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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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Geotechnical risk assessment of an underground magnesite mine
By T. Frömmer, H. Wagner
An inter-disciplinary geotechnical study has been carried out in an Austrian magnesite mine. The paper describes the how geological data, in situ and laboratory tests as well as subjective, empirical,
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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Rockbursts in the period of mining activity reduction in Ostrava-Karvina Coalfield
By V. Velicka, J. Ptacek, R. Snuparek, P. Konecny, G. Takla
Coal mining in Ostrava-Karvina coalfield is being accompanied by rockbursts. 82 rockbursts occurred within the period between 1990 and 2002. Natural and technological factors from these rockbursts wer
Jan 1, 2003
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The integrated use of IT to manage the Economic Resources Department at Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine
By K. G. Lomberg
The integration of various highly sophisticated IT applications has been implemented at Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, a new platinum mine in the Anglo Platinum Group. This system is required to ass
Jan 1, 2003
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A computer program for estimation of support requirements for circular shafts
By 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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Integration of CSIR- and CSIRO-type of overcoring rock stress data at the Zedex Test Site, Äspö HRL, Sweden
By F. H. Cornet, D. Ask, O. Stephansson
We have conducted a stress analysis of overcoring stress measurements undertaken at the Zedex Test Site (ZTS) in the Äspö HRL, Sweden. Two different types of overcoring cells have been used at the sit
Jan 1, 2003
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A weathering model for the northern KwaZulu-Natal coastal dune cordon, South Africa
By C. Ware, R. Uken, G. Whitmore
The coastal dune cordon of northern KwaZulu-Natal is among the highest in the world reaching heights in excess of 180 m and up to 2 km in width. It comprises a complex system of Quaternary stacked dun
Jan 1, 2003
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Development and testing of a vehicle collision avoidance system based on GPS and wireless networks for open-pit mines
By A. Nieto
A vehicle proximity warning–collision avoidance system is being developed using GPS and wireless local area networks to improve safety of off-highway trucks in open pit mines. After two-and a-half yea
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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The gas-dynamic method of calculation of explosion-proof distances during explosions of methane-air mixture in mines with regard to explosion protective structures
By D. Yu. Paleev, O. Yu. Lukashov, A. Yu. Krainov, E. R. Shrager, I. M. Vasenin
The gas-dynamic method is presented of calculation of explosion-proof distances during an explosion of the methane-air mixture in mine working. On the basis of this method is modelled of shock waves i
Jan 1, 2003
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Redox catalysts for Becher aeration
By S. Fletcher, C. Calle, K. Constanti-Carey, R. Ruzbacky, M. D. Horne
Laboratory test-work has established that two classes of redox catalysts based on anthraquinone and bipyridinium derivatives are effective in accelerating the rate of removal of metallic iron from red
Jan 1, 2003
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Confinement dependence on cohesion weakening
By S. J. Thomas, P. A. Lilly, J. A. L. Napier
An industry research project has been established to examine the issue of rock mass failure in large open pit slopes. The approach began with numerically modelling failure at the laboratory scale wit
Jan 1, 2003
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eForce..Newest generation of electrostatic separator for the minerals sands industry
By 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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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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Centre for research of fires and ventilation in tunnels ‘San Pedro de Anes’
By J. L. Fuentes-Cantillana, J. B. Solar Menéndez, A. O. Cámara
The Principality of Asturias is a region situated in Northern Spain with two centuries of tradition in underground coal mining. In addition, its uneven relief has obliged the construction of a great n
Jan 1, 2003
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Hazardous passage of Mrazovka tunnel under a reinforced concrete structure
By I. Zemanek, A. Rozsypal
Mrazovka tunnel was excavated under one building whose subsurface space was not possible to reinforce against additional settlements induced by digging. In the presented contribution the risk analysis
Jan 1, 2003
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Proceedings, 106th Annual General Meeting, 2003
The 106th Annual General Meeting of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in the J.C. Lemmer Auditorium, SA National Museum of Military History, 22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold, Joh
Jan 1, 2003
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Effects of two parallel fractures with nonlinear deformational behavior on one-dimensional P-wave propagation
By X. B. Zhao, J. G. Cai
When stress wave propagates through fractured rock masses, the wave will be slowed and attenuated due to the presence of these fractures. If the amplitude of stress wave is large enough to mobilize no
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering design
By R. J. Pine, J. M. Rance, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: The safe design of excavations created in a fractured rock mass is of paramount importance in rock engineering. Depending on the nature of the stress regime acting on an excavation, and the
Jan 1, 2003