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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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Visualising and Understanding the Stress Path for Rock Mechanics Modelling and Testing, and Rock Engineering DesignBy J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson.
ABSTRACT: When considering the rock stress component of rock mechanics design, the basic procedure is to consider the pre-existing stress-state in the rock mass and then estimate the disturbance to th
Jan 1, 2003
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Book news1. Mintek publications The folowing are available from Mintek (Private Bag X3015, Randburg, 2125 South Africa) at R35 (including GST) per copy to purchasers in South Africa and US$30 (including ai
Jan 1, 1990
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Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering designBy R. J. Pine, J. M. Rance, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: The safe design of excavations created in a fractured rock mass is of paramount importance in rock engineering. Depending on the nature of the stress regime acting on an excavation, and the
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock mass defect patterns and the Hoek-Brown failure criterionBy S. Read, G. Cook
The Hoek-Brown failure criterion is often applied to a wider range of rocks than the isotropic rock masses to which it is strictly applicable. This paper evaluates the patterns of defects in rock mas
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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Repair works and tests at the Rossio tunnel, PortugalBy F. Pinto, J. V. Lemos, A. Sousa, L. Ribeiro e Sousa
The Rossio railway tunnel was built in 1890 crossing several formations involving limestones, basalts and also sandy and clayey formations. Due to the fact that it is an old underground structure reha
Jan 1, 2003
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The Impact Of Entrained Air And Enhanced Flow Measurements At Eland Platinum ConcentratorBy C. V. O?Keefe
Volumetric flow and mass flow are two of the critical process parameters needed to understand and control flotation processes, with others being levels, densities, and metal analyses. Both volumetric
Jan 1, 2012
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Large-scale 3D characterisation of in-situ stress field in a complex mining district prone to rockburstingBy J. P. Josien, J. F. Noirel, F. Lahaie, P. Bigarre, M. Al Heib
ABSTRACT: In June 2001, a fatal rockburst affected a longwall face in the Houillères du Bassin de Lorraine (HBL), France. Subsequently, a large operation of in situ stress measurements by overcoring w
Jan 1, 2003
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A Review of Some Aspects of Shaft DesignBy G. W. Holl, E. G. Fairon
A review of some aspects of shaft design by G. W. HOLL, Pr. Eng., Associate of the Mine Managers Association of South Africa (Fellow)- and E. G. FAIRON, Pr. Eng., F.S.A.I.E.E., M.I. Cert. M.E.E., M.I.
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Berg Bock Freeway Tunnel: Optimizing the Heading Technique and the Operational Safety for the Tunnel built by the Shotcrete MethodBy C. Erichsen
ABSTRACT: The Berg Bock Freeway Tunnel represents the southernmost link of the "Thuringian tunnel chain" of the new freeway A71 located in the eastern part of Germany. It comprises two tubes each 2700
Jan 1, 2003
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Early shaft reef removal at Beatrix No. 3 Vertical ShaftBy J. W. Klokow, S. L. Mulder
Early removal of the shaft reef is usually considered necessary on deep level South African gold mines to avoid damaging stress build-up associated with traditional shaft-protection pillars. In the ca
Jan 1, 2003
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Control Of Strong Ground Motion Of Mining-Induced Earthquakes By The Strength Of The Seismogenic Rock MassBy A. McGarr
The shear stress t that can be sustained by the rock mass in the environs of a mining-induced earthquake controls the near-fault peak ground velocity v of that event according to v=0.25(ß/G)t, where ß
Jan 1, 2002
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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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Net Present Value Maximization Model For Optimum Cut-Off Grade Policy Of Open Pit Mining Operations ? SynopsisThe optimum cut-off grade policy maximizes the net present value (NPV) of an open pit mining operation subject to the mining, processing, and refining capacity constraints. The traditional approaches
Jan 1, 2011
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Annual Report and AccountsCOUNCIL AND STANDING COMMITTEES, 1974-1975 Office Bearers : Prof. R. P. Plewman (President), Dr R. E. Robinson and Dr M. D. G. Salamon (Vice Presidents), J. K. E. Douglas (Honorary Treasurer), and P.
Jan 10, 1975
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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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The use of seawater in copper hydrometallurgical processing in Chile: A reviewBy V. Quezada, Á. Astudillo, L. Valásquez, M. Garcia
Seawater has become a viable alternative for different uses in copper hydrometallurgy. In this paper we review the main physical and chemical characteristics of seawater and how these influence copper
Jul 5, 2023
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Proceedings, 108th Annual General Meeting, 2005The 108th Annual General Meeting of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held at The Country Club, Johannesburg, Napier Road, Auckland Park on Thursday, 11 August, 2005. Welcome
Jan 1, 2005
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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