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Presidential Address: Truth and Error in Scientific Publishing
By 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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Coal pillar loading systems
By J. N. Van der Merwe, D. P. Roberts
The two components of pillar design formula being used in South Africa are pillar strength and pillar load. While considerable effort has been directed to the determination of pillar strength, the oth
Jan 1, 2003
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Managing the hazard of wind blast/air blast in caving operations in underground mines
By P. Sharma, J. C. W. Fowler
This paper discusses the wind blast / air blast phenomenon, how it is managed in coal mines and how it might best be managed in other underground mines. L'article qui suit a pour objets de dé
Jan 1, 2003
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Some New Essential Questions about Scale Effects on the Mechanics of Rock Mass Joints
By M. J. A. Leal-Gomes
There is a set of settled ideas in the field of the mechanics of rock mass joints, that need a deep revision, after the last experimental works of several authors. In this paper, this theme is approac
Jan 1, 2003
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Uncertainty in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering—Then and Now
By 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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Masjed-e-Soleiman HEPP, Iran Rock Engineering Investigations, Analysis, Design and Construction
By F. B. Samani, B. Stabel
The 1,000 MW Hydro Power Station Masjed-e-Soleiman (formerly called Godar-e-Landar) in Iran is under construction since 1992. The rock engineering aspects of the major underground structure, i.e. the
Jan 1, 2003
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Geotechnical Rock mass Evaluation of Givi Damsite, (Case study, Ardabil-Iran)
By R. Ajalloian, L. Karimzadeh
This paper describes the engineering properties of Givi dam foundation. Givi dam will be built across the Givi River on the andesitic rocks (Karaj formation) in Ardabil province (northeast of Iran). G
Jan 1, 2003
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Journal impact factors – The good, the bad, and the ugly
By 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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Safety Considerations When Handling Metal Powders ? Synopsis (00a81d62-4249-4705-86a3-c89cdfe5d31a)
By J. M. Benson
Metal powder compaction offers unique advantages in the manufacture of net-shape components using techniques such as laser sintering, conventional press and sintering, metal injection moulding, direct
Jan 1, 2012
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Measurement of in situ stresses in deep drillholes for a hydroelectric project
By N. Kumar, A. K. Dhawan, A. Varughese, S. K. Khullar
Abstract The in-situ stress field is one of the primary parameters influencing the performance of underground structures particularly in the Himalayas where there is strong influence of topography
Jan 1, 2003
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South Africa's position in the world's supply of minerals
By 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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Presidential Address: How the MacArthur- Forrest cyanidation process ensured South Africa's golden future
By 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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Development of a fuzzy model to estimate engineering rock mass properties
By S. Jeon, J. Kim, H. Lee
Though the importance of the engineering rock mass properties such as deformation modulus, cohesion and friction angle is emphasized, the researches on the reliability of these values are rarely perfo
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock cut slope stability analysis in Sinpal-Ildong region using distinct element method
By 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
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A few remarks on storage of low temperature materials in rock caverns
By N. Kinoshita, Y. Inada
The authors have proposed and discussed storage of low temperature materials such as LNG, LPG and frozen food in rock caverns. In this case, as the rock mass around the caverns will receive effects of
Jan 1, 2003
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The 'lock-up' of gold in run-of-mine mils at Randfontein Estates
By D. B. Paterson
In view of decreasing head grades, the relatively high gold price, and recent developments in metal evaluation, an exercise was initiated to determine the extent of gold concentration, the mode of occ
Jan 1, 1988
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Design and construction of tunnel portals under difficult geotechnical conditions
By R. M. Spang
Abstract Between the German city of Dresden and the Czech capital Prague a 4-lane highway is under con-struction. At the outskirts of Dresden it will cross the narrow and deeply eroded Weißeritz V
Jan 1, 2003
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Open Access To Metallurgical Publications - Synopsis
By R. T. Jones
Technical publications in the field of mining and metallurgy have existed for a long time. Recent developments in electronic publishing on websites make it possible to disseminate information more wid
Jan 1, 2012
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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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Numerical studies of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of rock mass around nuclear waste disposal repository
By S. O. Choi, H. -S. Shin, W. -K. Song
Nuclear waste should be disposed with the best warranty for the national health and welfare. Among the several repository systems, the deep underground disposal is considered to be a most suitable sys
Jan 1, 2003