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Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modellingBy 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
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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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A study on the partially saturated mechanical behavior of iron ore of Lorraine (France)By D. Grgic, A. Giraud, F. Homand
RESUME : Le comportement mécanique partiellement saturé du minerai de fer a été étudié à partir d’essais de compression simple sur des éprouvettes à pression capillaire imposée par les solutions salin
Jan 1, 2003
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Kyoto Carbon CreditsBy H. Immink
Keywords: Kyoto Protocol, carbon credits, global warming, energy, auditing Climate change is nowadays being taken increasingly seriously, and the link between global warming and the carbon dioxide
Jan 1, 2006
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A rock mechanics education program for undergraduate mining engineers in AustraliaBy S. J. Thomas, P. A. Lilly
With support from the Australian mining industry and the Federal Government, three Australian universities are collaboratively developing flexible-format, web-based course content and delivery in rock
Jan 1, 2003
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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavationsBy J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003
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The effect of resin annulus on anchorage performance of fully encapsulated rockboltsA diverse selection of rockbolt designs and resin anchors are available for use in underground mines. Research in recent years at the UNSW Mining Research Centre led to the construction of a rockbolt
Jan 1, 2003
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Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges ProjectBy 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
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A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear ResultsBy C. Haberfield, J. Szymakowski
Recent studies by the authors into the behaviour of jointed rock masses using direct shear testing have confirmed that joint spacing has a significant effect on rock mass strength. The rock mass failu
Jan 1, 2003
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Improvement of the Cobalt Process at the Chemicals of Africa (Chemaf) Usoke Plant – Effect of Seed RecycleBy Jo Katembo, Patty Bwando, Patient K. Ilunga, Yves Kalubi, Emman Mulaj
"From 2010, the dolomite concentration in the ore fed to the Usoke Plant increased, resulting in a significant increase in the gangue acid consumption and Mg build-up in the circuit, and thus an incre
Jan 1, 2015
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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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Towards best practice for routine seismic hazard assessment in minesBy G. van Aswegen
Seismic monitoring became commonplace in the deep South African gold mines in the early 1990’s. The discipline has, to a large extent, developed beyond the ‘research’ stage, and a ‘Guide to Seismic Mo
Jan 1, 2003
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Heavy minerals from Alberta’s oil sands—setting new standards?By Q. Lui, J. Oxenford
The occurrence of heavy minerals in the oil sands of Alberta has long been known and has been well documented in the literature. Unfortunately most of the researchers working on this resource have bee
Jan 1, 2003
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Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviourBy D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier
Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef
Jan 1, 2003
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A new evaluation method of JRC and its size effectBy T. Saito, S. Murata
An original concept of JRC-diagram that can evaluate JRC and its size-effect by using a fractal model was proposed. In order to confirm the applicability of the JRC-diagram, first, JRC of the tensile
Jan 1, 2003
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Determination of in situdeformation modulus for cemented rockfillBy D. R. Tesarik, F. M. Jones, J. B. Seymour
As part of safety and stability studies at three underground mines in the United States, researchers installed earth pressure cells and embedment strain gauges in cemented rockfill to measure stress a
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge
In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South AfricaBy T. Dlokweni
Several Rockmass classification systems have been developed and used in Civil Engineering design and for underground mining operations. Some of these rockmass classification systems have been modified
Jan 1, 2003
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In situ deformability characteristics of rock mass by Goodman JackBy R. Singh, A. K. Dhawan, M. Dixit, H. Dev
ABSTRACT: The modulus of deformation of rock mass is an important engineering parameter required for the design of foundation of hydraulic structure and to study the interaction of rock mass and the s
Jan 1, 2003
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A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditionsBy P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, B. Malama
To simulate brittle rocks, a mixture of glastone, sand and water was used as a model material. Thin galvanized sheets were used to create joints in blocks made out of the model material. To investigat
Jan 1, 2003