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A computer program for estimation of support requirements for circular shaftsBy H. Ozturk
In this paper, the computer program ‘SHAFT’ developed for estimation of support requirements for circular mine shafts is introduced. Theory of support design is based on the analytical solutions of ci
Jan 1, 2003
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Structural Modelling Of Open Pit MinesBy M. K. Elmouttie, G. V. Poropat
The analysis of structure using joint set statistics is well known. Other data such as the position of discontinuities and the contacts between rock mass units cannot be easily incorporated in simple
Jan 1, 2006
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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
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Autorock Rigs For Rockbolting In Narrow Reef Stopes - IntroductionBy Frank Johnson
Between 2000 and 2006, platinum production from the South African mines expanded from 206 to 307 tonnes (DME, 2007). Most of this additional metal has come from traditional ?narrow? reef stoping, gene
Jan 1, 2008
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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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A quantitative assessment model for the environmental load of gold production by artificial neural networkBy Z. Jin, Q. Yun, C. Lu
This paper presents a quantitative assessment model for the assessment of environmental load in gold production, which is based on environmental ecology, Life-Cycle Assessment and technical conditions
Jan 1, 2003
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Effect of mineralogy on grindability – A case study of copper oresBy T. Nghipulile, G. Dzinomwa, J. Kurasha, M. Amwaama, B. Mapani, K. Maweja, T. E. Moongo
The effect of mineralogy on the grindability was investigated using three copper ores – two sulphides and one oxide. The dominant copper minerals were identified by optical microscopy and mineral chem
Mar 30, 2023
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Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges ProjectBy H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang
Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co
Jan 1, 2003
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eForce..Newest generation of electrostatic separator for the minerals sands industryBy E. Yan
Electrostatic separation has been a mainstay of minerals sands flowsheets for over 50 years. Recent electrostatic developments have shown better conductor/non-conductor separation than technology prev
Jan 1, 2003
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Characterisation studies of Tectonised Clay shales and implications in the excavation of large size tunnelsBy Marco Barla, Mariacristina Bonini, Giovanni Barla
ABSTRACT: The paper describes the characterisation studies of Tectonised Clay Shales at laboratory and in situ scale. The interest relates to tunnelling under squeezing and swelling conditions, in Ita
Jan 1, 2003
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Development Of A Viable Process For The Recovery Of Zinc From Oxide OresThe Skorpion Zinc Project demonstrated the viability of the production of zinc from non-sulphide (commonly called ?zinc-oxide?) ores, using the leach/solvent extraction/electrowinning process route. T
Jan 1, 2008
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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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Investigations and assessment of the dust hazard state after the coal dust explosions on 2002 in the ‘Jas-mos’ and in the ‘Rudul/towy’ collieriesBy K. Cybulski
In 2002 a coal dust explosions occurred in the Polish collieries “Jas-Mos” and “Rydultowy” in the Upper Silesia coal basin. In the “Jas-Mos” colliery the coal dust explosion was initiated in the face
Jan 1, 2003
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The role of an advanced shotcrete constitutive model for reliable predictions of the ground-shotcrete interaction in tunnelingBy 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
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Effects of a Thio Collector Mixture for Optimising Recovery of a Low-Grade Carbonatite Copper Ore using Senfroth 38 FrotherBy A. P. I. Popoola, T. J. Olaniyi, A. A. Adeleke
"A laboratory froth flotation experiment was conducted on a low-grade carbonatite copper ore sample obtained from Phalaborwa in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The sample was a homogenous hydroc
Jan 1, 2015
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Effect Of Microemulsified Collector On Froth Flotation Of CoalBy L. Li
The performance of microemulsified diesel and conventional diesel collectors in coal flotation was compared by flotation indicators, including combustible recovery, ash content of the clean coal, and
Nov 1, 2013
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A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear ResultsBy 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
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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 Gender And Racial Transformation Of Mining Engineering In South Africa ? SynopsisBy J. A. Cruise
With the end of the official apartheid legislation in the early 1990s, South Africa was heralded as a non-racial country. However, racial awareness has been reintroduced into the country with the Affi
Jan 1, 2011
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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