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An experimental study on the electrical potential of non-piezoelectric geomaterials during fracturing and sliding
By T. Ito, N. Tokashiki, H. A. Bilgin, Ö. Aydan, T. Akagi
This study is concerned with the electric potential induced by deformation, fracturing and sliding of non-piezoelectric geomaterials. In experiments, the acoustic emissions together with electric pote
Jan 1, 2003
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A structured approach to the evaluation of the energy requirements of HPGR and SAG mill circuits in hard ore applications - Synopsis
By P. Rosario
The application of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) has been growing in the mining industry for the last 10 to 15 years. The major benefits supporting this trend are better energy efficiency, impr
Jan 1, 2010
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The interaction between excavation of Trojane tunnel and an anchored pile retaining wall
By V. Jovicic, J. Likar
The knowledge of the geological sequence and hydrological conditions in the area of portals was the basis for the design of the entry of the highway into tunnel Trojane. Mudstone, claystone and sandst
Jan 1, 2003
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Practical steps to Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) compliance for operational tailings storage facilities in South Africa
By S. D. Dladla, S. Ramsamy
The majority of the tailings dam operations in South Africa will be required to comply with the new Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) within the next one to three years, dependin
Jun 2, 2022
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Investigating Entrainment Levels in Lumwana and Kansanshi Ores using the Froth Stability and Water Recovery Methods
By L. K. Witika, J. H. Masinja
"Investigations of flotation characteristics of Lumwana and Kansanshi ores using formulated frothers were carried out. Of the six frothers tested, two came from the alcohol family, two from the glycol
Jan 1, 2015
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Annual Mine Planning And Execution Buffering - A Safety Imperative ? Synopsis
By R. C. D. Phillis
The annual mine planning process is one of the most important tactical/operational steps towards achieving strategic goals. These tactical plans are part of a very comprehensive Mineral Resource Manag
Jan 1, 2011
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Mineralogical Solutions For Pyrometallurgical Problems - Synopsis
By L. Andrews
Mineralogy, traditionally associated with concentrator studies, is being increasingly applied to problems in pyrometallurgy. Such investigations commonly make use of a number of techniques, and the re
Jan 1, 2011
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Photogrammetry for Structural Mapping in Mining
By G. Poropat, A. R. Guest, H. P. Grobler
At the De Beers Consolidates Mines operations it is common practices to perform Geotechnical mapping of the newly exposed faces in the waste and ore rock. The purpose of Geotechnical mapping is to qua
Jan 1, 2003
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Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuities
By W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli
ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper
Jan 1, 2003
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Stability analysis of ore passes in the Kiirunavaara mine
By J. Sjöberg, P. Lundman, E. Nordlund, C. Quinteiro
Abstract In the Kiirunavaara underground mine, crude ore is transported through ore passes from the production levels to the main haulage level. Failure and stability problems have occurred in som
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Slope modification of open pit wall using a genetic algorithm?case study: southern wall of the 6th Golbini Jajarmbauxite mine - Synopsis
By K. Goshtasbi
In this paper a genetic algorithm is used in a heavily jointed rock mass in order to investigate the critical circular slip surface and modification of slope surface. This method was applied to the so
Jan 1, 2008
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Investigations into the residual strength of a 2.5 m wide Bushveld Merensky Reef crush pillar - Synopsis
By B. P. Watson
The first crush pillars on the Bushveld platinum mines were introduced at Union Section in 1978. Before the introduction of crush pillars, serious problems were experienced when stoping advanced to a
Jan 1, 2008
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Properties of excavation damaged zone caused by drill and blast excavation
By J. Autio, H. Malmlund
The excavation damage zone (EDZ) caused by drill and blast excavation consists of intense damage adjacent to the remaining half barrel of the blast hole, new fracturing induced by the blast and reacti
Jan 1, 2003
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Is it wavy or rough?
By J. P. Harrison
ABSTRACT: The significant effect of fracture surface morphology on the mechanical behaviour of rock masses is well known and has been studied by many people. For linear profiles taken from fracture su
Jan 1, 2003
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A note on the strength of Flint particles
By N. A. Smith, R. J. Fowell, J. L. Hislam
Abstract: Data are presented from two sites in southeast England, where problems were encountered in tunnelling through ground containing flint. In response to the difficulties, substantial laboratory
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical studies of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of rock mass around nuclear waste disposal repository
By S. O. Choi, H. -S. Shin, W. -K. Song
Nuclear waste should be disposed with the best warranty for the national health and welfare. Among the several repository systems, the deep underground disposal is considered to be a most suitable sys
Jan 1, 2003
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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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External Corrosion Resistance Of Steel And Ferritic Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems
By D. C. Oliver
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B.Sc. (Eng.) (Metallurgy and Materials) degree Corrosion in exhaust systems can occur on both the interior and exterior surfaces.
Jan 1, 2003
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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