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  • SAIMM
    Shear behaviour of graphite infilled joints based on Constant Normal Stiffness (CNS) test conditions

    Due to the reduction in frictional resistance, the characteristics of joint infill have a major role to play on rock mass instability. This paper elucidates the laboratory behaviour of graphite infill

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Increasing efficiency of conveyor belt transporting system 4 Belt Lonmin - Synopsis

    By G. G. le Roux

    The purpose of the investigation was to assess various options for increasing the efficiency of the conveyor belt transporting system used at 4 Belt Shaft at Lonmin?s Marikana operations. The reason f

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Improving Financial Returns From Mining Through Geostatistical Simulation And The Optimized Advance Drilling Grid At El Tesoro Copper Mine ? Synopsis

    By J. M. Ortiz

    Grade control and short-term planning are usually based on the samples obtained from blastholes. These samples may carry a large sampling and sample preparation error. At El Tesoro copper mine in nort

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and design

    By A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam

    The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Internal Corrosion Of Slurry Pipelines Caused By Microbial Corrosion: Causes And Remedies (823fbe7e-37bc-47a1-8382-1714937f7253)

    By C. Ringas

    Pipelines are used extensively in industry to convey various products. Internal corrosion of pipelines can lead to perforation and leakage of the product. A growing problem, not often accurately recog

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Al(Ni/Tib2) Intermetallic Matrix Composite Coatings - Synopsis

    By A. P. I. Popoola

    Laser coatings are used for a wide variety of applications. TiB2/Ni intermetallic matrix composite coatings were fabricated on Al-substrate by a high power Rofin Sinar Nd: YAG solid-state laser. The c

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Journal impact factors – The good, the bad, and the ugly

    By D. F. Malan

    This paper provides an overview of the concepts of citations and journal impact factors, and the implications of these metrics for the Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurg

    Sep 1, 2022

  • SAIMM
    Time-Dependent Tensile Strengths of Bushveld Complex Rocks and Implications for Rock Failure Around Mining Excavations

    By D. Nyungu

    Despite observations of spalling and damage of mine excavation wall rock in the Bushveld Complex (BC) over the passage of time, there have been very few time-dependent or creep tests carried out in So

    Jan 1, 2014

  • SAIMM
    Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping system

    By Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki

    The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Method statement for Excavation of Powerhouse Cavern Considering Mudstone Layers in Masjed Soleiman Dam

    By M. Shahabi, M. Kashfi

    This paper briefly describes the excavation procedure of a powerhouse, comprising of its incremental excavation, reinforcement measures, and the installed monitoring system. During the first phase of

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Excavation simulation for information-oriented construction of large powerhouse caverns at depth

    By J. Xiao, Y. Jiang, Y. Tanabashi, Z. Song

    Modelling the effect of blasting-caused damage, anisotropy of rock masses and excavation sequence on deformational behaviour and stability of large-scale underground caverns is important in the design

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Importance of failure mechanisms for management of surface instability risk above abandones mines

    By J. P. Josien, Didier C.

    ABSTRACT: France now faces the closure of most of its mining sites. Surface instability risk may sometimes remain, especially where large underground voids exist. This paper illustrates the importance

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Dp3 Tunnels Section

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    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Numerical identification of the excavation damaged zone in rock salt

    By K. -H. Lux, Z. Hou

    ABSTRACT: It is well known in underground mining and waste disposal that the development of excavation damaged zones (EDZ), and thus, hydraulic pathways, is closely related to the excess in the corres

    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
    Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavities

    By A. Bouvard, N. Hoteit, E. Boidy, F. Pellet

    In the context of the construction of an Underground Research Laboratory devoted to the feasibility studies of radioactive waste deposits, it appears of the utmost importance to study the long-term be

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Classifying Quarries Vis-À-Vis Prospects Of Profitability - Synopsis

    By J. Dvorácek

    Similar to the case of any other business venture, the activities of mining industries are profit-oriented. Nothing will stop successful businesses in their quest for new localities to be prospected f

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    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