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Effect of true tri-axial loading schemes on fracturing of limestoneBy J. -P. Tshibangu, A. Vervoort, A. Lavrov
Abstract: The aim of the research presented is to study the effect of complex loading schemes on the fracturing process during loading and/or unloading. A first set of experiments was done using a pol
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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Small scale laboratory experiments of boulders bouncing on granular slopesBy V. Labiouse, B. Heidenreich
The rebound phenomenon, which occurs during rockfalls when a rock block impacts with a slope surface, is influenced by several parameters related not only to the slope material but also to the block a
Jan 1, 2003
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Durability and Subzero Temperature Effects on Argillaceous Clastic RocksBy G. Dhakal, J. -I. Kodama, K. Neaupane, T. Yoneda
ABSTRACT Durability tests and evaluation of sub-zero temperature effects to some argillaceous clastic rocks were carried out. Welded tuff, limestone, sandstone and schist samples collected from di
Jan 1, 2003
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Annual Report and AccountsCouncil and Standing Committees, 1975-1976 President: Dr R. E. Robinson. Vice-Presidents: Dr M. D. G. Salamon and P. A. von Wielligh. Honorary Treasurer: J. K. E. Douglas. Immediate Past President:
Jan 10, 1976
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Some New Essential Questions about Scale Effects on the Mechanics of Rock Mass JointsBy M. J. A. Leal-Gomes
There is a set of settled ideas in the field of the mechanics of rock mass joints, that need a deep revision, after the last experimental works of several authors. In this paper, this theme is approac
Jan 1, 2003
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Occupational Health And Safety Risks Associated With Sulphur DioxideBy C. J. Badenhorst
Oxides of sulphur are corrosive and are produced when sulphur-containing fuels are burned. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a colourless gas with a characteristic, irritating, pungent odour. Exposure routes t
Jan 1, 2007
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Construction Of Permanent Intruded Plugs At South Deep Gold MineBy D. A. Bruce
The paper describes the construction of 5 plugs to resist high water heads at depth within the South Deep Gold Mine, Randfontein, South Africa. A total of 20 segments were involved to create these plu
Jan 1, 2006
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The Evaluation Of Rock Brittleness Concept On Rotary Blast Hole DrillsBy R. Altindag
The rock brittleness is one of the most important rock properties that affect the drill-ability of rocks. It is supposed that the increase in rock brittleness causes the increase in penetration rate.
Jan 1, 2002
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Annual General Meeting of the InstituteThe Annual General Meeting of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy was held in Kelvin House, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 27th August, 1975. Professor R. P. Plewman (President) was in
Jan 10, 1975
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The Control of Dust From Mine DumpsBy G. H. Grange
The control of dust from mine dumps by G. H. GRANGE Pr. Eng., B.Sc. (Min. Eng.) (Rand) (Fellow) This paper gives a resume of the early attempts to control dust from mine dumps, leading up to the resea
Jan 3, 1973
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Dynamic failure of pillar remnants—case studiesBy G. van Aswegen, J. D. Bosman
Gold bearing deposits in the Witwatersrand consist predominantly of narrow tabular conglomerates with quartzite host rock. Extensive mining of these deposits at depth results in significant stresses
Jan 1, 2003
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Colloquium On ComminutionBy SAIMM Journal
COLLOQUIUM ON COMMINUTION The Institute has arranged a colloquium on the above topic to be held on 13th March, 1973, at Kelvin House. The following papers will be presented: 'Peripheral Discharge
Jan 1, 1974
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Strategic Mine Planning And Mineral Resource Management At Anglo Platinum - SynopsisThis paper describes the integration of the mineral resource management philosophy within strategic long term planning at Anglo Platinum Limited. Consideration is given to the philosophy, processes, t
Jan 1, 2007
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Design and construction of tunnel portals under difficult geotechnical conditionsBy R. M. Spang
Abstract Between the German city of Dresden and the Czech capital Prague a 4-lane highway is under con-struction. At the outskirts of Dresden it will cross the narrow and deeply eroded Weißeritz V
Jan 1, 2003
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Simulation of integrated underground mining-processingThe paper examines the design issues associated with the integration of mineral processing within underground mining systems. It demonstrates conceptual integrated system design options appropriate to
Jan 1, 2003
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The construction of integrated production management systems in mining companies based on the experience of the ‘Turów’ brown coal mine (Poland)By R. Kus´
The paper presents the comments on the advantages of implementing an integrated system of managing mining exploitation in hard coal mines, as well as the comprehensive integration of information on th
Jan 1, 2003
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Lötschberg base tunnel: brittle failure phenomena encountered during excavation of the Steg lateral aditBy V. Labiouse, P. K. Kaiser, F. Descoeudres, F. Rojat
In this paper some failure phenomena observed in the crossing of brittle rock formations at the Lötschberg base tunnel are presented. A brittle failure criteria, recently developed by Canadian researc
Jan 1, 2003
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A quantitative evaluation of the load bearing capacity of ground and characteristic curves of tunnelingBy T. Nishimura, H. Kiyama, K. Wakimoto
Discussion on the load bearing capacity of ground and the stability of tunnel is presented. We derive a simplified solution of a circular lined-tunnel in an elastic ground. The solution results in a b
Jan 1, 2003