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  • SAIMM
    Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modelling

    By M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka

    Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    In situ deformability characteristics of rock mass by Goodman Jack

    By R. Singh, A. K. Dhawan, M. Dixit, H. Dev

    ABSTRACT: The modulus of deformation of rock mass is an important engineering parameter required for the design of foundation of hydraulic structure and to study the interaction of rock mass and the s

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Coupled Elasto-Plastic Model for Hydraulic Fracturing of Unconsolidated Formations

    By I. Gil, J. -C. Roegiers

    Abstract Hydraulic fracturing is a technology that has been utilized for more than 50 years in the oil industry. It was originally used for stimulating hard, brittle formations which typically exh

    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
    A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditions

    By P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, B. Malama

    To simulate brittle rocks, a mixture of glastone, sand and water was used as a model material. Thin galvanized sheets were used to create joints in blocks made out of the model material. To investigat

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Time-dependent behaviour of Tournemire argillites (France)

    By A. Rejeb

    ABSTRACT: This paper contributes to the study of underground structures in argillaceous media, especially Tournemire argillites (Aveyron, France). The basic results obtained over six years in two expe

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Stability evaluation of room-and-pillar rock salt mines by using a flat jack technique – A case study

    By M. Z. Emad, N. Abbas, Y. Majeed

    Room-and-pillar mining is commonly employed for the extraction of rock salt in undergroundmines. Pillar stress is a major concern in these mines as it is directly related to stability and mineralrecov

    Jun 5, 2023

  • SAIMM
    Practical tool for quality control of overcoring stress measurement data

    By M. Hakala

    A computer program was developed to simulate transient strains and stresses during an overcoring in the situ stress measurement. The solution is based on superpositioning of elastic stresses. The meas

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Numerical modelling for the design of shortwall powered support units on the 2 seam at Matla Coal

    By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk

    In late 1997 a request was received to assist with determining the powered support unit (shield) load capacities for the planned 2 seam short wall. This project had a number of aspects which made it a

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Influence Of Alkalis On The Boudouard Reaction

    By H. B. Arntzen, P. O. Grøntvedt, T. Lindstad, R. J. Ishak, M. Syvertsen

    Better utilisation of electric power and coke is vital in reducing production costs and CO2-emissions in production of ferromanganese. All FeMn smelting operations consume 10 to 30 % more carbon than

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Shortwall facebreak beneath a dolerite sill—learning points from a recent event at Matla Coal mine

    By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk

    A running facebreak ahead of the powered support units occurred on the number 4 seam at Matla Coal’s number 3 shaft (Matla 3) in April and May 2002.Very difficult mining conditions were experienced fo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Development and application of new technology for 3D Geomechanical model test of large underground group caverns

    By S. Jiansheng, H. Nakayama, D. Lu, A. Wang

    ABSTRACT: New techniques and methods for 3D geo-mechanical model test are presented in this paper. The new model material NIOS with high density and low cost; the so-called DPSS (Discrete Principal St

    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

  • SAIMM
    The Use Of Cusums As A Tool To Aid In The Interpretation Of Slope Monitoring Data With Specific Examples From An Operating Open Pit Mine

    By P. A. Lilly, W. Sarunic

    In most cases, slope movement monitoring data are collected on a temporal basis and displacement or velocity is plotted against time in order to assist the engineer to make judgements about slope beha

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    The Performance Of Brunswick Mine?s Rockburst Support System During A Severe Seismic Episode

    By B. Simser

    At Brunswick Mine, an increase in the number of seismically-related falls of ground and in particular rockbursts occurred during 1999. This was due to the ever-increasing stress levels in the remaini

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Friction Hydro Pillar Process As An Alternative Repair Technology For Creep Evaluation Sites On Thick-Walled 10CrMo910 Creep-Resistant Steel Structures ? Synopsis

    By D. L. H. Bulbring

    The removal of a cylindrical core from thick-wall sections for creep analysis by the relatively new Weldcore® process represents a very exciting methodology for obtaining more representative creep dam

    Jan 1, 2013

  • SAIMM
    The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South Africa (0100580e-7046-4d83-b544-b2f8a0fc0e33)

    By Basson. J., L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer

    The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Heavy Mineral Processing At Richards Bay Minerals

    By J. D. Steenkamp, G. E. Williams

    Keywords: Ilmenite, titania slag, pig iron, rutile, zircon Located on the eastern shores of South Africa, 180 km north of Durban, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) produces approximately 2.0 million met

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South Africa

    By J. Basson, L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer

    The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Effect of discontinuity orientation and spacing on the blasting performance in some open cast mines of TKI•-Turkey

    By 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