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Monitoring and Data Management Challenges at the Metro Project Cityringen CopenhagenBy Klaus Rabensteiner, Klaus Chmelina
"INTRODUCTION Urban tunneling is often related with special geotechnical risks. Typical causes are difficult (hydro)geological conditions, a very low overburden and the presence of critical and vulner
Jan 1, 2016
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At the Forefront: Sustainable Development and SMEBy Emily Sarver
"Across all sectors and commodities, a common theme is driving progress in raw resource supply: sustainable development (SD). Over the past few decades, the mining and minerals industries for their pa
Jan 12, 2017
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Use of mine tailings as precast construction materials through alkali activationBy Qingming Feng, Bo Huang, Dongbo An, Jinhong Zhang
A study of the application of mine tailings as precast construction materials through alkali activation was carried out, focusing on efficiently activating mine tailings, reducing alkali consumption,
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Analysis of the Impacts of Mining Sequence and Overburden Depth on Stability at a Dipping Limestone Mine "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)"By J. Miller, B. Slaker, M. M. Sears, G. Rashed
Ground falls represent a significant hazard at underground mines in the stone, sand, and gravel (SSG) sector in the USA. Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIO
Feb 2, 2021
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Caterpillar Introduces MineStar; Complete System Is The Next Step Toward Autonomous MiningEvver since it first displayed an autonomous mining truck at the 1996 MinExpo show in Las Vegas, NV, Caterpillar has been building the blocks to a fully autonomous mine. In May, the company unveiled
Jan 1, 2011
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Accelerated Rehabilitation of the White Rock Tunnel - RECT2021By Nathan Bowersox, Zuzana Skovajsova, David M. Jurich, Brian Harris
When unwatered after more than 50 years of operation, the White Rock Tunnel of the Upper American River Project in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains exhibited failing rockbolts and ground falls. R
Jun 13, 2021
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Shrinkage Stoping at the Idarado MineBy William Hustrulid
INTRODUCTION The Idarado mine lies high in the San Juan Moun¬tains on the divide between the Uncompahgre and San Miguel Rivers and consists of a consolidation of a number of old and prominent mining
Jan 1, 1982
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The effects of clothing insulation and acclimation on the thermal comfort of underground mine workersBy MAURICE SUNKPAL, Taghi Sherizadeh, ELAHEH TALEBI, PEDRAM ROGHANCHI
Excessive heat exposure is among the health and safety hazards for mine workers. The nature of the underground climate makes it a convenient avenue for heat generation and accumulation from several he
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Black River Tunnel project phase 1: Innovative quality control approach for installation and testing of rock bolts in shaftsBy J. Edberg
"This article details the use of an alternative testing method to the 2004 "Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) Recommendations for Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchors" manual’s recommendations for temporar
Jan 1, 2014
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Wireless Optical Displacement Sensor for Convergence and Divergence Monitoring - RETC2023By Raphael Victor
The construction and modification of tunnels brings a requirement for precise measurement of convergence and divergence to safeguard the structure, maintain safety and provide the assurance needed to
Jun 13, 2023
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Observed Loading Behavior During Cross Passage Construction - Brisbane Airport Link ProjectBy John Kuyt, Zili Li, Michael Mooney, Michele Mangione
"INTRODUCTIONTwin bored tunnels are commonly used for a variety of road and tunnel projects throughout the world. A major component of these twin tunnel projects is the construction of connecting cros
Jan 1, 2016
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The making of Class C fly ash as high-strength precast construction material through geopolymerizationBy Qingming Feng, Jinhong Zhang
This study investigates the application of fly ash as a high-strength, water-resistant precast construction material through geopolymerization. The experimental results show that working conditions su
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An algorithm for evaluation of mining cycle parameters and analysis of periodic roof weighting using monitored longwall shield pressures and shearerBy Anand Kumar, Debasis Deb, A. K. Mishra, M V. N. S. PRASAD.
In the Adriyala project, shield-leg pressure data from all shields and shearer location with time stamp from a mechanized longwall face are monitored and recorded in a surface computer. The data conta
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Energy Plan For Mining OperationsBy Fabio Mielli
Encompassing between 20 and 40 percent of the typical mining operational costs, energy in mining operations is a growing concern for the industry. However, this concern is a complex, multi-faceted var
Jan 1, 2012
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Microtunnel Shaft Construction in Louisiana - NAT2024By James Carroll, Lance Heyer
This paper describes the shaft design and construction for a 72-inch microtunnel under 14 active railroad tracks in Avondale, Louisiana. Initial shaft design for a deeper tunnel alignment considered s
Jun 23, 2024
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Use of ammonia salts in selective copper extraction from tailingsBy M. Deniz Turan, HASAN NIZAMOGLU, MÜCEVHER TURAN, RAMAZAN ORHAN
Tailings, or flotation waste, formed during copper production may be considered in the class of valuable wastes because of the amount of copper they contain. With the decreasing grade values of copper
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Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Outfall TBM Risk Mitigation— Prescriptiveness and Verification of TBM Fabrication - RETC2023By Dan Ifrim, Andre Solecki
Tunneling could be a major challenge to tunneling contractors as tunneling operations can be seriously affected by the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) performance. Specifying the appropriate TBM methodolo
Jun 13, 2023
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A Framework for Assessing Land Use Impact Assessment of Mining Sites - SME Annual Meeting 2025By Jeremy Maurer, Duah Philip, Awuah-Offei Kwame, Donya Otarod
Land use impact assessment for mining is time- consuming and expensive. Because of mining’s impact on biodiversity, land use assessment methods that evaluate biodiversity are important for mining land
Feb 1, 2025
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Modeling spatial variance and investigating the effects of variability on intact rock strength and stability of entries in a longwall mineBy Danqing Gao, Brijes Mishra
Heterogeneity in rock formation affects both rock behavior and strength. Spatial variance of rock properties is an important characteristic of rock that addresses the heterogeneity of mechanical and p
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Identifying Longwall‑Induced Fracture Zone Height Through Core DrillingBy Peter Zhang, Daniel Su, Mark Alexander Van Dyke, Heather Dougherty, Bo Hyun Kim
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been evaluating longwall mining-induced strata fractures and their impacts on casing stability of Marcellus shale gas wells locate
Jun 9, 2022