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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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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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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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Strength of model rock masses with discontinuous jointsBy Van Sint JanM., M. Prudencio
ABSTRACT We report the results of a model-testing program to evaluate the strength characteristics of non-persistent joints. We describe the conditions under which new tensile cracks generate and
Jan 1, 2003
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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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What boundary conditions should we apply? Applications to tunneling and to the AECL Underground Research LaboratoryBy B. Amadei, F. Tonon
Rock stress measurement is cast in the more general context of the determination of boundary conditions for rock engineering. A study on the effect of elastic anisotropy on underground excavations rev
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
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Numerical modeling of Hydro-Mechanical fracture behaviorBy A. Pellegrino, F. Collin, C. Guiducci, R. Charlier
A numerical approach for modeling coupled Hydro-Mechanical fracture behavior in 2D is presented in this paper. This approach accounts for the strong dependence of the flow characteristics on fracture
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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The determination of stable inter-pillar spans at Tau Lekoa MineGround control problems in the form of large dome or wedge collapses have been experienced at Tau Lekoa Mine since production began. Crush pillars in various configurations have been used and through
Jan 1, 2003
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Study of the effects of shaft pillar extraction on a vertical shaft located in highly stratified and poor quality rock massesBy G. du T. Judeel
An investigation was carried out to determine whether a numerical model could be constructed that would produce results that realistically represent actual ground deformations in and around a vertical
Jan 1, 2003
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The role of an advanced shotcrete constitutive model for reliable predictions of the ground-shotcrete interaction in tunnelingBy D. Boldini, R. Lackner, H. A. Mang
ABSTRACT: In this paper, the strong interaction between the hardening shotcrete lining and the surrounding ground in NATM tunneling is investigated by means of axisymmetric analyses, accounting for th
Jan 1, 2003
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Coal pillar loading systemsBy 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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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessmentBy A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
Jan 1, 2003
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The Corrosion Behaviour Of Steel In SeawaterBy H Möller
The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the corrosion behaviour of steel in seawater. It is shown that the corrosion products (oxy-hydroxides and calcareous deposits) that are formed durin
Jan 1, 2006
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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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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavationsBy J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003
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Open Access To Metallurgical Publications - SynopsisBy 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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Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in AustraliaBy N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel
ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition
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