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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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Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from coreBy K. J. Oliver, A. G. Meyers, S. P. Hunt
Deformation Rate Analysis (DRA) and porosimetry have been used to demonstrate the “stress memory” effect in rock and to estimate the vertical in-situ stress in samples of fine-coarse grained sandstone
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Recent Improvements At The BCL SmelterBy A. C. Legg, M. T. Malema
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, flash, smelting, furnace, nickel, copper, Botswana BCL Limited operates the only Flash Smelting Furnace on the African continent, at Selebi-Phikwe, situated in north-east
Jan 1, 2006
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Journal impact factors – The good, the bad, and the uglyBy D. F. Malan
This paper provides an overview of the concepts of citations and journal impact factors, and the implications of these metrics for the Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurg
Sep 1, 2022
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New Opportunities - Exhaustive Monitored Copper Coolers For Submerged Arc FurnacesBy M. Hopf, E. Rossouw
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, copper coolers, freeze lining, monitoring, Saveway The use of water-cooled copper components as sidewall elements of submerged arc furnaces and other pyrometallu
Jan 1, 2006
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Kinetics And Thermodynamic Parameters For The Manufacturing Of Anhydrous Zirconium Tetrafluoride With Ammonium Acid Fluoride As Fluorinating Agent ? SynopsisBy C. J. Pretorius
More than 30 percent of the global demand for zircon (ZrSi04) is supplied by South Africa. A significant amount of the zircon is exported, and beneficiated products are then imported for industrial ap
Jan 1, 2012
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A sustainable approach to derelict and ownerless mines in South AfricaBy S. Mudau, P. Mohasoa, M. J. Cole
Derelict and ownerless (D&O) mines in South Africa have been an ongoing concern for over a decade. While some progress has been made to rehabilitate D&O asbestos sites, significant work remains, exace
Apr 25, 2025
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Gas-Phase Fluorination Kinetics Of Ta2O5 With Elemental Fluorine - SynopsisBy A. D. Pienaar
The aqueous chemistry of niobium and tantalum compounds with hydrofluoric acid is a mature field of investigation. In contrast, very little attention has been paid to reactions of these compounds in n
Jan 1, 2012
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Experimental and numerical modelling of the tunnel face stabilityBy J. Trckova, P. Prochazka
Physical models from equivalent materials satisfying geometrical and physical similarity have been constructed. A special technology of simulating the excavation of an opening at the front part of a t
Jan 1, 2003
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Strength, Deformability, and Micromechanics of Brittle Fracture in a Crystalline Rock Under True Triaxial Compressive StressesBy B. Haimson
A new loading apparatus was fabricated and used to conduct true-triaxial compression tests on KTB amphibolite, a crystalline basement rock. Tests in dry jacketed samples reveal that the intermediate p
Jan 1, 2003
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Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy FurnacesBy I. J. Barker
Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and
Jan 1, 2011
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Correlation Between P-Wave Velocity And Some Mechanical Properties For Sedimentary Rocks ? SynopsisBy R. Altindag
Engineers and researchers need to estimate the mechanical properties of rocks from P-wave velocity. In previous studies, the researchers have investigated either the limited values or all the data bel
Jan 1, 2012
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Preliminary assessment of rockfall hazard based on GIS dataBy V. Labiouse, M. Jaboyedoff
GIS documents are of great interest for a quick and low-cost determination of areas endangered by rockfalls. They allow (i) the detection of potential instabilities from steep slopes and cliff areas,
Jan 1, 2003
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Investigation of the geomechanical criteria for safe and efficient crown pillar extraction beneath stabilised rock rockfill at the Crusader MineBy J. Whitford
The established crown pillar extraction method at Gold Fields Australia Ltd.’s Crusader Mine, leads to the significant dilution and poor recovery of ore due to caving of the overlying loose rockfill.
Jan 1, 2003
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Mintek Thermal Magnesium Process (MTMP): Theoretical And Operational AspectsBy M. Abdellatif
Keywords: Magnesium, pyrometallurgy, Mintek Extensive testwork on atmospheric thermal magnesium production has highlighted certain important fundamental and operational factors that have a major i
Jan 1, 2006
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Modeling of factors influencing the extent of mud infiltration in a fractured rock massBy C. Tan, C. Detournay
Wellbore stability is a major concern for drilling in naturally fractured formations. The infiltration of drilling mud into the fractures is a factor, which may compromise wellbore integrity due to t
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrationsBy J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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Engineering diagnostic features of a vibrating sieving screen’s advanced monitoring system in a mineral processing plant APCOM 2021By N. Duda, W. Koperska, S. Anufriiev, P. Stefaniak
In mineral processing plants ore extracted from mines is processed to obtain a concentrate with the highest possible concentration of this valuable product. It is a complicated multi-stage process. U
Sep 1, 2021
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The Smelting Operations Of Anglo American?s Platinum Business: An UpdateBy R. J. Hundermark
Keywords: Anglo American, Anglo Platinum Ltd, Waterval, Mortimer, Polokwane, ACP, pyrometallurgy, platinum, PGMs Anglo Platinum Ltd is the largest primary platinum producer in the world and operat
Jan 1, 2011