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  • SAIMM
    An experimental study on the electrical potential of non-piezoelectric geomaterials during fracturing and sliding

    By T. Ito, N. Tokashiki, H. A. Bilgin, Ö. Aydan, T. Akagi

    This study is concerned with the electric potential induced by deformation, fracturing and sliding of non-piezoelectric geomaterials. In experiments, the acoustic emissions together with electric pote

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A structured approach to the evaluation of the energy requirements of HPGR and SAG mill circuits in hard ore applications - Synopsis

    By P. Rosario

    The application of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) has been growing in the mining industry for the last 10 to 15 years. The major benefits supporting this trend are better energy efficiency, impr

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    The interaction between excavation of Trojane tunnel and an anchored pile retaining wall

    By V. Jovicic, J. Likar

    The knowledge of the geological sequence and hydrological conditions in the area of portals was the basis for the design of the entry of the highway into tunnel Trojane. Mudstone, claystone and sandst

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Practical steps to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) compliance for operational tailings storage facilities in South Africa

    By S. D. Dladla, S. Ramsamy

    The majority of the tailings dam operations in South Africa will be required to comply with the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) within the next one to three years, dependin

    Jun 2, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Investigating Entrainment Levels in Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using the Froth Stability and Water Recovery Methods

    By L. K. Witika, J. H. Masinja

    "Investigations of flotation characteristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi ores using formulated frothers were carried out. Of the six frothers tested, two came from the alcohol family, two from the glycol

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Mineralogical Solutions For Pyrometallurgical Problems - Synopsis

    By L. Andrews

    Mineralogy, traditionally associated with concentrator studies, is being increasingly applied to problems in pyrometallurgy. Such investigations commonly make use of a number of techniques, and the re

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Photogrammetry for Structural Mapping in Mining

    By G. Poropat, A. R. Guest, H. P. Grobler

    At the De Beers Consolidates Mines operations it is common practices to perform Geotechnical mapping of the newly exposed faces in the waste and ore rock. The purpose of Geotechnical mapping is to qua

    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
    Stability analysis of ore passes in the Kiirunavaara mine

    By J. Sjöberg, P. Lundman, E. Nordlund, C. Quinteiro

    Abstract In the Kiirunavaara underground mine, crude ore is transported through ore passes from the production levels to the main haulage level. Failure and stability problems have occurred in som

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    Slope modification of open pit wall using a genetic algorithm?case study: southern wall of the 6th Golbini Jajarmbauxite mine - Synopsis

    By K. Goshtasbi

    In this paper a genetic algorithm is used in a heavily jointed rock mass in order to investigate the critical circular slip surface and modification of slope surface. This method was applied to the so

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Investigations into the residual strength of a 2.5 m wide Bushveld Merensky Reef crush pillar - Synopsis

    By B. P. Watson

    The first crush pillars on the Bushveld platinum mines were introduced at Union Section in 1978. Before the introduction of crush pillars, serious problems were experienced when stoping advanced to a

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Properties of excavation damaged zone caused by drill and blast excavation

    By J. Autio, H. Malmlund

    The excavation damage zone (EDZ) caused by drill and blast excavation consists of intense damage adjacent to the remaining half barrel of the blast hole, new fracturing induced by the blast and reacti

    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
    A note on the strength of Flint particles

    By N. A. Smith, R. J. Fowell, J. L. Hislam

    Abstract: Data are presented from two sites in southeast England, where problems were encountered in tunnelling through ground containing flint. In response to the difficulties, substantial laboratory

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Numerical studies of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of rock mass around nuclear waste disposal repository

    By S. O. Choi, H. -S. Shin, W. -K. Song

    Nuclear waste should be disposed with the best warranty for the national health and welfare. Among the several repository systems, the deep underground disposal is considered to be a most suitable sys

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour

    By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier

    Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    External Corrosion Resistance Of Steel And Ferritic Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems

    By D. C. Oliver

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B.Sc. (Eng.) (Metallurgy and Materials) degree Corrosion in exhaust systems can occur on both the interior and exterior surfaces.

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Measurement of induced stress under high rock stress by compact conical-ended borehole overcoring technique

    By K. Sugawara, H. -S. Jeong, Y. Ishiguro, J. Otani, Y. Obara, A. Hirata

    A series of measurements of induced stress by the Compact Conical-ended Borehole Overcoring (CCBO) technique was performed within rock mass around a tunnel excavated in a region that an underground po

    Jan 1, 2003