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Modeling of plastic deformation and damage due to drying around a shaft in claystoneBy J. F. Shao, G. Duveau, W. Z. Chen, O. Ozanam
In this paper, we present a sensitivity study for the numerical modelling of hydromechanical coupling around a shaft in partially saturated claystone. Two representative constitutive models have been
Jan 1, 2003
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Future And Potential In-Stope Rock Support Systems In Conventional Narrow Vein Stoping Operations To Reduce Safety Risks And Enhance ProductivityBy I T. Tshabalala
In typical conventional narrow vein stoping operations, the use of temporary support components to offer some support to workers, whilst the permanent and generally more elaborate support system gets
Jan 1, 2008
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The Complementary Aspects of Ion-Exchange Resins and Solvent Extraction in Copper Recovery ProcessesBy A. Tsekov, Stefan Neufeind, T. Angelov, G. Savov
"A complementary ion exchange/solvent extraction process for the recovery of copper from low-grade ores developed by Iontech Engineering Ltd. is described. It has successfully been implemented on a fu
Jan 1, 2015
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Uranium Recovery From Acid Leach Liquors: The Optimisation Of Rip/Sx Based FlowsheetsBy Deon van Tonder, Bert Van Hege
Comparison of various technologies for uranium recovery from sulphuric acid leach solutions shows that Resin-in-Pulp (RIP) and/or Solvent extraction (SX) based processing routes are usually cost effec
Jan 1, 2007
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The response of shotcrete to blast induced vibrations in miningBy L. Malmgren, A. Ansell
This paper deals with the influence from blast induced stress waves on the performance of shotcrete support in the Kiirunavaara mine. Time histories of stress waves from blasting were obtained from me
Jan 1, 2003
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Calculation models on the viscosity of the CaO-SiO2-TiO2slag systemBy J. -Y. Jia, G. -B. Qiu, C. -G. Bai, D. -F. Chen
Due to the great importance of the smelting process, it is essential to establish a calculation model on the viscosity of the slag system containing titania. In this paper, the calculation models of m
Jan 1, 2004
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SMR Geomechanics classification: Application, experience and validationBy R. Romano, E. Montalar, J. B. Serón
The SMR geomechanics classification system (adaptation of RMR for slopes) is reviewed with data from 87 actual slopes in Valencia. In a research project, SMR has been applied by a GIS system, as a met
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of in situ stresses in deep drillholes for a hydroelectric projectBy N. Kumar, A. K. Dhawan, A. Varughese, S. K. Khullar
Abstract The in-situ stress field is one of the primary parameters influencing the performance of underground structures particularly in the Himalayas where there is strong influence of topography
Jan 1, 2003
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The Optimisation Of Hexadecanethiol Coatings To Improve The Tarnish Resistance Of Sterling Silver.By J J. McEwan
Silver tarnishes readily in common atmospheres and is accelerated in humid atmospheres. Tarnish is the formation of silver sulphide on the surface of silver when it is exposed to a wide range of sulph
Jan 1, 2006
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Notices (53f24570-bbff-4516-aafd-3de51a16d27d)NOTICES PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL CLEAN AIR CONGRESSThis massive volume of 1,380 pages contains all the papers presented at the congress held in December 1971. INDEX TO SOUTH AFRICAN PER
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Is it wavy or rough?By J. P. Harrison
ABSTRACT: The significant effect of fracture surface morphology on the mechanical behaviour of rock masses is well known and has been studied by many people. For linear profiles taken from fracture su
Jan 1, 2003
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SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stressBy L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo
SRC rockmass classification have been applied to 25 tunnels in Spain and Italy, for which it was found that much heavier supports than those estimated by the RMR index were required. SRC and RMR indi
Jan 1, 2003
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Time-dependent behaviour of Tournemire argillites (France)By A. Rejeb
ABSTRACT: This paper contributes to the study of underground structures in argillaceous media, especially Tournemire argillites (Aveyron, France). The basic results obtained over six years in two expe
Jan 1, 2003
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Spotlight On Visit To Sasol Two And ThreeBy John Freer
On 25th November, 1983, nearly forty members of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, together with Doris Gardner and Judith Money from Kelvin House, travelled by luxury motor coach to
Jan 1, 1984
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Shaft Excavation Method In Soft Soil ? SynopsisBy F. N. F. le Roux
This paper describes the method used for excavating the upper 33m of emergency access shaft E2 for the underground single track tunnel running between Park and Rosebank station of the Gautrain Rapid R
Jan 1, 2009
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Shaft Excavation Method In Soft Soil ? Synopsis (57c66dec-079b-41a9-bafc-ab363857a914)By F. N. F. le Roux
This paper describes the method used for excavating the upper 33m of emergency access shaft E2 for the underground single track tunnel running between Park and Rosebank station of the Gautrain Rapid R
Jan 1, 2009
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Simulation of Hopkinson effect by discrete element methodBy Harushige Kusumi, Yuzuru Ashida, Toshiki Watanabe, Toshifumi Matsuoka
ABSTRACT: The technique of various kinds of numerical analysis offered remarkable results to explication of many rock mechanical phenomena. These techniques regarded a rock stratum as a continuum bod
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock engineering, crucial for sustainable development in the South African mining industryBy D. J. Adams, W. K. Rymon-Lipinski
Rock engineering plays a crucial role in contributing to sustainable development in South African mining. A framework for this has been created through legislation and structures to encourage the mini
Jan 1, 2003
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Applications Of Fibre-Reinforced Shotcrete (Fibrecrete) Support In Drifts At Nchanga Underground Mine.By Simon Mundike, Muwindwa Lipalile
A scraper based block cave method has been successfully applied to extract the Lower Ore Body at Nchanga since the 1950?s. Since inception, scraper drifts and service ways have been supported using st
Jan 1, 2005
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The Prieska experience: Flotation developments in copper-zinc separation (32d079cb-5827-4a06-957c-029014016ec6)By B. R. Broekman, D. W. Penman
Discussion by P.J Lloydt Broekman and Penman describe (J.S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metal., vol. 91, Aug. 1991, p. 261) the addition of sodium cyanide and zinc sulphate to the flotation feed at Prieska. They
Jan 1, 1991