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  • SAIMM
    Experimental and numerical modelling of the tunnel face stability

    By J. Trckova, P. Prochazka

    Physical models from equivalent materials satisfying geometrical and physical similarity have been constructed. A special technology of simulating the excavation of an opening at the front part of a t

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    Small scale laboratory experiments of boulders bouncing on granular slopes

    By V. Labiouse, B. Heidenreich

    The rebound phenomenon, which occurs during rockfalls when a rock block impacts with a slope surface, is influenced by several parameters related not only to the slope material but also to the block a

    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
    Characterization Of Au Catalysts - Synopsis

    By T. van Heerden

    A range of supported gold catalysts was prepared by ion exchange, varying many of the preparation variables, including concentration in the precursor solution, washing procedure, as well as drying and

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    An experimental damage model for predicting the nonlinear behavior of rock

    By S. -H. Chang, C. -I. Lee, Y. -K. Lee

    Based on results from triaxial compressive tests, an experimental damage model to simulate post-peak behaviours as well as nonlinear behaviours before peak strength was developed. In order to consider

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Introduction To Nuasahi Chromite Mine ? An Under Ground Chromite Mine

    By Vinay Kumar Agrawal, Rama Nath Praharaj

    IMFA Group is the largest producer of Charge chrome not only in India but also in Asia. This Group has plants situated at Therubali and at Choudwar. They also have a Thermal power plant at Choudwar wh

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Insights Into The Influences Of Paste Additions And Levels On Söderberg Electrode Management

    By F. X. Prins, L. R. Nelson

    Tight control of electrode paste additions, hard and soft paste levels, baked zone position and electrode temperatures are integral to superior Söderberg electrode management practices. Paste addition

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Size effect on shear strength of computer-aided-manufactured joints

    By Y. -H. Chang, Y. -J. Jou, T. -S. Ueng, I. -H. Peng

    In order to systematically study the size effect on the shear strength of rock joints, this study used the computer-aided-manufacturing system to reproduce the artificial rock joints for saw-toothed j

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    In-situ stress measurements in an underground oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring methods

    By S. O. Choi, C. Park, C. Sunwoo

    Two methods of stress measurements have been executed on the surface and underground to con-struct an oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring method. The first measurement has been pe

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Characterization Of Clay Mineral Fractions In Tuffisitic Kimberlite Breccias By X-Ray Diffraction

    By J. Morkel

    During research on mainly the weathering of kimberlite, it became evident that its mineralogical composition is an important factor in the complex process of physical and chemical disintegration. The

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Effect of true tri-axial loading schemes on fracturing of limestone

    By J. -P. Tshibangu, A. Vervoort, A. Lavrov

    Abstract: The aim of the research presented is to study the effect of complex loading schemes on the fracturing process during loading and/or unloading. A first set of experiments was done using a pol

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Practices And Design For Extending The Hearth Life In The Mittal Steel Company Blast Furnaces

    By W. Carter, P. Chaubal, K. Spaleck, M. Schoeman, J. Bobek, W. Seegers

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, steel, hearth, blast furnace The Mittal Steel Company operates about 36 blast furnaces on four continents. Furnaces range from 1100 m3 to 4800 m3 inner volume. The focu

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Cansolv® SO2 Scrubbing System: Review Of Commercial Applications For Smelter SO2 Emissions Control

    By Valérie Léveillé

    As new legislation drives to lower SO2 emissions from metallurgical plants, plant managers face the challenge of keeping their costs under control. The Cansolv® SO2 Scrubbing System has been broadly a

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Sensibility analysis of the thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour of a radioactive waste storage shaft in a deep shale using probabilistic methods

    By S. Escoffier, A. Giraud, K. Su, F. Homand, N. Hoteit

    Abstract For the feasibility study of an underground waste disposal the characterization of the coupled behaviour of the host rock is required: Because of the very low permeability of these formations

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Probabilistic Determination of Rock Mass Behavior and Support of Tunnels

    By M. Pötsch, W. Schubert, A. Goricki

    Geological and geotechnical data are essential for the design of tunnels. To determine the rock mass behavior and the support of a planned tunnel excavation a consistent method for rock mass character

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A new evaluation method of JRC and its size effect

    By T. Saito, S. Murata

    An original concept of JRC-diagram that can evaluate JRC and its size-effect by using a fractal model was proposed. In order to confirm the applicability of the JRC-diagram, first, JRC of the tensile

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Tailings based pipe-support systems

    By C. E. Hales

    In an effort to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, AngloGold has embarked on a process to develop and deliver consistent, high quality, tailings based support or construction products to stopes an

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strategic and tactical requirements of a mining long-term plan

    By B. J. Kloppers, J. V. Z. Visser, C. J. Horn

    "The long-term plan (LTP) in a mineral resource company is defined by the quality of the mineral resource and represents the result of a series of trade-offs to fulfil internal organizational as well

    Jan 1, 2015

  • 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