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Numerical Simulation Of Shear Fracture Evolution In Laboratory-Scale Samples ? SynopsisBy D. P. Roberts
This investigation aimed to simulate the experiments performed by Nic Gay (Gay, N.C. 1976. Fracture growth around openings in large blocks of rock subjected to uniaxial and biaxial compression. Intern
Jan 1, 2012
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Evaluation Of A Limit Equilibrium Model To Simulate Crush Pillar Behaviour - SynopsisBy M. du Plessis
This paper describes the evaluation of a limit equilibrium model to simulate the behaviour of crush pillars in platinum mines. An analytical model was derived to calculate the residual average pillar
Jan 1, 2011
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New directions for the effective analysis of stress and strain induced by tabular miningBy J. A. L. Napier
One of the most important characteristics of tabular mine stress analysis is the need to represent the complex evolution of mining face positions and the accompanying induced stress changes in the roc
Jan 1, 2003
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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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The Painting Of Clarifier Steelwork ? From A Quality Control PerspectiveBy David Colloby, Darelle T. Janse van Rensburg
Premature coating failures of new and refurbished structural steelwork of clarifiers have been a common occurrence at power generation plant in recent years. Several of these failures have ended in di
Jan 1, 2006
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Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levelsBy K. Yathavan
Fracturing of rock at low stress levels can be a source of unexpected problems in rock engineering: • the resulting instability can be a safety hazard; • in very brittle rocks it may be associated
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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The behaviour of free gold particles in a simulated flash flotation environmentA reliable laboratory method to characterize the response of free gold particles to flash flotation conditions has been developed. The test has been performed on free milling gold ores as well as synt
Jan 1, 2015
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Reduced maintenance costs resulting from the use of wear resistant materials - SynopsisBy S. D. Viljoen
The use of ceramics to protect equipment subjected to wear in abrasive and corrosive applications has been accepted by most plants as the industry norm. Little is, however, known about alternative spe
Jan 1, 2010
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The Proposed 2016 SAMREC CodeBy Steven Rupprecht
"The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (the SAMREC Code or the Code) sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for pu
Jan 1, 2015
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Strategic long-term planning at Anglo Platinum - SynopsisBy G. L. Smith
This paper consolidates the key elements of seven contributions, on strategic long-term planning, to two of the three international conferences on Strategic versus Tactical approaches in Mining held o
Jan 1, 2009
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Analysis of rock avalanches generated by large planar rock slides by means of numerical methods for discontinuaBy R. Ribacchi, P. Tommasi, C. Consorti, P. Campedel
The runout of dry blocky rock avalanches produced by planar rockslides affecting a limestone formation with clayey interbeds is analysed by means of distinct element modelling. Numerical analyses are
Jan 1, 2003
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The Evaluation Of Whole-Body Vibration In A South African Opencast Mine - SynopsisBy S. A. Aye
Vibration levels on a variety of equipment in a South African opencast mine were measured in this study. The well-established ISO 2631-1 (1997) standard methodology was used for the computation of wei
Jan 1, 2011
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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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Prediction of the geological condition ahead of the tunnel face in TBM tunnels by geostatistical simulation techniqueBy K. Aoki, Y. Mito, S. Shirasagi
The authors developed the TBM Excavation Control System (the TBM Navigator), in order to realize the advanced observational construction. During the excavation using this system, the rock strength val
Jan 1, 2003
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The effect of resin annulus on anchorage performance of fully encapsulated rockboltsA diverse selection of rockbolt designs and resin anchors are available for use in underground mines. Research in recent years at the UNSW Mining Research Centre led to the construction of a rockbolt
Jan 1, 2003
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The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and designBy A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam
The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of dynamic grouting effect for Low-permeable rockBy S. Wakita, K. Aoki, Y. Mito, K. Date
It is of great importance to prevent a leakage of hazardous substances from underground storage plants, because this certainly leads to a fatal disaster for human societies. Therefore, effective grout
Jan 1, 2003
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Revaluation of rock mass classification using multivariate analysis and estimation of the tunnel supportBy B. H. Kim, S. K. Chung
RMR, Rock Mass Rating, is one of the famous rock classifications. However, RMR was proposed empirically and absolutely depends on the experience of engineer. Therefore, engineering verification is nee
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