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Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock massBy Y. Guglielmi, V. Merrien-Soukatchoff, I. Kadiri
ABSTRACT: Hydraulic experiments have been conducted since 1997 within a small fractured calcareous rock mass in southeastern France, at a site called Coaraze. On this reduced-scale site closing a floo
Jan 1, 2003
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Uncertainty in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering—Then and NowBy 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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Disturbance Assessment at the Wall of a Vertical Blasted Shaft in MarlsBy J. P. Piguet, Y. Wileveau
ABSTRACT : An experimental programme for damage assessment was performed in the vicinity of the main shaft of Andra’s Underground Research Laboratory, currently under construction in the East of Franc
Jan 1, 2003
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Photogrammetry for Structural Mapping in MiningBy G. Poropat, A. R. Guest, H. P. Grobler
At the De Beers Consolidates Mines operations it is common practices to perform Geotechnical mapping of the newly exposed faces in the waste and ore rock. The purpose of Geotechnical mapping is to qua
Jan 1, 2003
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Economics of geotechnical stope design at ObuasiBy P. Amponsah-Mensah
Dilution of ore has a major impact on economics of a mine. The magnitude of dilution depends on mining method, stope dimensions, reef and host rock quality, wall support and drilling accuracy. The mai
Jan 1, 2003
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Practical tool for quality control of overcoring stress measurement dataBy M. Hakala
A computer program was developed to simulate transient strains and stresses during an overcoring in the situ stress measurement. The solution is based on superpositioning of elastic stresses. The meas
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of underground support liners reaches maturityBy I. Hague
Support liners for underground applications include steel and timber sets, meshing and lacing, screen/mesh, shotcrete and thin support liners (superskins). Over the past few years, major advances have
Jan 1, 2003
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An integrated approach for determining the viability of extracting three remnants in a scattered, deep level gold mineBy L. Linzer, J. Oelofse, T. Rangasamy
Extraction of isolated blocks of ground with elevated levels of stress and/or seismicity is a common occurrence in South African gold mines. Isolated blocks of ground that are divorced from the main o
Jan 1, 2003
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Stope design in the Hishikari Gold Mine, Japan, by using numerical analysisBy Y. Sagawa
The Hishikari Gold Mine consists of epithermal vein type Au-Ag deposits, each of which has several veins standing almost in parallel each other and inclining 70 to 90 degrees. The veins have 1 to 3m w
Jan 1, 2003
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The Introduction of a Stiff Rockbolt and Hanging Wall Control Management System at a Platinum Mine in South AfricaBy P. Altounyan, K. Akermann, T. Van den Berg
Amandelbult Mine is currently undertaking a trial to mechanise the mining of the UG2 reef through the introduction of room and pillar mining. As part of the trial, a system of managing the control of
Jan 1, 2003
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TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diametersBy S. Okubo, K. Fukui
Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrationsBy J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification systemA well known rock mass classification system has been altered slightly to address the issues found under remnant mining conditions. By detail study of the expected fracture patterns and local geology,
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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Phase Transformations And Surface Characterization Of The Platinum-Chromium Coated System - SynopsisBy N. Hanief
This research involves the investigation of phase transformations in the platinum-chromium coated system. Single-layer 0.1 µm platinum coatings were deposited via electron beam deposition on 99.98 per
Jan 1, 2012
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The Dual-Electrode DC Arc Furnace ? Modelling InsightsBy Q. G. Reynolds
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, DC, reverse polarity, dual-electrode The dual-electrode direct current (DC) arc furnace uses two graphite electrodes, one connected as cathode, and one as anode.
Jan 1, 2011
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An initial assessment of the closely spaced dip-pillar mining layout as practised at Driefontein Gold MineBy J. W. Klokow, K. L. Riemer, R. I. L. Ferreira
As a result of the increased depth of mining in the South African gold mining industry mining induced seismicity is a severe problem. One of the strategies within the industry to contain the problem i
Jan 1, 2003
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Foreword (134b8950-7dbc-4a9d-ad1c-39bdc8a1a198)Pyrometallurgy has played a very important role in southern Africa for at least four centuries. It continues to do so, and recent years have seen many exciting developments in pyrometallurgical techn
Jan 1, 2006
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Tailings based pipe-support systemsBy C. E. Hales
In an effort to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, AngloGold has embarked on a process to develop and deliver consistent, high quality, tailings based support or construction products to stopes an
Jan 1, 2003
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Reaction Mechanisms Of Charcoal And Coke In The Silicon ProcessBy H. Tveit, E. H. Myrhaug, J. K. Tuset
Silicon metal as a commodity material is produced by carbothermic reduction of quartz in electric submerged arc furnaces, where CO2 forms as a by-product. Since 1997 the Norwegian Ferroalloy Producers
Jan 1, 2004