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  • SAIMM
    The role of an advanced shotcrete constitutive model for reliable predictions of the ground-shotcrete interaction in tunneling

    By D. Boldini, R. Lackner, H. A. Mang

    ABSTRACT: In this paper, the strong interaction between the hardening shotcrete lining and the surrounding ground in NATM tunneling is investigated by means of axisymmetric analyses, accounting for th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Development Of Alternative Techniques For Matte Level Measurements In Sulphide Smelting Furnaces

    By B. van Beek, J. Ndlovu, K. T. Hara, J. M. A. Geldenhuis

    This paper describes the development of an alternative technique for measuring the matte level height in sulphide smelting furnaces. The initial studies involved applying electrochemical oxygen probes

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Durability and Subzero Temperature Effects on Argillaceous Clastic Rocks

    By G. Dhakal, J. -I. Kodama, K. Neaupane, T. Yoneda

    ABSTRACT Durability tests and evaluation of sub-zero temperature effects to some argillaceous clastic rocks were carried out. Welded tuff, limestone, sandstone and schist samples collected from di

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Hydraulic Hoisting Technology For Platinum Mines

    By G. van den Berg

    Anglo Platinum has initiated a project to investigate hydraulic hoisting technology for platinum mines. Hydraulic hoisting systems are categorized as pumping, fluidizing feeder or displacement feede

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Triaxial tests of carboniferous slates with static and dynamic loading

    By B. Zlender

    ABSTRACT: The paper presents investigation of carboniferous slates from the Trojane hilly area performed on series of samples of equal material. The results of static loading tests show that carbonife

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Rockbursts in the period of mining activity reduction in Ostrava-Karvina Coalfield

    By V. Velicka, J. Ptacek, R. Snuparek, P. Konecny, G. Takla

    Coal mining in Ostrava-Karvina coalfield is being accompanied by rockbursts. 82 rockbursts occurred within the period between 1990 and 2002. Natural and technological factors from these rockbursts wer

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    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
    Visualising and Understanding the Stress Path for Rock Mechanics Modelling and Testing, and Rock Engineering Design

    By J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson.

    ABSTRACT: When considering the rock stress component of rock mechanics design, the basic procedure is to consider the pre-existing stress-state in the rock mass and then estimate the disturbance to th

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Redox catalysts for Becher aeration

    By S. Fletcher, C. Calle, K. Constanti-Carey, R. Ruzbacky, M. D. Horne

    Laboratory test-work has established that two classes of redox catalysts based on anthraquinone and bipyridinium derivatives are effective in accelerating the rate of removal of metallic iron from red

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The interaction of rock mass properties and the project specific boundary conditions as basis for the design of deep excavation pits

    By R. Katzenbach, M. Vogler, U. Adamietz

    Abstract The design of deep excavation pits in rock mass is dependent as well on the mechanical properties of the rock mass as for example the orientation and the type of discontinuities like bed

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Analysis of the correlation between bending phenomena and physical-mechanical and petrographic parameters of Carrara marble slabs

    By C. A. Garzonio, A. M. G. Affuso

    The paper describes the analyses and the tests carried out on representative slabs of white Carrara marble which have highlighted the correlation between the micro fabrics and physical and mechanical

    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
    Design tools to minimize the occurrence of ore pass interlocking hang-ups in metal mines

    A comprehensive review of ore pass records, from ten Quebec underground mines, indicated some of the limitations of available design tools to predict the occurrence of ore pass interlocking hang-ups i

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Fluidized Bed Roasting Of Micro-Pelletized Zinc Concentrate: Part I?Pellet Strength And Roasting Kinetics - Synopsis

    By S. Heukelman

    Zinc or, a zinc refinery in South Africa, uses oxygen enrichment of up to 26% O2 in its fluidizing air to increase concentrate-throughput in its fluidized bed roasters. The aim of the study is to dete

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of dynamic grouting effect for Low-permeable rock

    By S. Wakita, K. Aoki, Y. Mito, K. Date

    It is of great importance to prevent a leakage of hazardous substances from underground storage plants, because this certainly leads to a fatal disaster for human societies. Therefore, effective grout

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A review of information on the influence of plan curvature on rock slope stability and its effect on the volume of wedge failures

    By R. Armstrong

    The stability of rock slopes is significantly influenced by their curvature in plan view. The importance of this in open pit mining is indicated by the fact that, in a deep pit, steepening of the slop

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Analyses of Tunnel Stress Failures at Pyhäsalmi Mine

    By M. Hakala, P. Tolppanen

    A method to predict stress-induced failures around excavations based on the mapped geological and rock mechanical information is studied. Totally of 7 km of newly excavated tunnels are mapped in the I

    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