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  • DFI
    Recent Advantages of CDM-LODIC Method (Low Displacement and Control Method)

    By Yuji Yamashita, Kazuyoshi Kamimura, Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Naoya Matayoshi

    "The CDM-LODIC method (cement deep mixing - low displacement and control) method enables ground displacement to be reduced by removing an amount of soil equivalent to that of injected cement slurry an

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    Estimation of Ore Mineralogy from Analytical Analysis of Iron Ore

    By S. Mohanan, C. R. Kumar, S. K. Bhoja, T. Venugopalan

    "A pressing issue that has often been the topic of discussion in iron-making operations in India is the high content of alumina in the country’s iron ore deposits. The presence of alumina has hampered

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Generation of Carbonaceous Material from "Pure Water Sachets" and their Subsequent Utilisation as Reductants for the Opon Mansi Iron Ore

    By F. Awotwe-Appiah, P. Koshy, J. Dankwah, J. R. Dankwah

    This research investigates the generation of an effective carbonaceous material from waste ‘pure water sachets’ and their subsequent utilisation as reductants for the reduction of the Opon Mansi iron

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Practical Application of the Metalvision Inclusion Detection System.

    By Iain Sommerville, Hugh Mountford, Dawid D. Smith, Claude Dube, Brett Hixson

    JW Aluminum use lean and Six Sigma techniques to continuously improve their target of reliable, repeatable and reproducible (3R) manufacturing. Six Sigma’s second stage gate, known as "Measure" involv

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    An Elasto-Viscoplastic Anisotropic Damage Model for Frozen Soil and its Damage Analysis

    By Xing-Liang Sun, Xian-Min Han, Zheng-Guo Zhu

    The study on the material properties of frozen soils in China was being developed quickly in the past decades of years, because of the increase of the engineering constructed in frozen soil regions on

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Microstructure and Mechanical Property of Al/Mg/Ti Laminated Composite Sheet Fabricated by Hot Roll Bonding

    By Guojun Wang, Zejun Chen, Wenchang Liu

    Al/Mg/Ti laminated metal composite sheet (LMCS) can combine the merits of each of metal components, and obtain excellent performances. It incorporates the advantages of high strength, light weight, ea

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Mechanical Properties of MG-GD and MG-Y Solid Solutions

    By R. K. Mishra, A. Kula, X. Jia, M. Niewczas

    The mechanical properties of Mg-Gd and Mg-Y solid solutions have been studied under uniaxial tension and compression between 4K and 298K. The results reveal that Mg-Gd alloys exhibit higher strength a

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Equivalent Vickers Microhardness – An Algorithm for Strength Rock Parameters Application

    By L. A. Ayres da Silva, J. P. G. Negri, A. L. M. Ayres da Silva

    "Rock hardness is dependent on the type and quantity of the various mineral constituents of the rock and the bond strength that exists between the mineral grains. As the book “The Complete ISRM Sugges

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Mathematical Modeling of Levitation Melting of Metals

    By A. McLean, L. Gao, Z. Shi, Y. D. Yang, K. Chattopadhyay, G. F. Zhang

    Levitation melting of metals is one of the emerging applications of magnetic and electric fields in liquid metal refining. The varying magnetic field generates induced current inside the metal droplet

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Phase Distributions on Titanium Oxide Rough Thin Films Obtained by Anodization Process

    By Z. Z. Öztürk, N. Sarica, A. H. Üçisik, C. Bindal

    "Titanium oxide films were fabricated on commercially pure titanium surfaces via anodization procedure. Anodization parameters, anodization time and voltage were altered, whereas temperature and chemi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Structural and Electronic Properties of Smithsonite and Cerussite: A DFT Simulation

    By Y. Q. Li, X. H. Long

    In this work, structural and electronic properties of smithsonite (ZnCO3) and cerussite (PbCO3) as the typical lead-zinc oxide minerals is simulated by means of DFT. The calculated results could be co

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Time-Dependent Mechanical Behaviors of Frozen Welded Tuff

    By T. Sugawara, S. Hara, Y. Mitsui

    Surfaces of rock slopes in cold regions often become frozen in winter. Therefore, understanding time-dependent behavior of frozen rock, as well as that of unfrozen rock, is important for long-term sta

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    Interaction Between Iron Oxides and Olivine in Magnetite Pellets During Reduction at 500°-1,300° C

    By P. Semberg, B. Bjorkman, C. Andersson

    "In this study, the interaction between magnetite and the additive olivine was studied after oxidation as well as after isothermal reduction at temperatures in the 500º-1,300º C range. In the olivine

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Sustainability-driven R&D in Zinc Hydrometallurgy: Remembering Lucy Rosato

    By George P. Demopoulos

    For more than 20 years the author had the privilege of working closely on a number of R&D projects with Lucy Rosato and her team at CEZinc. Several of these projects were driven from the sustainabilit

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Experimental Investigation on Dilation Mechanism of Ultra-Heavy Oilsands from Xinjiang Oilfield

    By Botao Lin, Yan Jin, Hongjuan You, Jingjun Pan, Huiwen Pang, Mian Chen, Sen Chen

    "Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) has become the mainstream technology for ultra-heavy oil recovery in Xinjiang oilfield, the success of which depends heavily on shortening of preheating period

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Weathering and Degradation of Shales and Mudrocks

    By K. J. Aglias, M. Jeffery, J. V. Simmons, J. A. Johnston, S. G. Fityus

    "Shales and mudrocks undergo weathering in the near-surface geological environment, and degradation when directly exposed at the surface. Despite having superficially similar appearances, many shales

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    Lifecycle Dynamic Simulation for the Mineral Processing Industry

    By Z. Sample, S. Kaushik

    "INTRODUCTION Industries around the globe have been making significant advancements in recent years due to innovations in automation technology. With the implementation of modern automation technology

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SME
    Impact of ROM PSD on the Crushing and Grinding Circuit Throughput (5e431dad-45a4-40b9-8584-42f15d06d837)

    By J. Kemeny, R. Fuentealba, C. Rodriguez, F. Fernandez, M. Rocha, T. BoBo

    "Mathematical modeling in conjunction with mineral characterization is widely used as a method for design and optimization of comminution circuits, to simulate the processes of crushing, grinding and

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Error Associated with the use of Triaxial Rock Strength Criteria when Assessing the Stability of Underground Openings

    By J. P. Harrison, R. Roostaei

    "In this paper we investigate the consequences of using conventional triaxial peak strength criteria in the polyaxial stress conditions that occur around the end of a long circular underground opening

    Jan 1, 2015

  • CIM
    Application of Drilling Survey System for D&B and TBM Tunneling in Taiwan

    By C. H. Lee, T. T. Wang

    "Exampling of the tunneling task in the Tsengwen Reservoir Transbasin Diversion (TRTD) in southern Taiwan, this study investigates the application of the Drilling Survey System (DRISS) in both Drillin

    Jan 1, 2015