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A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear ResultsBy C. Haberfield, J. Szymakowski
Recent studies by the authors into the behaviour of jointed rock masses using direct shear testing have confirmed that joint spacing has a significant effect on rock mass strength. The rock mass failu
Jan 1, 2003
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Fluidized Bed Roasting Of Micro-Pelletized Zinc Concentrate: Part I?Pellet Strength And Roasting Kinetics - SynopsisBy S. Heukelman
Zinc or, a zinc refinery in South Africa, uses oxygen enrichment of up to 26% O2 in its fluidizing air to increase concentrate-throughput in its fluidized bed roasters. The aim of the study is to dete
Jan 1, 2011
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Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges ProjectBy H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang
Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co
Jan 1, 2003
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The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structuresBy S. Sakurai
We discuss the mechanical characteristics of underground structures that are subjected to vertical oscillations. Under such circumstances - expected when an earthquake rupture occurs very close to hig
Jan 1, 2003
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Excavation simulation for information-oriented construction of large powerhouse caverns at depthBy J. Xiao, Y. Jiang, Y. Tanabashi, Z. Song
Modelling the effect of blasting-caused damage, anisotropy of rock masses and excavation sequence on deformational behaviour and stability of large-scale underground caverns is important in the design
Jan 1, 2003
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Teetered Bed Separators ? The Australian ExperienceBy R. Drummond
The fourth Teetered Bed Separator (TBS) has just been installed in Australia, and trials have been run in many sites. There is a growing recognition of the potential advantages of using TBS technology
Jan 1, 2002
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A study on the partially saturated mechanical behavior of iron ore of Lorraine (France)By D. Grgic, A. Giraud, F. Homand
RESUME : Le comportement mécanique partiellement saturé du minerai de fer a été étudié à partir d’essais de compression simple sur des éprouvettes à pression capillaire imposée par les solutions salin
Jan 1, 2003
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Comparative study on the stability analysis methods for underground pumped powerhouse caverns in KoreaBy H. -U. Lim, C. -H. Kim
The sixth underground pumped powerhouse cavern is under construction now in Korea. For the stability analysis of the five underground powerhouses, finite element method was used. For this analysis, in
Jan 1, 2003
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Elasticity anisotropy in Oshima GraniteBy 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
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Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issuesBy J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson
ABSTRACT: Given the current widespread use of numerical models for rock mechanics and rock engineering, and the ‘Technology Road Map’ theme of the Congress, it is timely to consider the key issues in
Jan 1, 2003
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Beneficiation Of Zircon Sand In South Africa - SynopsisBy S. Lubbe
South Africa and Australia are the biggest suppliers of zircon sand to the international zirconium industry. However neither South Africa nor Australia is well known for zircon beneficiation. Geratec
Jan 1, 2012
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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
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Hybrid finite-/discrete-element modelling of progressive failure in massive rock slopesBy H. Willenberg, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: Although individually both continuum and discontinuum numerical analyses provide useful means to analyze rock slope stability problems, complex failures typically involve mechanisms related
Jan 1, 2003
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Assessment of mass modulus of a weathered argillaceous rockBy Chris M. Haberfield, Neil D. Benson
The assessment of overall modulus (or stiffness) of a fractured weak to moderately strong rock mass is a key parameter in the design of civil engineering works in these materials. It also provides th
Jan 1, 2003
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Coupled hydromechanical modelling of surface subsidence in crystalline rock masses due to tunnel drainageBy C. Zangerl, K. F. Evans, S. Loew
ABSTRACT: Settlements above fractured crystalline rock masses are rarely observed and in the past, geotechnical engineers would not expect substantial subsidence to occur in association with a deep tu
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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A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And EngineeringBy M. Andrews, B. J. Göhre, G. Strong, C. Terblanche
Mechanized mining can be experienced as a symphony by substituting the instruments for the different machines that each perform their own function and thus have different sounds. The drill-rig is the
Jan 1, 2006
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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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Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - SynopsisBeatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from underground sources
Jan 1, 2011
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Parameter variability in the toppling stability of rock blocksBy J. Muralha
The paper presents the limit equilibrium equations for the analysis of toppling blocks on a rock slope. The safety conditions are assessed by a numeric procedure implemented in an Excel worksheet. The
Jan 1, 2003