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  • SAIMM
    NIM Reports (707758c9-6365-45e8-885a-f83d40e32577)

    NIM Reports Report No. 1647 The industrial application of KEGOLD electrodes. Report No. 1665 The determination of minor amounts of antimony in ores and concentrates by atomic absorption spectrophotome

    Jan 1, 1975

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    Examples of fracturing of rock at very low stress levels

    By K. Yathavan

    Fracturing of rock at low stress levels can be a source of unexpected problems in rock engineering: • the resulting instability can be a safety hazard; • in very brittle rocks it may be associated

    Jan 1, 2003

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    Thermal Properties Of Stratified Rocks From Witwatersrand Gold Mining Areas

    By M. Q. W. Jones

    This paper summarizes important features of a compilation of thermal properties of stratified rocks from Witwatersrand gold mining areas. The database consists of more than 1000 thermal conductivity m

    Jan 1, 2003

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    Analysis for pillar extraction potential (A-PEP)—a risk-based program for underground coal mining

    By G. H. Lind

    Research into the safe and economic extraction of underground coal pillars in the Witbank and Highveld coalfields of South Africa highlighted that future practices will have to consider pertinent risk

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    P.E.R.T. and how P.E.R.T. Techniques can be Used in Modern Mine Management

    By E. T. Boome, A. C. Schmidt

    P .E.R. T. and how P .E.R. T. techniques can be used in modern mine management by E. T. Boome and A. C. Schmidt Published in the Journal, December 1972 DISCUSSION A. E.W. FLETCHER A.c.S.A.* In making

  • SAIMM
    Study of variation in strength parameters before slope stability analysis

    Abstract A new approach is introduced for study of the behaviour of geotechnical strength parameter prior to slope analysis to ascertain whether strength parameters of slope materials are homogenous

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Solid-waste packing as a support medium at depth

    By A. J. Jager, N. C. Joughin

    The effects of extensive solid-waste packing as a support medium are described. It is shown that the waste packing resulted in excellent hangingwall conditions with only minor deleterious effects.

    Jan 1, 1979

  • SAIMM
    Planning Of Open Pit Mines On A Risk Basis

    This paper addresses the methodology of introducing risk into the development of mine plans for open pit mines. Recommendations are put forward for achieving a risk balance between mineral resource es

    Jan 1, 1997

  • SAIMM
    Rockpasses: A Guide To Excavation Methodology

    By U. Sachse

    This paper explores a systematic approach for mining decision-makers to use when faced with choosing which method to use for a specific rockpass length. The different excavation methods available in t

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    A new rock mass failure criterion for biaxial loading conditions

    By P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, B. Malama

    To simulate brittle rocks, a mixture of glastone, sand and water was used as a model material. Thin galvanized sheets were used to create joints in blocks made out of the model material. To investigat

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strength, Deformability, and Micromechanics of Brittle Fracture in a Crystalline Rock Under True Triaxial Compressive Stresses

    By B. Haimson

    A new loading apparatus was fabricated and used to conduct true-triaxial compression tests on KTB amphibolite, a crystalline basement rock. Tests in dry jacketed samples reveal that the intermediate p

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Threshold PCA-SSD: a novel Steady State Detection algorithm, F.F. Noelle, T.M.Louw, L. Auret, and S.M. Bradshaw

    By T. M. Louw, L. Auret, S. M. Bradshaw, F. F. Noelle

    Modern industrial processes undergo frequent process state shifts due to changes in demand, feedstock or maintenance operations. Multimodal continuous process monitoring is therefore required for effe

    Jan 1, 2020

  • SAIMM
    Book Review New Booklet for Potential Engineers

    NEW BOOKLET FOR POTENTIAL ENGINEERS A new booklet "Professional Careers in Engineering" for issue to high school students who are considering engineering as a profession has been prepared for general

  • SAIMM
    Publications (8da951e4-63a6-42e7-bedc-fae95da8451a)

    1. Book review . Australasian coal mining practice, edited by C.H. Martin. Reviewer: R.B. MacGilIivray This book is an extremely comprehensive coverage of coal-mining practice in Australasia, the

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    A three-dimensional tessellation boundary element method for simulation of fracture zone around openings

    By K. -J. Shou

    A special three-dimensional boundary element method has been developed for the simulation of the development of fracture zone in rock mass. This approach comprises a boundary element method and a thre

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Analysis of a rock slope failure in a feldspar open pit mine

    By G. Iabichino, M. Cravero, F. Nacci, L. Rinaldi, L. Vigliero

    ABSTRACT: The proposed paper is aimed at analysing the failure of a steep cliff slope that, in the past, was exploited for open pit mining operations. A volume of over 400,000m3 of gneissic aplitic ro

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Rock cut slope stability analysis in Sinpal-Ildong region using distinct element method

    By J. H. Rhee, H. B. Ku, J. S. Lee, H. J. Park, B. S. Jang

    A large wedge failure had occurred in the study area which was under construction. Therefore, in order to analyze the potential instability for this rock slope, the authors conducted numerical analys

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Residual stresses in cylindrical rock samples

    By G. Vouille, P. Bérest

    Residual stresses observed in rocks often result from non-compatible initial strains. These stresses can be determined when the incompatibility tensor associated with the initial strain tensor is know

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Dynamic Support Rationale and Systems

    By U. Singh, E. T. Brown, J. Coxon

    The rapid fracturing and deformation that occurs around excavations during rock bursts demand that support and reinforcement systems have both deformability and damping capabilities. The energy deman

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    How To Leverage Your Bottom Line With Good Drilling And Blasting Practice

    By R. G. Tarr

    During an intense and accurate study of initiation systems used on an AngloGold mine, Mine A, poor drilling practices were revealed. Graphic results of all actual measurements taken are shown below.

    Jan 1, 2000