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Improved Understanding Of Explosive?Rock Interactions Using The Hybrid Stress Blasting Model ? Synopsis
Since 2001, the Hybrid Stress Blast Model (HSBM) project members have developed a software suite to model the complete blasting process from non-ideal detonation to muck pile formation. To preserve th
Jan 1, 2012
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Annual Mine Planning And Execution Buffering - A Safety Imperative ? Synopsis
By R. C. D. Phillis
The annual mine planning process is one of the most important tactical/operational steps towards achieving strategic goals. These tactical plans are part of a very comprehensive Mineral Resource Manag
Jan 1, 2011
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Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuities
By W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli
ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper
Jan 1, 2003
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The gas-dynamic method of calculation of explosion-proof distances during explosions of methane-air mixture in mines with regard to explosion protective structures
By D. Yu. Paleev, O. Yu. Lukashov, A. Yu. Krainov, E. R. Shrager, I. M. Vasenin
The gas-dynamic method is presented of calculation of explosion-proof distances during an explosion of the methane-air mixture in mine working. On the basis of this method is modelled of shock waves i
Jan 1, 2003
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Kinetics And Thermodynamic Parameters For The Manufacturing Of Anhydrous Zirconium Tetrafluoride With Ammonium Acid Fluoride As Fluorinating Agent ? Synopsis
By C. J. Pretorius
More than 30 percent of the global demand for zircon (ZrSi04) is supplied by South Africa. A significant amount of the zircon is exported, and beneficiated products are then imported for industrial ap
Jan 1, 2012
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Hard rock tunnel boring, cutting, drilling and blasting: rock parameters for excavatability
By K. Thuro, R. J. Plinninger
ABSTRACT: Determining tunnel stability is a key issue during preliminary site investigation. In contrast, problems of excavatability have been largely ignored. While the choice of an economic tunnelli
Jan 1, 2003
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Applications of seismic hazard assessment methods in mines
By G. van Aswegen
Large structures in mines (faults, dykes, pillars, abutments) fail when the load exceeds the strength. If the loading system stiffness (LSS, also referred to as the ‘local mine stiffness’) is lower th
Jan 1, 2003
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Characterization Of Au Catalysts - Synopsis
By T. van Heerden
A range of supported gold catalysts was prepared by ion exchange, varying many of the preparation variables, including concentration in the precursor solution, washing procedure, as well as drying and
Jan 1, 2012
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Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy Furnaces
By I. J. Barker
Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and
Jan 1, 2011
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Proceedings, 107th Annual General Meeting, 2004
The 107th Annual General Meeting of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held at The Country Club, Johannesburg, Napier Road, Auckland Park on Wednesday, 11 August, 2004. Welcom
Jan 1, 2004
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Assessment of mass modulus of a weathered argillaceous rock
By Chris M. Haberfield, Neil D. Benson
The assessment of overall modulus (or stiffness) of a fractured weak to moderately strong rock mass is a key parameter in the design of civil engineering works in these materials. It also provides th
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock avalanche run out prediction: combined application of two numerical methods
By R. Poisel, C. Scavia, Preh A., W. Roth, M. Pirulli
ABSTRACT: Two methodologies for the three-dimensional simulation of the run out of rock avalanches are presented: one based on a granular approach and the other based on a continuum equivalent approac
Jan 1, 2003
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Comment On The Paper: Design Of Merensky Reef Crush Pillar
By F. S. A. de Frey
The author would like to refer to his contribution to the paper `Design of pillar systems in South Africa' by Ozbay et al. 1. The authors agreed `wholeheartedly that further research, together w
Jan 1, 2011
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For Professionals In Engineering - 1. Introduction
Like it or not, CPD is upon us. As from 1 January 2006, all registered engineering professionals, i.e. professional engineers, professional engineering technologists, professional certificated enginee
Jan 1, 2006
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The Smelting Operations Of Anglo American?s Platinum Business: An Update
By R. J. Hundermark
Keywords: Anglo American, Anglo Platinum Ltd, Waterval, Mortimer, Polokwane, ACP, pyrometallurgy, platinum, PGMs Anglo Platinum Ltd is the largest primary platinum producer in the world and operat
Jan 1, 2011
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SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stress
By L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo
SRC rockmass classification have been applied to 25 tunnels in Spain and Italy, for which it was found that much heavier supports than those estimated by the RMR index were required. SRC and RMR indi
Jan 1, 2003
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The interaction of rock mass properties and the project specific boundary conditions as basis for the design of deep excavation pits
By R. Katzenbach, M. Vogler, U. Adamietz
Abstract The design of deep excavation pits in rock mass is dependent as well on the mechanical properties of the rock mass as for example the orientation and the type of discontinuities like bed
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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Design and construction of tunnel portals under difficult geotechnical conditions
By R. M. Spang
Abstract Between the German city of Dresden and the Czech capital Prague a 4-lane highway is under con-struction. At the outskirts of Dresden it will cross the narrow and deeply eroded Weißeritz V
Jan 1, 2003
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessment
By 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