant loca
Jan 1, 2015
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A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And EngineeringBy M. Andrews, B. J. Göhre, G. Strong, C. Terblanche
Mechanized mining can be experienced as a symphony by substituting the instruments for the different machines that each perform their own function and thus have different sounds. The drill-rig is the
Jan 1, 2006
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A Review Of Sub-Saharan Heavy Mineral Sand Deposits: Implications For New Projects In Southern AfricaBy R. M. Tyler
The importance of the heavy mineral sands to southern African economic well-being cannot be over emphasized. The value of the worldwide titanium dioxide industry is estimated at $7 billion. Six out of
Jan 1, 2004
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A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification systemA 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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The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structuresBy 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