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                     Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and lining Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and liningBy A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Development and application of new technology for 3D Geomechanical model test of large underground group caverns Development and application of new technology for 3D Geomechanical model test of large underground group cavernsBy S. Jiansheng, H. Nakayama, D. Lu, A. Wang ABSTRACT: New techniques and methods for 3D geo-mechanical model test are presented in this paper. The new model material NIOS with high density and low cost; the so-called DPSS (Discrete Principal St Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levels Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levelsBy K. Yathavan Fracturing of rock at low stress levels can be a source of unexpected problems in rock engineering: • the resulting instability can be a safety hazard; • in very brittle rocks it may be associated Jan 1, 2003 
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                     A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditions A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditionsBy 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 
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                     TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diameters TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diametersBy S. Okubo, K. Fukui Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Ground behavior investigation during roof fall in a roadway Ground behavior investigation during roof fall in a roadwayBy V. V. Nazimko, A. I. Hohotva, S. N. Alexandrov, V. P. Sazhnev, V. S. Zaharov Ground behaviour in the vicinity of a roadway has been investigated using a physical model and in situ tests during a roof fall. It was discovered that behaviour of the ground is governed by irreversi Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Effect of true tri-axial loading schemes on fracturing of limestone Effect of true tri-axial loading schemes on fracturing of limestoneBy J. -P. Tshibangu, A. Vervoort, A. Lavrov Abstract: The aim of the research presented is to study the effect of complex loading schemes on the fracturing process during loading and/or unloading. A first set of experiments was done using a pol Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Simulation of Hopkinson effect by discrete element method Simulation of Hopkinson effect by discrete element methodBy Harushige Kusumi, Yuzuru Ashida, Toshiki Watanabe, Toshifumi Matsuoka ABSTRACT: The technique of various kinds of numerical analysis offered remarkable results to explication of many rock mechanical phenomena. These techniques regarded a rock stratum as a continuum bod Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock mass Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock massBy Y. Guglielmi, V. Merrien-Soukatchoff, I. Kadiri ABSTRACT: Hydraulic experiments have been conducted since 1997 within a small fractured calcareous rock mass in southeastern France, at a site called Coaraze. On this reduced-scale site closing a floo Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Application of simulation techniques for combined risk assessment of both geological and grade model—an example Application of simulation techniques for combined risk assessment of both geological and grade model—an exampleBy C. E. Dohm The paper serves to show the importance of both a geological model and geostatistical model that support one another in mineral resource evaluation. It highlights the advantage of reference models for 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 Investigation of the geomechanical criteria for safe and efficient crown pillar extraction beneath stabilised rock rockfill at the Crusader MineBy 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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                     Early detection of mining truck failure by modelling its operation with neural networks classification algorithms Early detection of mining truck failure by modelling its operation with neural networks classification algorithmsBy H. Hu, T. S. Golosinski The paper reports on use of neural network algorithms to model performance and condition of mining trucks. The model inputs are selected digital data streams collected by truck Vital Information Manag Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Monitoring the lining of an ilmenite smelting furnace Monitoring the lining of an ilmenite smelting furnaceBy K. Sørli, H. Elstad, I. M. Skaar, A. Hildal Generally, monitoring of refractory furnace linings is of interest to the metallurgical industry. The main issues are to control wear of the furnace lining and break out of molten metal. Penetration o Jan 1, 2003 
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                     The repeated reversal of the ventilation streams as the method of fighting the fires in the goafs The repeated reversal of the ventilation streams as the method of fighting the fires in the goafsBy P. S. Pashkovsky, S. N. Smolanov The essence of the method consists in creation of drop of opposite sign at the isolating stoppings, by which air losses through the accident district change direction of their motion. The period of re Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supports Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supportsBy P. N. Erasmus, M. Heyns, M. J. Pretorius The characteristic of stope supports plays a vital role in the design of the supports. This paper deals with the characterisation of both cellular lightweight concrete and timber supports since both Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Bord-And-Pillar Mining In Inclined Orebodies Bord-And-Pillar Mining In Inclined OrebodiesBy J. T. Jordaan Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B. Eng (Mining Engineering) degree This paper addresses the critical parameters that need to be considered when designing a mechan Jan 1, 2003 
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                     The Challenges Facing Continuous Mining, Using Low Energy Rock Breaking Technologies The Challenges Facing Continuous Mining, Using Low Energy Rock Breaking TechnologiesBy A. V. Peake Continuous Mining presents an opportunity to extract reef in the stope ?continuously? by integrating the drill and blast activity using propellants or low energy charges. To date, the majority of effo Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Coal pillar loading systems Coal pillar loading systemsBy J. N. Van der Merwe, D. P. Roberts The two components of pillar design formula being used in South Africa are pillar strength and pillar load. While considerable effort has been directed to the determination of pillar strength, the oth Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Practical tool for quality control of overcoring stress measurement data Practical tool for quality control of overcoring stress measurement dataBy M. Hakala A computer program was developed to simulate transient strains and stresses during an overcoring in the situ stress measurement. The solution is based on superpositioning of elastic stresses. The meas Jan 1, 2003 
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                     Backfilling waste material composites environmental impact assessment Backfilling waste material composites environmental impact assessmentBy J. Kortnik Mining has always been, and still is, an activity which is vital for the development of mankind. This is because a predominant proportion of industrial products and energy is produced from raw materia Jan 1, 2003 
