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Study of hollow friction bolts in rock by a three dimensional composite element methodBy Z. G. He, S. H. Chen, P. Egger
A new model for hollow rock bolts which comprises rock material, hollow bolt material, bolt/rock interface, is developed on the base of the composite element method (CEM). The main advantage of the ne
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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News about publications1. Journals Quarterly Journal of tke International Tin Research Institute, edited by Colin J. Evans and published by the Institute, Fraser Road, Greenford, Middlesex UB6, 7AQ, England. Engineering, bu
Jan 1, 1983
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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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Uncertainty in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering—Then and NowBy H. H. Einstein
This paper reviews how uncertainty has been dealt with over the past 40 years using the decision making cycle as a frame of reference. The review of the phases of this cycle, as applied to rockmechani
Jan 1, 2003
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Photogrammetry for Structural Mapping in MiningBy G. Poropat, A. R. Guest, H. P. Grobler
At the De Beers Consolidates Mines operations it is common practices to perform Geotechnical mapping of the newly exposed faces in the waste and ore rock. The purpose of Geotechnical mapping is to qua
Jan 1, 2003
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A Bayesian network approach for geotechnical risk assessment in underground minesBy L. Uotinen, M. Rinne, R. Mishra
Underground mining gives rise to geotechnical hazards. A formal geotechnical risk assessment can help to forecast and mitigate these hazards. Frequentist probability methods can be used when the hazar
Jun 1, 2021
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An effective face support system to minimize rockfalls - SynopsisBy N. D. L. Burger
An effective prototype face support system to minimize rockfalls in rockfall-prone mines was developed and patented during a project sponsored by the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC). An experime
Jan 1, 2008
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75th Anniversary BanquetA banquet, attended by 467 members and visitors, was held at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg, at 8 p.m. on Friday, 21st March, 1969, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Institute
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Characterisation studies of Tectonised Clay shales and implications in the excavation of large size tunnelsBy Marco Barla, Mariacristina Bonini, Giovanni Barla
ABSTRACT: The paper describes the characterisation studies of Tectonised Clay Shales at laboratory and in situ scale. The interest relates to tunnelling under squeezing and swelling conditions, in Ita
Jan 1, 2003
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Proceedings October General MeetingThe October General Meeting of the Institute was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on 15th October, 1969, at 4.30 p.m. Mr J. K. E. Douglas (President) was in the Chair. There were also present
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Where is all the gold?By M. Handley
The Witwatersrand Basin contains by far the most gold ever found, and has hosted mining from its discovery in 1886 to the present. For many years, South Africa was the world’s largest producerof gold,
Apr 5, 2023
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Wear of Magnesia-Chrome Refractory Bricks as a Function of Matte TemperatureBy M. Lange
The postulation that primary platinum group metal (PGM) matte will chemically react with magnesia-chrome bricks when temperatures exceed 1500°C was tested. Magnesia-chrome brick samples were heated in
Jan 1, 2014
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Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supportsBy P. N. Erasmus, M. Heyns, M. J. Pretorius
The characteristic of stope supports plays a vital role in the design of the supports. This paper deals with the characterisation of both cellular lightweight concrete and timber supports since both
Jan 1, 2003
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Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavitiesBy A. Bouvard, N. Hoteit, E. Boidy, F. Pellet
In the context of the construction of an Underground Research Laboratory devoted to the feasibility studies of radioactive waste deposits, it appears of the utmost importance to study the long-term be
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Proceedings March General MeetingThe March General Meeting of the Institute was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg on 18th March, 1970, at 4.30 p.m. Mr J. K. E. Douglas (President) was in the Chair. There were also present fift
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Is it wavy or rough?By J. P. Harrison
ABSTRACT: The significant effect of fracture surface morphology on the mechanical behaviour of rock masses is well known and has been studied by many people. For linear profiles taken from fracture su
Jan 1, 2003
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Utilizing strain criteria to predict highwall stability performance (99b83745-6008-4838-a805-df9da98849e4)By W. Newcomen, D. Brox
The assessment of the stability performance of open pit highwalls has traditionally been based on consideration of surface movement rates. Although generally accepted in industry, this approach presen
Jan 1, 2003
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Importance of failure mechanisms for management of surface instability risk above abandones minesBy J. P. Josien, Didier C.
ABSTRACT: France now faces the closure of most of its mining sites. Surface instability risk may sometimes remain, especially where large underground voids exist. This paper illustrates the importance
Jan 1, 2003