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An Approach to Predict Rock Mass Deformations in Three Dimensions for a Part of an Open Pit Mine and Comparison with Field Deformation Monitoring Data
By Pinnaduwa H. S. W. Kulatilake, Biao Shu
The intact rock properties and discontinuity properties for both Devonian Rodeo Creek (DRC) and Devonian Papovich (DP) rock formations that exist in the selected open-pit mine were determined from tes
Jan 1, 2015
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Evaluation of Groundwater Leakage into a Dam Foundation Drainage Tunnel
By J. M. Hong, H. K. Zheng, R. Hu, C. B. Zhou
The Jinping-I double curvature arch dam, located in the middle reach of the Yalong River and with a maximum height of 305 m, is the world highest dam of the same type that has been completed. Since th
Jan 1, 2015
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Sustainable Mining in a Buddhist Country: The Case of Thailand
By J. Kretschmann, K. Sakamornsnguan
"Sustainable development is an influential ethical concept in modern mining management. However, the concept is not culturally neutral because it is based on Christian, Western values. These values ca
Jan 1, 2015
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Characteristics of Strength Development of Fiber-Reinforced and Cement Improved Soft Clay of Shanghai
By Mu Chen, Ye-Shuang Xu, Dong-Wei Hou, Shui-Long Shen, Huai-Na Wu
"This paper presents a laboratory investigation on the mechanical behaviors of the cement-clay admixture improved by polypropylene fiber. Cement can significantly improve the clay admixture. The fiber
Jan 1, 2015
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Stochastic simulation for budget prediction for large surface mines in the South African mining industry
By V. S. S. Yadavalli, J. Hager, R. Webber-Youngman
"This article investigates the complex problem of a budgeting process for a large mining operation. Strict adherence to budget infers that financial results align with goals. In reality, the budget is
Jan 1, 2015
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Re-aligning the cutting sequence with general support work and drafting a support sequence at Simunye Shaft
By K. Lombard
"‘Roof support awaiting time’ (RSAT) is a term used at Goedehoop Colliery’s Simunye Shaft to describe the potential production time lost due to the continuous miner (CM) standing idle waiting for roof
Jan 1, 2015
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Observed Spatial and Temporal Behaviour of Seismic Rock Mass Response to Blasting
By K. Woodward
"SynopsisSeismically active mines generally experience an increase in seismic hazard due to rock mass instability following blasting. Re-entry protocols commonly include measures to limit the spatial
Jan 1, 2015
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Load-Deformation Based Design of Deep Mixing for Supporting MSE Walls at Kitimat LNG, BC
By Randy R. Williams, Brian W. Wilson, George M. Filz, Marina S. W. Li
"Detailed design of an extensive deep mixing (DM) scheme using the Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) technique was completed for foundation support of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls for Kitimat Liqu
Jan 1, 2015
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7th Müller Award Lecture Engineering in Fractured Rock Masses
By J. A. Hudson
"The paper begins with a brief summary of Professor Müller’s formation of the ISRM and the contents of the previous six Müller lectures with their emphases on rock fractures. The geological origin of
Jan 1, 2015
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Characterization of Tensile and Shear Loading on Smooth and Indented Wires and PC–strand Cable Bolts
By Steven Derycke, Stephen C. Tadolini, Anand Bhagwat
"The tensile and shear strength of intrinsic bolting support systems has always been a major concern of designers. A comprehensive laboratory testing program was designed to evaluate the tensile and s
Jan 1, 2015
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Sustainability in Plant Design
By Ben C. McLellan, Philip J. Bangerter, Andrew Murphy, Glen D. Corder, Damien Giurco
Sustainability now forms a critical part of metallurgical plant design. In addition to compliance with requirements and corporate principles, design engineers must also consider how community and soci
Jan 1, 2015
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Arbitration: Effective Dispute Resolution for the Metallurgical Industry
By P. A. Tichauer
Arbitration is a flexible method for dispute resolution that gives control to the disputing parties while still maintaining a clear and well-structured decision making process. It responds to the desi
Jan 1, 2015
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Modeling Of Energy Recovery and Slag Structure during Cooling of Blast Furnace Slags
By S. Esfahani, M. Barati
Heat recovery from blast furnace slags is often contradicted by another requirement, to generate amorphous slag for its use in cement production. As both the rate and extent of heat recovery and slag
Jan 1, 2015
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Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Thermal Stimulation in Geothermal Core Studies
By M. C. Villeneuve, P. A. Siratovich
We present an integrated analysis of laboratory-based thermally induced fracturing and results of numerical models to give insight to the role of thermal shock fracture on geothermal reservoir rocks.
Jan 1, 2015
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Underground Measurement of Gateroad Stability at the Depth Around 1000m
By Zbigniew Lubosik, Andrzej Walentek, Stanislaw Prusek, Aleksander Wrana
"The Carboniferous coal measures, mined across Europe including the major European underground coal mining countries of Poland, UK, Germany, and Czech Republic, suffer from increasing extraction depth
Jan 1, 2015
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Recent Advances in the Design and Understanding of Umbrella Arch Systems
By M. S. Diederichs, J. Oke
Surface limitations and a need for more direct transportation routes require serious consideration be given to the development of underground construction works in geotechnically unfavourable conditio
Jan 1, 2015
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Moving Towards a Reliable Assessment of Deformability of Rock Masses: Examples from Large Dams Foundations
By S. Ianos, C. Vibert
Type and shape of large dams founded on rock depend upon the expected deformation of their foundation. Their design consequently requires the assessment of the deformability of the rock mass at large
Jan 1, 2015
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Effect of Fe on the Evolution of Microstructure and Elevated Temperature Properties in Al-Mn-Mg 3004 Alloys
By X. -G. Chen, K. Liu
Nowadays, great interests are rising on aluminum alloys for the applications at elevated temperature, driven by the automotive and aerospace industries requiring high strength, light weight and low co
Jan 1, 2015
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The Influence of Selected Biomass Additions on the Co-Pyrolysis with an Inertinite-Rich Medium Rank C Grade South African Coal
By T. Z. Sehume, J. R. Bunt, J. C. van Dyk, C. A. Strydom
"SynopsisCo-pyrolysis of four biomass samples (hardwood chip, softwood chip, pinewood chip, and sugarcane bagasse) with an inertinite-rich medium rank C South African coal was investigated. Proximate
Jan 1, 2015
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Carbon Dioxide for PH Control in Mineral Processing
By D. Tahija
"Carbonic acid prepared on-site from carbon dioxide gas is widely used in water treatment and increasingly in some industrial applications. It has not seen extensive use in mineral processing but is a
Jan 1, 2015