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  • 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
    Key Aspects of Bench Flotation as a Geometallurgical Characterization Tool

    By V. Ross

    "Bench-scale flotation tests play a major role in the geometallurgical process value chain. Despite their apparent simplicity, these tests pose pitfalls in terms of operation, as well as the interpret

    Mar 1, 2019

  • 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
    Performance Optimization of an Industrial Gamma Activation Assay System for Analysing Gold and Rare Metal Ores

    By A. Sokolov, M. Demsky, E. Hasikova, V. Gostilo

    "Previously, we upgraded and implemented two gamma activation assay (GAA) systems designed to analyse the gold content in raw ores at Zarafshan laboratory, Uzbekistan, and achieved a detection limit o

    May 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Development of a Blast-Induced Vibration Prediction Model Using an Artificial Neural Network

    By S. Sinha, S. Ganguly

    "In an opencast mine explosives are used for fragmentation of rock. Inefficient use of explosive energy in an opencast operation produces excessive ground vibration, which is measured by peak particle

    Feb 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modelling

    By M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka

    Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Gold - The Ultimate Metal

    By R. A. Plumbridge

    The Honourable Mr Molefe, Premier of the North- West Province; Or Scot-Russel, Chairman of the CMMI's XV Congress; Mr Loton, Chairman of the CMMI; distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. At

    Jan 1, 1994

  • SAIMM
    Behaviour of low molecular weight polymers as dispersants of oil sands tailings, H. Alizadeh, S. Finora, M.R. MacIver, and M. Pawlik

    By M. R. MacIver, M. Pawlik, S. Finora, H. Alizadeh

    The dispersion of mature fine oil sands tailings (MFT) by the addition of sodium lignosulfonate was studied using contact angle measurements, optical scattering, and particle size measurements. Lignos

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    A Simultaneous Mining and Mineral Processing Optimization and Sustainability Evaluation Prepared During a Platinum Project Prefeasibility Study

    By S. F. Burks

    "This paper develops themes explained at two SAIMM platinum conferences. Optimization techniques can be used to significantly increase the value of mining businesses by enabling better long-term plann

    Jan 1, 2016

  • 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
    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
    Modeling of factors influencing the extent of mud infiltration in a fractured rock mass

    By C. Tan, C. Detournay

    Wellbore stability is a major concern for drilling in naturally fractured formations. The infiltration of drilling mud into the fractures is a factor, which may compromise wellbore integrity due to t

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Impact of Competent Persons’ judgements in Mineral Resources classification

    By K. Dagdelen , S. K. A. Owusu

    Uncertainty with regard to estimated grades and tonnages of a mineral deposit demands risk assessment in order to build investor confidence and attract the interest of other stakeholders in the succes

    Aug 8, 2024

  • SAIMM
    Kwaliteitsbeheer in die metallurgiese bedryf

    By W. J. Kotzé

    Die derde colloquium van die Spesialiste-afdeling van die SAIMM is op 19 November 1980by die Universiteit van Pretoria gehou en is deur sowat 40 mense bygewoon. Dr J. P. Hugo tree as Voorsitter op en

    Jan 1, 1981

  • SAIMM
    Numerical approach to influence of pore pressure magnitude and gradient on fracture propagation in brittle heterogeneous rocks

    By T. H. Yang, K. K. Lee, Z. Z. Liang, C. A. Tang, L. C. Li, Y. Tsui, L. G. Tham

    Abstract: A series of numerical tests of hydraulic fracturing in heterogeneous rocks were performed to investigate the influence of pore pressure magnitude and gradient on initiation and propagation

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Towards Benchmarking Of Safety Performance In The Platinum Sector

    By B. Genc

    Safety in South African mines is a subject of significant interest, since many mining companies are experiencing production deficits due to safety-related stoppages. In this paper, safety data from t

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrations

    By J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl

    SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Masjed-e-Soleiman HEPP, Iran Rock Engineering Investigations, Analysis, Design and Construction

    By F. B. Samani, B. Stabel

    The 1,000 MW Hydro Power Station Masjed-e-Soleiman (formerly called Godar-e-Landar) in Iran is under construction since 1992. The rock engineering aspects of the major underground structure, i.e. the

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A Review of Work-Integrated Learning in South African Mining Engineering Universities

    By L. A. Maseko

    "As part of the mining engineering curriculum, students are required to be placed in industry for vacation work or work-integrated learning (WIL). In this paper we review work-based placement as done

    Dec 1, 2018