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  • 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
    Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from core

    By K. J. Oliver, A. G. Meyers, S. P. Hunt

    Deformation Rate Analysis (DRA) and porosimetry have been used to demonstrate the “stress memory” effect in rock and to estimate the vertical in-situ stress in samples of fine-coarse grained sandstone

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Large-scale 3D characterisation of in-situ stress field in a complex mining district prone to rockbursting

    By J. P. Josien, J. F. Noirel, F. Lahaie, P. Bigarre, M. Al Heib

    ABSTRACT: In June 2001, a fatal rockburst affected a longwall face in the Houillères du Bassin de Lorraine (HBL), France. Subsequently, a large operation of in situ stress measurements by overcoring w

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Proposed 2016 SAMREC Code

    By Steven Rupprecht

    "The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (the SAMREC Code or the Code) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for pu

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification system

    A 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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • 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
    Evaluation of the importance of thermo-hydro-mechanical couplings on the performance assessment of a deep underground storage design

    By A. Rejeb, A. Millard

    ABSTRACT: An evaluation of the importance of the thermo-hydro-mechanical couplings (THM) on the performance assessment of a deep underground storage design has been made as part of the international D

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A theoretical model for the characterisation of rock mass mechanical properties—Application at the Äspö HRL, Sweden

    By A. Fredriksson, R. Christiansson, I. Staub

    A theoretical model based on DFN models and 2D DEM numerical modelling has been developed for evaluating the rock mass mechanical properties. The description of the methodology is non-site related and

    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
    Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavations

    By J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser

    Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Shear-flow coupling properties of a rock joint and its modelling by Geographic Information System (GIS)

    By Y. Mitani, F. Vallier, T. Esaki

    Shear-flow coupling tests are conducted using an original apparatus, and a shear-flow coupling model using Geographic Information System (GIS) is developed in order to evaluate shear-flow coupling pro

    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
    Design of open pit slopes in Ganboke gold mine, Chad

    By K. -C. Han, S. -Y. Kim

    This study was carried out in a bid to survey Ganboke gold mine in Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Province, southwestern Chad. The Ganboke mine is now being prepared for investigation and development, and the resea

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structures

    By 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

  • 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
    Strength of model rock masses with discontinuous joints

    By Van Sint JanM., M. Prudencio

    ABSTRACT We report the results of a model-testing program to evaluate the strength characteristics of non-persistent joints. We describe the conditions under which new tensile cracks generate and

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Applicability of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion and the effect of the anisotropy on intact rock samples from “Athens Schist”

    By P. Marinos, G. Tsiambaos, H. Saroglou

    The anisotropic behaviour of “Athens Schist” has been brought out through the testing of specimens with varying orientation of schistosity with respect to the major principal stress under uniaxial, tr

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South Africa (0100580e-7046-4d83-b544-b2f8a0fc0e33)

    By Basson. J., L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer

    The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the

    Jan 1, 2004