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The price forecast of international petroleum with system simulation based on MATLAB/SIMULINKBy G. Wu, S. Liu
In view of the singleness of traditional methods about international petroleum (Brant) price forecast, ten main factors that affect international petroleum price are fully analysed. Based on time seri
Jan 1, 2003
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Laboratory simulation of the behaviour of highly stressed mining frontsBy M. C. Bétournay
Strainbursts are common in overstressed brittle rock around deep mine openings. Such failures are characterized by a biaxial state of stress in the plane of the opening boundary. A zone of compressi
Jan 1, 2003
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Presidential Address: Collaboration and Diversity in STEMBy Z. Botha
Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, published a book titled 'Lean In', where she invites women to sit at the table. In summary, to 'sit at the table' entails not only embracing opportunity, but to a
Sep 1, 2022
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Assessment of mass modulus of a weathered argillaceous rockBy Chris M. Haberfield, Neil D. Benson
The assessment of overall modulus (or stiffness) of a fractured weak to moderately strong rock mass is a key parameter in the design of civil engineering works in these materials. It also provides th
Jan 1, 2003
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Disturbance Assessment at the Wall of a Vertical Blasted Shaft in MarlsBy J. P. Piguet, Y. Wileveau
ABSTRACT : An experimental programme for damage assessment was performed in the vicinity of the main shaft of Andra’s Underground Research Laboratory, currently under construction in the East of Franc
Jan 1, 2003
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SPOTLIGHT on the 27th Annual Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial LectureBy A. N. Brown
The Hendrik van der Bijl Memorial Lecture is arranged annually under the auspices of the Pretoria Engineers Liaison Committee. This is a multidisciplinary Committee with representatives from eleven so
Jan 1, 1989
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Stability assessment of underground machine hall of Rogun HPP based on the results of physical modeling and in-situ observationsBy I. Grigoriev, A. Yolkin, E. Freiberg, A. Fedchun, A. Kolichko
Abstract: The paper describes the engineering-geological conditions and the structural decisions of the underground machine hall of Rogun HPP under construction in Tadjikistan on Vaksh river as well a
Jan 1, 2003
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Planning A New Analytical Laboratory For An Uranium Mine Taking Automation Into Consideration - 1.0 IntroductionBy J. Galloway, P. K. Hofmeyr
Obviously all mining operations require much analytical work to be carried out. This starts with exploration, becomes more stringent with the evaluation of a mineralised area and finally becomes on-go
Jan 1, 2007
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Evaluation of the efficiency of smart underground mine evacuation through virtual reality simulations APCOM 2021By F. C. Harris, S. J. Gaab, J. Sattarvand, S. Duzgun
Underground mines are inherently dangerous due to potential hazards such as fires, explosions, and caving of rock. Although these events are rare, once they occur a speedy and safe egress of mineworke
Sep 1, 2021
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Project control - an overviewBy E. R. Davis, R. J. Knott
The paper discusses some of the tools of management in the field of project control, especially in engineering. Project control includes planning and cost engineering, and involves various phases: the
Jan 1, 1982
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Recovering Gold From Sand Dumps Using Gravity ConcentrationBy Durell Denysschen, Rafael Abela
The recovery of gold from old mine dumps has been carried out over the last two decades. The gold value and price together with recovery methods, determine whether it is economical to process a dump.
Jan 1, 2006
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Numerical approach to influence of pore pressure magnitude and gradient on fracture propagation in brittle heterogeneous rocksBy 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
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Sensibility analysis of the thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour of a radioactive waste storage shaft in a deep shale using probabilistic methodsBy S. Escoffier, A. Giraud, K. Su, F. Homand, N. Hoteit
Abstract For the feasibility study of an underground waste disposal the characterization of the coupled behaviour of the host rock is required: Because of the very low permeability of these formations
Jan 1, 2003
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Mine rehabilitation in the arid Succulent Karoo vegetation zone on the South African west cost,Namakwa Sands—case studyBy T. F. J. Hälbich
Namakwa Sands aims to conserve environmental resources and prevent or minimize environmental impacts from its operations. The challenge faced by Namakwa Sands is the rehabilitation of the arid winter
Jan 1, 2003
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A computer program for estimation of support requirements for circular shaftsBy H. Ozturk
In this paper, the computer program ‘SHAFT’ developed for estimation of support requirements for circular mine shafts is introduced. Theory of support design is based on the analytical solutions of ci
Jan 1, 2003
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Introducing new Council members (f1ecaec8-d397-4bba-a492-7b63c8dd2f98)Mr D. Wilson was born in Vereeniging, where he also completed his schooling, matriculating from General Smuts High School in 1977. Mr K.A. van Gessel was born in 1937. His final studies were condu
Jan 1, 1989
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Dynamic Support Rationale and SystemsBy U. Singh, E. T. Brown, J. Coxon
The rapid fracturing and deformation that occurs around excavations during rock bursts demand that support and reinforcement systems have both deformability and damping capabilities. The energy deman
Jan 1, 2003
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Ventilation systems in dead-end headings with coal dust and methane hazardBy J. Szlazak, A. Tor, M. Borowski, N. Szlazak, D. Obracaj
This article presents the analysis of ventilation systems used in dead-end headings, while being drilled, in coal mines. Special emphasis is put on methane and dust hazard. Mathematical model for dist
Jan 1, 2003
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Testing Of Temporary Face Support Systems Under Rockfall ConditionsBy J. L. Human, N. Fernandes
The rockfall hazard is the major contributing agency to fatal accidents in South African platinum mining operations. The majority of these accidents occur in close proximity to the working stope face.
Jan 1, 2004