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Increased Productivity Of Zinc Roasters And SO2 -Quality
By Pekka Taskinen
Advanced optimizing control of the fluidised bed zinc roaster has been in use for an extended period at Boliden Kokkola and the implications are seen as extended bed stability, increased throughput an
Jan 1, 2008
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Translocation of an Endangered Succulent Plant Species From Sandstone Outcrops Earmarked for Coal Mining
By E. Harris
Frithia humilis is an endangered succulent plant species. Its distribution range overlaps with the coal fields of Mpumalanga and it is therefore threatened by opencast mining activities in particular.
Jan 1, 2014
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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
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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavations
By J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock mass defect patterns and the Hoek-Brown failure criterion
By S. Read, G. Cook
The Hoek-Brown failure criterion is often applied to a wider range of rocks than the isotropic rock masses to which it is strictly applicable. This paper evaluates the patterns of defects in rock mas
Jan 1, 2003
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"The Advantages Of Ili Inspection And Practical Issues Involved In Undertaking Projects". - Introduction
By Ernie Holden, Chris Ringas
In the last 20 years, In Line Inspection (ILI) using intelligent pigs has become the principal tool used by pipeline operators to assess the condition of their pipelines. New pipelines are normally de
Jan 1, 2006
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Rockburst Prediction - Case Studies Using A Kinematics Of Failure Approach
By W. de Beer
We present aspects of one of several ongoing case studies used in the development of prediction techniques for major seismic instabilities. The current investigation centres on accelerated coseismic d
Jan 1, 1998
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Parameter variability in the toppling stability of rock blocks
By J. Muralha
The paper presents the limit equilibrium equations for the analysis of toppling blocks on a rock slope. The safety conditions are assessed by a numeric procedure implemented in an Excel worksheet. The
Jan 1, 2003
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Shortwall facebreak beneath a dolerite sill—learning points from a recent event at Matla Coal mine
By J. W. Latilla, J. J. van Wijk
A running facebreak ahead of the powered support units occurred on the number 4 seam at Matla Coal’s number 3 shaft (Matla 3) in April and May 2002.Very difficult mining conditions were experienced fo
Jan 1, 2003
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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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About common principles of developed geomechanical classifications and discrepancies in estimation of strength of rock masses
By Y. P. Shoupletsov
ABSTRACT. A retrospective analysis of some geomechanical classifications for rock masses is presented. It is shown that estimates of rock mass strength according to geomechanical classifications devel
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of “Optimine” to evaluate risks associated with extraction of a remnant pillar at depth
By S. K. Murphy, K. B. Le Bron, A. K. Ward, S. Hayes, T. Rangasamy
A process for evaluating different options for extraction of mining blocks is presented. The process is described and an example of the application of the process to a case study is presented.
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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Abrasivity of Icelandic basalts
By J. -P. Gisiger
On the basis of laboratory test results a comparison of various parameters (unconfined compressive strength, CERCHAR and LCPC abrasivity indexes, mineralogy) is presented and discussed in order to out
Jan 1, 2003
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A cleaner production assessment of the ultra-fine coal waste generated in South Africa - Synopsis
By J. F. Reddick
The South African coal mining industry is currently disposing of about 10 million tons of ultra-fine coal (<150 µm) per year. Once discarded, these sulphur-containing ultra-fines contribute to several
Jan 1, 2007
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Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour
By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier
Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef
Jan 1, 2003
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Dimensioning of Tunnels in Swelling Rock
By P. Wittke-Gatterman
ABSTRACT: A three dimensional constitutive law for swelling rock is presented. It can be applied to the osmotic swelling of mudstone as well as to the swelling of rocks containing anhydrite. It descri
Jan 1, 2003
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Investigation of the geomechanical criteria for safe and efficient crown pillar extraction beneath stabilised rock rockfill at the Crusader Mine
By J. Whitford
The established crown pillar extraction method at Gold Fields Australia Ltd.’s Crusader Mine, leads to the significant dilution and poor recovery of ore due to caving of the overlying loose rockfill.
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Reduction Of Chromite Ore At Different Flow Rates Of Inert Gas
By Dolly Chakraborty, S. Ranganathan, S. N. Sinha
Pre-reduction of chromite outside the submerged-arc furnace (SAF) can significantly lower the specific power consumption in the SAF process. Conventional processes for the pre-reduction of the ore ope
Jan 1, 2007