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An initial assessment of the closely spaced dip-pillar mining layout as practised at Driefontein Gold Mine
By J. W. Klokow, K. L. Riemer, R. I. L. Ferreira
As a result of the increased depth of mining in the South African gold mining industry mining induced seismicity is a severe problem. One of the strategies within the industry to contain the problem i
Jan 1, 2003
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Coupled hydromechanical modelling of surface subsidence in crystalline rock masses due to tunnel drainage
By C. Zangerl, K. F. Evans, S. Loew
ABSTRACT: Settlements above fractured crystalline rock masses are rarely observed and in the past, geotechnical engineers would not expect substantial subsidence to occur in association with a deep tu
Jan 1, 2003
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Fracture displacement due to thermal load from nuclear waste at a repository
By E. Hakami
The objective of the study was to estimate the largest shear displacement that could be expected on a pre-existing fracture located in the repository area, due to the heat release from deposited waste
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrations
By J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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Railway tunnel design against karstic collapse in Korea
By Y. H. Suh, H. C. Lee, D. S. Kim
A progressive karst formation and its influence upon engineered structures in the ‘phil-karst’ rock mass draw a tunnel engineer’s special attention to a long-term stability and the maintenance issues.
Jan 1, 2003
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Hybrid finite-/discrete-element modelling of progressive failure in massive rock slopes
By H. Willenberg, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: Although individually both continuum and discontinuum numerical analyses provide useful means to analyze rock slope stability problems, complex failures typically involve mechanisms related
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of some physical and mechanical properties of rocks using ultrasonic pulse technique and presenting equations between dynamic and static elastic constants
By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush
Abstract: In order to develop non-destructive methods in studying physical and mechanical properties of rock and replacing them with difficult and expensive static methods, several ultrasonic tests we
Jan 1, 2003
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Tunnelling in heterogeneous ground—stresses and displacements
By K. Grossauer, W. Schubert
For tunnelling in poor and heterogeneous ground a reliable on-site short-term prediction is required to allow a safe and economical construction. With the use of absolute displacement monitoring data
Jan 1, 2003
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Effect of Roughness on the Peak Shear Strength of Clay Infilled Joints under Constant Normal Stiffness
By A. Haque
The shear behaviour of infilled joints produced from ordinary gypsum plaster (gyprock) and bentonite was investigated in the laboratory under Constant Normal Stiffness (CNS) conditions. Shear tests we
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability assessment of underground machine hall of Rogun HPP based on the results of physical modeling and in-situ observations
By I. Grigoriev, A. Yolkin, E. Freiberg, A. Fedchun, A. Kolichko
Abstract: The paper describes the engineering-geological conditions and the structural decisions of the underground machine hall of Rogun HPP under construction in Tadjikistan on Vaksh river as well a
Jan 1, 2003
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Use of pumping packer tests and geometry of the joints to analyse flow and transport of contaminants in basaltic rock
By J. M. Cardoso, E. F. Quadros, A. Chiarini, F. Fernandes, G. Vilela, J. Ireno, L. C. Agostini
Based on the geological-geometric characterization of the basaltic rock at the site of a factory for chemical products situated in the Southern region of Brasil, and on results of a significant number
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Corrosion of rock bolts and the effect of corrosion protection on the axial behavior of cable bolts
By I. Satola, J. Aromaa
In this work we have reviewed methods to classify corrosivity of ground waters. Weight loss and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) corrosion tests have been done for rebar and steel strand. No clear indi
Jan 1, 2003
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The Corrosion Behaviour Of Steel In Seawater
By H Möller
The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the corrosion behaviour of steel in seawater. It is shown that the corrosion products (oxy-hydroxides and calcareous deposits) that are formed durin
Jan 1, 2006
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Study of hollow friction bolts in rock by a three dimensional composite element method
By Z. G. He, S. H. Chen, P. Egger
A new model for hollow rock bolts which comprises rock material, hollow bolt material, bolt/rock interface, is developed on the base of the composite element method (CEM). The main advantage of the ne
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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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
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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
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Keynote: Address: A tribute to Prof. D.G. Krige for his contributions over a period of more than half a century
By R. C. M. Minnitt, W. Dr. Assibey-Bonsu, F. A. Camisani-Calzolari
Born in Bothaville (OFS) on the 26th August 1919, Daniel G. Krige grew up in Krugersdorp on the West Rand. Hematriculated from Monument High School in Krugersdorpin 1934 at the age of 15 and graduated
Jan 1, 2003
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Case Studies Of Simultaneous Mining And Mineral Processing Optimization Applied To Platinum And Nickel Operations ? Synopsis
By S. Burks
This paper develops the themes explored by the authors at the Fourth International Platinum Conference,. Optimization techniques can be used to significantly increase the value of mining businesses by
Jan 1, 2013