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Presidential Address: Truth and Error in Scientific PublishingBy R. T. Jones
"SynopsisScientific progress relies on the publication of ideas and experimental results that can be replicated, tested, and improved over time. The first printed book on metallurgy to have been publi
Jan 1, 2015
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Shear-flow coupling properties of a rock joint and its modelling by Geographic Information System (GIS)By Y. Mitani, F. Vallier, T. Esaki
Shear-flow coupling tests are conducted using an original apparatus, and a shear-flow coupling model using Geographic Information System (GIS) is developed in order to evaluate shear-flow coupling pro
Jan 1, 2003
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A note on the strength of Flint particlesBy N. A. Smith, R. J. Fowell, J. L. Hislam
Abstract: Data are presented from two sites in southeast England, where problems were encountered in tunnelling through ground containing flint. In response to the difficulties, substantial laboratory
Jan 1, 2003
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The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structuresBy S. Sakurai
We discuss the mechanical characteristics of underground structures that are subjected to vertical oscillations. Under such circumstances - expected when an earthquake rupture occurs very close to hig
Jan 1, 2003
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Rockbursts in the period of mining activity reduction in Ostrava-Karvina CoalfieldBy V. Velicka, J. Ptacek, R. Snuparek, P. Konecny, G. Takla
Coal mining in Ostrava-Karvina coalfield is being accompanied by rockbursts. 82 rockbursts occurred within the period between 1990 and 2002. Natural and technological factors from these rockbursts wer
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Bioleaching and beneficiation of Agbaja iron ore using Providencia vermicola KUBT-1 under varying process conditionsBy C. N. Eze, C. K. Ezeh, O. Nnabuife, N. M. Ugwoju, S. C. Enemuor, V. Okechukwu
In this study, the efficacy of Providencia vermicola KUBT-1 in the leaching and beneficiation of Agbaja iron ore was evaluated under varying conditions of temperature, ore particle size, and pH. Agbaj
Dec 15, 2025
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Annual General Meeting of the InstituteThe Annual General Meeting of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in Kelvin House on Wednesday, 25th August, 1976. Dr R. E. Robinson, (President) was in the chair, and decla
Jan 10, 1976
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Annual General Meeting of the InstituteThe Annual General Meeting of the Institute was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 22nd August, 1973. Dr J. P. Hugo (President) was in the Chair. There were also present 64 Fellows,
Jan 10, 1973
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A parametric study of the discontinuity in rock mass and its influence on tunnel behaviorBy D. -H. Park, G. -j. Kim, Y. -J. Park, C. -S. Hong, S. -Y. Choo
To evaluate the quantitative tunnel behavior influenced by characteristics of discontinuity, this pa-per executes the parametric study using 2 and 3-dimensional DEM analysis. First of all, this study
Jan 1, 2003
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Hard rock tunnel boring, cutting, drilling and blasting: rock parameters for excavatabilityBy K. Thuro, R. J. Plinninger
ABSTRACT: Determining tunnel stability is a key issue during preliminary site investigation. In contrast, problems of excavatability have been largely ignored. While the choice of an economic tunnelli
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Presidential Address: How the MacArthur- Forrest cyanidation process ensured South Africa's golden futureBy C. E. Fivaz
SYNOPSIS Tribute is paid to J.S. MacArthur and the Forrest brothers for their invention. The opinion is expressed that the successful application of their process, not only saved the gold-mining indu
Jan 1, 1988
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Pull tests of long-embedded cableboltsBy T. Aoki, Y. Maeno, R. Kawano, F. Nakahara, Y. Obara, K. Shibata
The mechanical behaviors of fully-grouted long-embedded cablebolts actually used in situ are very non-linear in pull tests and are different from those of short-embedded cablebolts. We have conducted
Jan 1, 2003
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South Africa's position in the world's supply of mineralsBy B. G. Russell
A wide range of minerals is found within the Republic of South Africa, many of which are exploited to a greater extent than in similar deposits found elsewhere. It is often asked whether this is atrib
Jan 1, 1986
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Monitoring and stability analysis of intake tunnels Karun III H.E.P.P.By R. Tabanrad
This article examines the stability analysis of intake tunnels of Karun III dam & power plant. The tunnels have been excavated with a 3-dimensional and fairly complicated geometry in Pabdeh weak forma
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of acoustic emission and interpretation of its results during excavation of a rock cliff with opening jointsBy H. Sasao, Y. Obara, A. Hirata
In the upper part of the planned location of the portal of a highway tunnel, there was a steep rock cliff with several unstable rock blocks. It seemed that the risk of those rock blocks to fall was ve
Jan 1, 2003
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In search of a new development strategy for the beneficiation and export of South Africa's minerals (Presidential Address)By H. E. James
Much has been said and written about the need to reduce South Africa's dependence on gold. To compensate for the decline in the country's foreign-exchange earnings resulting from the phasing
Jan 1, 1985
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A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification systemA well known rock mass classification system has been altered slightly to address the issues found under remnant mining conditions. By detail study of the expected fracture patterns and local geology,
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock cut slope stability analysis in Sinpal-Ildong region using distinct element methodBy J. H. Rhee, H. B. Ku, J. S. Lee, H. J. Park, B. S. Jang
A large wedge failure had occurred in the study area which was under construction. Therefore, in order to analyze the potential instability for this rock slope, the authors conducted numerical analys
Jan 1, 2003