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  • SAIMM
    The role of an advanced shotcrete constitutive model for reliable predictions of the ground-shotcrete interaction in tunneling

    By D. Boldini, R. Lackner, H. A. Mang

    ABSTRACT: In this paper, the strong interaction between the hardening shotcrete lining and the surrounding ground in NATM tunneling is investigated by means of axisymmetric analyses, accounting for th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Anglo Platinum Extra Low Profile (XLP) Mechanised Equipment Implementation ? An Update - Synopsis

    By GA Harrison

    The introduction of Extra Low Profile (XLP) mechanised equipment within Anglo Platinum is aligned with the overall New Mining Technologies strategy to focus on continuing modernization of our mining

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    An experimental damage model for predicting the nonlinear behavior of rock

    By S. -H. Chang, C. -I. Lee, Y. -K. Lee

    Based on results from triaxial compressive tests, an experimental damage model to simulate post-peak behaviours as well as nonlinear behaviours before peak strength was developed. In order to consider

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Trends in Productivity in the South African Gold Mining Industry

    By T. Tholana, P. N. Neingo

    "Mining companies globally are currently facing severe economic and financial challenges. In addition to global challenges, the South African mining industry has to face other operational challenges t

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    Advancing Comminution And Flotation Performance With Advanced Process Control

    Often plant performance suffers as a result of poor control. Poor control leads to low mill throughputs, poor classification and less than satisfactory concentrate grades and overall recoveries. By

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Development of a fuzzy model to estimate engineering rock mass properties

    By S. Jeon, J. Kim, H. Lee

    Though the importance of the engineering rock mass properties such as deformation modulus, cohesion and friction angle is emphasized, the researches on the reliability of these values are rarely perfo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Verification Of Pillar Life Prediction Method

    By J. N. Van der Merwe

    The principal goal of the research described in the paper was to determine, by measurement of pillar scaling on pillars that have not failed, whether the pillar life prediction method developed by van

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear Results

    By C. Haberfield, J. Szymakowski

    Recent studies by the authors into the behaviour of jointed rock masses using direct shear testing have confirmed that joint spacing has a significant effect on rock mass strength. The rock mass failu

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Pillar Failure in Deep Coal Seams: Numerical Simulation

    By S. Badr, R. Mendoza, M. U. Ozbay, M. D. G. Salamon

    ABSTRACT: The use of coal pillars at depth is fraught with problems due roof control difficulties and the possible occurrence of coal or pillar bumps. In the USA the largest and most important applic

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Is it wavy or rough?

    By J. P. Harrison

    ABSTRACT: The significant effect of fracture surface morphology on the mechanical behaviour of rock masses is well known and has been studied by many people. For linear profiles taken from fracture su

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The History And Development Of The Pyrometallurgical Processes At Evraz Highveld Steel & Vanadium

    By W. S. Steinberg

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, open slag bath, Evraz, Highveld In 1963, the full-scale engineering study for the development of an Iron, Steel, and Vanadium plant was initiated. This was the

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of the importance of thermo-hydro-mechanical couplings on the performance assessment of a deep underground storage design

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Analysis of rock avalanches generated by large planar rock slides by means of numerical methods for discontinua

    By R. Ribacchi, P. Tommasi, C. Consorti, P. Campedel

    The runout of dry blocky rock avalanches produced by planar rockslides affecting a limestone formation with clayey interbeds is analysed by means of distinct element modelling. Numerical analyses are

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Stability of underground opening in rock salt

    By C. Erichsen, J. Werfling

    ABSTRACT: A three-dimensional elastic constitutive model for rock salt is proposed. This stress strain law takes into account the three phases of creep (transient, steady state and accelerated creep),

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering design

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Study on nonlinear damage localization process of rocks under water chemical corrosion

    By Li. S., C. Sili

    Abstract. Study on nonlinear damage localization process of rocks under water chemical corrosion is a more interesting topic in rock mechanics research world widely. It is very important in estimating

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Induction Melting Of Ferro-Alloy Fines

    By C. Lemire, A. Biscaro

    Ferro-alloys are sold according to the size grading specifications of users. Fines are produced during crushing and the amount produced depends on the crushing process and the physical char

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Classification of Roof Strata and Calculation of Powered Support Loads in Shallow Coal Seams of China

    By G. Song

    "SynopsisAccording to the overlying rock strength and thickness of 10 shallow coal seams in China, the strata are classified into four types: weak and laminated strata (hereinafter referred to as WL),

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Simulated Rockburst Experiment - Evaluation Of Rock Bolt Reinforcement Performance

    By A. T. Haile

    Detailed monitoring of the response of the rock mass between rockbolt reinforcement units subjected to a simulated seismic source has been successfully conducted. This work has shown the increase in a

    Jan 1, 2001