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Prediction of the geological condition ahead of the tunnel face in TBM tunnels by geostatistical simulation technique
By K. Aoki, Y. Mito, S. Shirasagi
The authors developed the TBM Excavation Control System (the TBM Navigator), in order to realize the advanced observational construction. During the excavation using this system, the rock strength val
Jan 1, 2003
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessment
By A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
Jan 1, 2003
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Employee engagement among women in technical positions in the South Africa mining industry
By N. Mashaba, D. Botha
The aims of this study were to investigate the factors that influence women’s engagement in technical positions in the South African mining sector and to determine what could be done to promote their
Nov 6, 2023
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Dynamic Support Rationale and Systems
By U. Singh, E. T. Brown, J. Coxon
The rapid fracturing and deformation that occurs around excavations during rock bursts demand that support and reinforcement systems have both deformability and damping capabilities. The energy deman
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - Synopsis
Beatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from underground sources
Jan 1, 2011
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Effect of discontinuity orientation and spacing on the blasting performance in some open cast mines of TKI•-Turkey
By H. A. Bilgin, A. Özgenog?lu, G. Kaçar
In this study, the influences of rock mass properties on the blasting performance in open cast mines are investigated. To this end, discontinuity spacings and discontinuity orientations are measured a
Jan 1, 2003
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)
By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Pelletizing Of Sishen Concentrate - Synopsis
By P. Mbele
Iron ore concentrate is not easily transported to, or processed in, ironmaking plants, therefore it is necessary to agglomerate. This paper will determine the possibility of agglomerating Sishen conce
Jan 1, 2012
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The value proposition of circulating fluidized-bed technology for the utility power sector
By N. J. Castilla, R. Giglio
"Circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) combustion technology has been around for over 40 years, but over the last 6 years it has been commercially demonstrated at the 500 MWe scale at the Lagisza plant loca
Jan 1, 2015
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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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A Review Of Sub-Saharan Heavy Mineral Sand Deposits: Implications For New Projects In Southern Africa
By R. M. Tyler
The importance of the heavy mineral sands to southern African economic well-being cannot be over emphasized. The value of the worldwide titanium dioxide industry is estimated at $7 billion. Six out of
Jan 1, 2004
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Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potential
By H. Sekimoto, T. Matsuoka, K. Yasuhara, M. Ota, S. Akutagawa
A magnetic anisotropy sensor is used for nondestructive measurement of stress on surfaces of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel. The sensor is built on the principle of the magneto-strictive effe
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability evaluation for Jinping arch dam by using bifurcation model in 3D FEM analysis
By C. Steve
ABSTRACT: In this paper, the stability evaluation and bifurcation criteria are presented for the Jinping arch dam structure. The bifurcation models in failure status of the arch dam are derived from t
Jan 1, 2003
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A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And Engineering
By M. Andrews, B. J. Göhre, G. Strong, C. Terblanche
Mechanized mining can be experienced as a symphony by substituting the instruments for the different machines that each perform their own function and thus have different sounds. The drill-rig is the
Jan 1, 2006
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Measurement of induced stress under high rock stress by compact conical-ended borehole overcoring technique
By K. Sugawara, H. -S. Jeong, Y. Ishiguro, J. Otani, Y. Obara, A. Hirata
A series of measurements of induced stress by the Compact Conical-ended Borehole Overcoring (CCBO) technique was performed within rock mass around a tunnel excavated in a region that an underground po
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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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
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Strong Ground Motion And Site Response In Deep South African Mines
By A. M. Milev
A stand-alone instrument especially designed for recording strong ground motions was used in this study to create a large data base of peak particle velocities measured on stope hangingwalls. A total
Jan 1, 2005
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Noxious gas emissionss from the closed iron mines to the built-up areas on the surface
By D. Grabowski, Z. Pokryszka
ABSTRACT: Some residential areas of the iron basin of Lorraine (in the North-East of France) are affected by noxious gas emissions (under oxygenated, carbon dioxide loaded and radon loaded gas mixture
Jan 1, 2003