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  • SAIMM
    Simulation of the mechanical behaviour of a fracture in shear: implication of the distribution of the void space

    By J. Riss, S. Gentier, A. Marache

    The study of the hydromechanical behaviour of fractured rock masses requires a detailed knowledge of the isolated fractures. The aim of the paper is the simulation of the evolution of the void space,

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification system

    A 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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potential

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    TEM Studies Of Pt-Al-Cr-Ru Alloys - Synopsis

    By M. B. Shongwe

    Pt-based alloys are being developed for high-temperature applications with the aim of replacing some of the currently used Ni-based superalloys (NBSAs) in the highest temperature applications. The Pt-

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Feasibility Study On Triboelectrostatic Concentration Of <105 µm Phosphate Ore ? Synopsis

    By S. O. Bada

    Fine phosphate feed is considered to be slime and normally disposed of as a discard in settling ponds or dumped as landfill. The purpose of this research was to establish whether commercially acceptab

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Feasibility Study On Triboelectrostatic Concentration Of <105 µm Phosphate Ore ? Synopsis (e7c858d2-f29a-404a-b79b-5a106aade6ef)

    By S. O. Bada

    Fine phosphate feed is considered to be slime and normally disposed of as a discard in settling ponds or dumped as landfill. The purpose of this research was to establish whether commercially acceptab

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Elasticity anisotropy in Oshima Granite

    By A. Golshani, M. Oda, K. Suzuki, T. Takemura

    Anisotropic behaviours of OhshimaOshima granite were investigated by carrying out uniaxial compression tests, together with observations of microcracks under an optical microscope. The elastic modulus

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issues

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Estimating the in-situ mass strength and time to failure of coal pillars in bord-and-pillar workings

    By J. A. Taylor, R. J. Fowell

    Abstract: The amount of published literature pertaining to the field of rock mechanics has increased markedly in recent years. Whilst computer applications aid our understanding of the mechanisms of

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Design Of A Concrete Transport System On Cullinan Diamond Mine

    In order to deliver a quality shotcrete and concrete product underground for the extensions to the Cullinan Diamond Mine operations it was decided to develop a new, simpler concrete product to meet un

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Formation and stabilization of rock cavern roof arches

    By M. Lu, E. Broch

    Abstract: The formation and mechanism of rock cavern roof arches are studied and effects of rockbolts reinforcement are evaluated. It is concluded that a self-supported roof arch may be formed by the

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Mining induced stress estimation for pillar extraction at shallow cover

    By A. K. Singh, R. Singh, P. K. Mandal

    On the basis of in situ study of pillar loading at different sites, an attempt is made in this paper to visualize the development of mining induced stress under varying geo-mining conditions. Field st

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of the mechanical properti of wood-derived charcoal briquettes for use as a reductant

    By H. W. J. P. Neomagus, R. K. K. Mbaya, J. R. Bunt, N. T. Leokaoke, N. W. Makgobelele

    Silicon Smelters consumes more than 80000 t/a of wood-derived charcoal as carbonaceous reductant in the production of silicon metal. More than 10% of this material is discarded as fines (<6 mm) genera

    May 1, 2021

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And Engineering

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Research on visual simulation of coupled solid deformation and gas leak flow in parallel coal seams

    By P. Sun

    Abstract: From the viewpoint of interaction mechanics of solid and gas, a coupled mathematical model is presented for coal/rock mass deformation and gas leak flow in parallel deformable coal seams. Nu

    Jan 1, 2003