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  • SAIMM
    In-situ stress measurements in an underground oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring methods

    By S. O. Choi, C. Park, C. Sunwoo

    Two methods of stress measurements have been executed on the surface and underground to con-struct an oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring method. The first measurement has been pe

    Jan 1, 2003

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    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
    Rock engineering, crucial for sustainable development in the South African mining industry

    By D. J. Adams, W. K. Rymon-Lipinski

    Rock engineering plays a crucial role in contributing to sustainable development in South African mining. A framework for this has been created through legislation and structures to encourage the mini

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    Application of borehole seismic and AE monitoring technique in the rock cavern

    By M. Tanaka, K. Aoki, T. Mori, H. Morioka, K. Iwano, T. Kanagawa

    To estimate the detailed characteristics of the rock around the cavern during excavation, new monitoring technique for dynamic properties of the rock has been applied. In this paper, micro-seismic mon

    Jan 1, 2003

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    The influence of methane inflow upon the development of a fire centre in an underground Coal Mine

    By W. Dziurzynski, S. Nawrat, A. Krach

    The paper presents research on the influence of the goaf methane inflow on a fire. The problem was investigated by a computer simulation of a fire developing in a goaf. A relevant mathematical model o

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Virtual reality applications in the Australian minerals industry

    Virtual Reality (VR) simulations are excellent tools for training, education, simulation of abnormal and dangerous conditions in mines and solving complex problems. Although the concept of VR has been

    Jan 1, 2003

  • 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
    Transient states of air parameters in mine workings caused by a disaster

    By W. Dziurzynski

    Transient states of the air parameters in mine workings occur as the effects of natural and technological disturbances, and in particular as a result of changes in ventilation conditions, caused by al

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Revaluation of rock mass classification using multivariate analysis and estimation of the tunnel support

    By B. H. Kim, S. K. Chung

    RMR, Rock Mass Rating, is one of the famous rock classifications. However, RMR was proposed empirically and absolutely depends on the experience of engineer. Therefore, engineering verification is nee

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Underwind and overwind protection systems with enhanced self-sufficiency

    By R. W. Ottermann, N. D. L. Burger, A. J. von Wielligh, P. R. de Wet, J. L. Steyn

    Underwind and overwind protection system concepts for mine hoist shafts were developed in conjunction with and for the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC). End-of-wind operation of

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Morphological approach to volume calculation of complex 3D geological objects

    By D. R. Hack, N. M. Sirakov, M. L. Feves, M. Iwanowski

    This paper presents a new approach capable of volume calculation of 3D reconstructed geological objects. The method is based on a well-known concept that states the volume of an object can be computed

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Upgrading the stability of three masonry dams in different ways

    By W. Wittke, D. Schröder, H. Polczyk

    ABSTRACT: The Urft dam, the Diemel dam and the Eder dam are three old masonry damslocated in Germany. The paper describes the rehabilitation measures and the correspondingstability analyses carried ou

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Iron slag dump material and leachate treatment

    By A. C. Moorgas, J. Divall

    This study investigates the feasibility of using waste iron slag, the by-product from a mineral sands processing works, in road construction. The study includes the different options investigated for

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The local prognosis of the hazard of coal self-ignition in the course of carrying out the mining operations

    By P. S. Pashkovsky

    Theoretical and experimental investigations of the process of self-heating the coal accumulation with use of geological and mining conditions of development of the seams, as well of mass recoil parame

    Jan 1, 2003

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    Kinetics of chromite vs. ilmenite magnetization during oxidative roasting of ilmenite concentrates

    By J. D. Steenkamp

    In a paper presented at the Heavy Minerals Conference 2001 a laboratory scale investigation on the beneficiation of an ilmenite containing waste stream by magnetizing roasting was reported1.This waste

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges Project

    By H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang

    Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The basic tendencies of raising the fire safety of the conveyor belts for coal mines

    By L. S. Belyayeva, A. S. Chumak, N. N. Boyko, A. V. Bondarenko

    Analysis of results of many years concerned study of the fire hazard parameters of the material of the mine conveyor belts come in for use at the mines of the Ukraine in 1984-2002 that was carried out

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and design

    By A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam

    The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus

    Jan 1, 2003