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  • SAIMM
    Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and lining

    By A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi

    Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Rockbursts in the period of mining activity reduction in Ostrava-Karvina Coalfield

    By V. Velicka, J. Ptacek, R. Snuparek, P. Konecny, G. Takla

    Coal mining in Ostrava-Karvina coalfield is being accompanied by rockbursts. 82 rockbursts occurred within the period between 1990 and 2002. Natural and technological factors from these rockbursts wer

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Elasticity anisotropy in Oshima Granite

    By A. Golshani, M. Oda, K. Suzuki, T. Takemura

    Anisotropic behaviours of OhshimaOshima granite were investigated by carrying out uniaxial compression tests, together with observations of microcracks under an optical microscope. The elastic modulus

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    As Cast And Heat-Treated Alloys Of The Pt-Al-V System At The Pt-Rich Corner ? Synopsis

    By B. O. Odera

    The Pt-based alloys have a high potential for replacing some Ni-based superalloys (NBSAs) used in the highest temperature and most aggressive environments, and vanadium would be a beneficial alloying

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    A systematic review of hybrid quadrotortrack subsea robotic crawler for offshore mineral mining in the era of Industry 4.0

    By A. K. Raji, E. F. Orumwense, M. O. Ojumu

    The Fourth Industrial Revolution has driven significant advancements in autonomous robotic systems, particularly in subsea exploration and offshore mineral dredging. This review examines the latest de

    Jan 30, 2026

  • SAIMM
    Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Al(Ni/Tib2) Intermetallic Matrix Composite Coatings - Synopsis

    By A. P. I. Popoola

    Laser coatings are used for a wide variety of applications. TiB2/Ni intermetallic matrix composite coatings were fabricated on Al-substrate by a high power Rofin Sinar Nd: YAG solid-state laser. The c

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Geotechnical parameters characteristics for a kind of schist in Iran

    By A. Fahimifar, H. Soroush

    Abstract: Triaxial tests were conducted on the schist specimens with various anisotropic angles under confining pressures of 0, 7 and 15 MPa, and axial stress-axial strains, were measured and plot

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modelling

    By M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka

    Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of roof rating systems being used in South Africa

    By T. Dlokweni

    Several Rockmass classification systems have been developed and used in Civil Engineering design and for underground mining operations. Some of these rockmass classification systems have been modified

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Electrochemical Studies Of Fe-21Cr-1Ni Duplex Stainless Steels With 0.15 Wt% Ruthenium At Different Temperatures - Synopsis

    By O. A. Olaseinde

    The 2101 lean duplex stainless steel has wide potential application in storage, heat exchangers, and in the oil and gas industries. This work investigates the electrochemical behaviour of 2101 duplex

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The interaction between excavation of Trojane tunnel and an anchored pile retaining wall

    By V. Jovicic, J. Likar

    The knowledge of the geological sequence and hydrological conditions in the area of portals was the basis for the design of the entry of the highway into tunnel Trojane. Mudstone, claystone and sandst

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Characterisation of cellular lightweight concrete and timber stope supports

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuities

    By W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli

    ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Mechanical–transport processes in salt: consequences for abandonment of underground exploitations

    By M. Ghoreychi, X. Daupley

    ABSTRACT: The paper is devoted to two major aspects related to the abandonment of salt mines: 1)- Long-term risk associated with the mechanical instability of surface and its consequences for public s

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Alarm and evacuation systems in underground mining

    By J. L. Fuentes-Cantillana, Á. Rodríguez, P. Morillo

    Evacuation operations from work places in the case of an emergency are the key to minimising the effects of catastrophic type accidents such as fires, explosions, cave-ins, floods, etc. The correct pl

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Important Considerations In The Testing Of High-Density Tailings For Beach Profile Prediction ? Synopsis

    By G. I. McPhail

    The authors have conducted several investigations into the prediction of the beach profile of high-density tailings and have found that there are a number of important considerations that need to be t

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Comparison of continuous and discontinuous modelling for computational rock mechanics

    By T. Scheldt, M. Lu, A. Myrvang

    Abstract: In this paper both continuous and discontinuous modelling are utilised in order to analyze the stability of the Gjøvik Olympic Mountain Hall. The large span cavern (62 m) was built for the 1

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The Evolution Of Strategic Long-Term Planning At Anglo Platinum

    By D. C. Andersen, G. L. Smith, J. Pearson-Taylor

    Following a restructuring of Anglo Platinum Limited in 2004 the strategic long-term planning function has been centralized. This paper describes the revised strategic long-term planning process coveri

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Geotechnical risk assessment of an underground magnesite mine

    By T. Frömmer, H. Wagner

    An inter-disciplinary geotechnical study has been carried out in an Austrian magnesite mine. The paper describes the how geological data, in situ and laboratory tests as well as subjective, empirical,

    Jan 1, 2003