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  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South Africa

    By T. Dlokweni

    Several Rockmass classification systems have been developed and used in Civil Engineering design and for underground mining operations. Some of these rockmass classification systems have been modified

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Effect of Yield Strength on Wear Rates of Railway Wheels

    By J. W. van der Merwe, A. S. Bolokang, M. J. Phasha, V. J. Matjeke, C. Moopanar

    "Excessive wear rates on railway wheels can result in rolling-stock derailments. If wear is detected early the possible derailments can be prevented by prematurely replacing wheelsets, although the in

    Jan 1, 2016

  • 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
    Latest Electrode Technology Delivering Improved Electrode Performance In Submerged Arc Furnaces

    By Henk van der Bijl, Sean Rogers, Eugene Sidorski, Alan Carpenter

    The electrode column is the heart of the submerged arc furnace. Superior electrode performance provides improved furnace performance. This paper describes the main features of the electrode column tha

    Jan 1, 2007

  • 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
    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
    Modelling water uptake in highly compacted bentonite in environmental sealing barriers

    By W. Wittke, J. Gattermann

    ABSTRACT: One alternative to close a radioactive waste repository in rock salt is the construction of a “Cross Section Closure (CSC)“ sealing barrier. The proposed material for the CSC is highly compa

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0

    By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge

    In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex

    By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner

    In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Use Of Computational Fluid Dynamics And Discrete Element Modeling To Understand The Effect Of Cell Size And Inflow Rate On Flotation Bank Retention Time Distribution And Mechanism Performance.

    By Richard Peaker, Jens Lichter, Alexander V. Potapov

    The recent combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) can provide considerable insight into the performance of flotation cells. One area of interest from a f

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in Australia

    By N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel

    ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Hatch Developments In Furnace Design In Conjunction With Smelting Plants In Africa

    By R. Sullivan, K. Joiner, B. Emery, M. de Vries, F. A. Stober, L. R. Nelson, J. M. A. Geldenhuis

    Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, smelting, converting, furnace design, furnace retrofit, high-intensity smelting, copper coolers, plate coolers, waffle coolers, tap-blocks, lower sidewall air-cooling, wall h

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Salient Issues In The Reporting Of Mineral Resources And Mineral Reserves In The Vein And Reef Mining

    By G Njowa

    Mineral resource evaluation and estimation process is not an exact science; however it depends on the knowledge and experience of the competent person and his ability to apply his mind, make reasonabl

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Towards best practice for routine seismic hazard assessment in mines

    By G. van Aswegen

    Seismic monitoring became commonplace in the deep South African gold mines in the early 1990’s. The discipline has, to a large extent, developed beyond the ‘research’ stage, and a ‘Guide to Seismic Mo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Identification Of Global Diamond Metallogenic Clusters To Assist Exploration

    By Mike de Wit

    Of the approximately 6,500 kimberlites known to date, less than 3% are diamondiferous and less than half of those are economically viable. Admittedly, this is a global figure and varies from area to a

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    Strategic long-term planning at Anglo Platinum - Synopsis

    By G. L. Smith

    This paper consolidates the key elements of seven contributions, on strategic long-term planning, to two of the three international conferences on Strategic versus Tactical approaches in Mining held o

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Mechanical–transport processes in salt: consequences for abandonment of underground exploitations

    By M. Ghoreychi, X. Daupley

    ABSTRACT: The paper is devoted to two major aspects related to the abandonment of salt mines: 1)- Long-term risk associated with the mechanical instability of surface and its consequences for public s

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strength, Deformability, and Micromechanics of Brittle Fracture in a Crystalline Rock Under True Triaxial Compressive Stresses

    By B. Haimson

    A new loading apparatus was fabricated and used to conduct true-triaxial compression tests on KTB amphibolite, a crystalline basement rock. Tests in dry jacketed samples reveal that the intermediate p

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Phase equilibria in the Fe-Zn-O system at conditions relevant to zinc sintering and smelting

    By R. Hansson

    Zincite and spinel phases are present in the complex slag systems encountered in zinc/lead sintering and zinc smelting processes. These phases form extensive solid solutions and are stable over a wide

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    The viability of using the Witwatersrand gold mine tailings for brickmaking

    By S. Ndlovu, M. Malatse

    "The Witwatersrand Basin is the heart of South Africa’a gold mining industry. The cluster of gold mines located in the Witwatersrand Basin generates a significant amount of mine tailings, which have a

    Jan 1, 2015