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  • SAIMM
    A numerical study of seismic damage to deep underground openings

    By H. Gercek, M. Genis

    In this paper, the effects of dynamic loads on the geometry of the failure zone occurring around underground openings, excavated in deep and massive rock masses, have been investigated. Following an e

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Deformability analysis of infinite jointed rock mass by the RCOD

    By K. Sugawara, Y. Hirakawa, A. Sato

    The rock mass properties such as deformability and permeability are highly dependent on the existence of cracks. The Ratio of Crack Opening Dependency (RCOD) was proposed as a new index to evaluate th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Experimental Determination of Compressive, Pulling and Torsional Resistance of Mudcakes using a Triple Action Load Cell Assembly

    By Md. Amanullah

    A novel triple action load cell assembly (LCA) was developed to determine three index parameters reflecting compressive, tensile and shear characteristics of mudcakes. The results indicate that the te

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Scale effect on the geometrical and mechanical properties of rock joints

    By N. Fardin, O. Stephansson, L. Jing

    A pair of silicon rubber replicas of size 250 mm by 250 mm, from a natural rock joint, was used to produce several high strength concrete fracture replicas of different sizes, from 50 mm by 50 mm to 2

    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
    Synergistic Effects Among Dithiocarbonates (DTC), Dithiophosphate (DTP) And Trithiocarbonates (TTC) In The Flotation Of Merensky Ores

    By W. Breytenbach

    Traditionally, dithiocarbonates (xanthates) have been the preferred collectors for the flotation of platinum-bearing sulphides. However, collector development has led to trithiocarbonates (TTC), which

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Technical and economic optimisation of an underground limestone mine

    By M. B. Díaz Aguado, I. Á. Fernández, C. González Nicieza, B. S. Menéndez

    This paper summarizes the works that the Research “Group of Ground Engineering”, belonging to the Mining Department of the University of Oviedo, Spain, has been developing in close cooperation with th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Monitoring and stability analysis of intake tunnels Karun III H.E.P.P.

    By R. Tabanrad

    This article examines the stability analysis of intake tunnels of Karun III dam & power plant. The tunnels have been excavated with a 3-dimensional and fairly complicated geometry in Pabdeh weak forma

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Explore the geological conditions around the tunnel face using the seismic reflective survey

    By J. M. Descour, K. Aoki, S. Shirasagi

    This paper describes the tunnel seismic reflective survey, which has been developed by the authors in order to detect the geological condition ahead of the tunnel face three-dimensionally using reflec

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Analyses of Tunnel Stress Failures at Pyhäsalmi Mine

    By M. Hakala, P. Tolppanen

    A method to predict stress-induced failures around excavations based on the mapped geological and rock mechanical information is studied. Totally of 7 km of newly excavated tunnels are mapped in the I

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Analysis of a rock slope failure in a feldspar open pit mine

    By G. Iabichino, M. Cravero, F. Nacci, L. Rinaldi, L. Vigliero

    ABSTRACT: The proposed paper is aimed at analysing the failure of a steep cliff slope that, in the past, was exploited for open pit mining operations. A volume of over 400,000m3 of gneissic aplitic ro

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Backfill heat load contribution in deep level mining operations

    By C. A. Rawlins

    In an underground mine the ingress of heat can generally be attributed to two sources (Rock exposure and artificial mechanisms). The heat load relating rock exposure is subdivided into stoping [~40%]

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    Rock avalanche run out prediction: combined application of two numerical methods

    By R. Poisel, C. Scavia, Preh A., W. Roth, M. Pirulli

    ABSTRACT: Two methodologies for the three-dimensional simulation of the run out of rock avalanches are presented: one based on a granular approach and the other based on a continuum equivalent approac

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The testing of suspensions seats for the control of whole-body vibration (WBV) in the South African mining industry

    By J. L. van Niekerk, J. Gunaselvam

    This study investigates the use of appropriate seating systems for the control of whole-body vibration exposure in vehicles used in the SA mining industry. Six suspension seats were tested with six t

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and lining

    By A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi

    Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation

    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
    Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levels

    By K. Yathavan

    Fracturing of rock at low stress levels can be a source of unexpected problems in rock engineering: • the resulting instability can be a safety hazard; • in very brittle rocks it may be associated

    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
    TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diameters

    By S. Okubo, K. Fukui

    Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th

    Jan 1, 2003