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Improvements In Contracting Practices And ManagementBy William L. Barnes, Maurice Leiser
INTRODUCTION The literature on project management considerations and techniques for large rail rapid transit projects in mid-1979 was fairly large and getting larger. UMTA was establishing special
Jan 1, 1981
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Annual Review 2006 – Coal ReviewBy F. Freme
For the second time in four years, the coal industry was brought to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness in 2006, as two separate events unfolded which involved coal miners trapped underground.
Jan 1, 2007
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Subsidence Potential In The Eastern Kentucky Coal FieldBy C. A. Johnson, K. F. Unrug
The identification of the major subsidence areas in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field has been made to distinguish the subsidence phenomena on the basis of geographical location. Further, this identific
Jan 1, 1986
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Carbonatites: An Important Source For Space-Age MaterialsBy D. P. Gold
Major sources and reserves of Cb/Nb, Ta, REE, Y, Sc, Zr, Hf, Cu, apatite and vermiculite may be concentrated in primary and secondary minerals associated with different stages and depths of emplacemen
Jan 1, 1991
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Unconventional Gas Resources (4f80c854-eb28-4c25-9c81-c803ef2a0bd6)By Jeffrey B. Smith
Introduction The gas shortage is going to be with us for some time to come. If we can set aside political and industry rhetoric (along with subjective personal opinions), we still are confronted by t
Jan 9, 1980
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Unconventional Gas ResourcesBy Jeffrey B. Smith
Introduction The gas shortage is going to be with us for some time to come. If we can set aside political and industry rhetoric (along with subjective personal opinions), we still are confronted by t
Jan 1, 1980
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Robotics For Underground Hardrock Mining: What Have We Got So Far, Where Do We Go From HereBy J. P. H. Steele, T. Vincent, C. Debrunner, M. Whitehorn
For a variety of reasons, the need for automation of underground mining equipment is growing dramatically, e.g., improved safety and health, availability of labor, deeper mines, and desire for more fo
Jan 1, 2000
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Comparisons, Experiences And Development Of The Use Of Precast Concrete Tunnel Linings In Europe, North America And The Far EastBy A. John R. Hart
INTRODUCTION In each given set of operational criteria for tunnel design, ground conditions dictate the selection of the most appropriate construction method and tunnel lining. The designer has the
Jan 1, 1987
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Spirals Unveiled, Part 1: Geometric Description And Physical ProcessesBy P. C. Kapur
For mineral processing spirals, mathematical force equilibrium models are sought to extend the spiral performance envelop. In Part 1 of this report, a complete geometric description of the helical spi
Jan 1, 1996
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Analysis and Design of Tunnel Lining Through a Potentially Displaceable Fault - NAT2022By Theodore Feldsher, Seung Han Kim, Mourad Attalla, John Roadifer, Chu-Chieh Jay Lin
Lifelines in seismic regions of the world seldom can escape crossing active faults. Cities in California have been mitigating this risk by constructing improved fault crossings. This paper discusses t
Dec 1, 2022
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Respirable Dust Sources of Longwall Mining ExaminedBy Wallace W. Roepke, Richard C. Olson
To adequately attack the longwall dust problem, the US Bureau of Mines funded a contract to define dust sources on a longwall mine face area. The study examined the shearer during sumping, cutting, an
Jan 8, 1984
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Interaction and Confinement Effect Between Steel Square/Arch Sets and Surrounding Rocks at Slope Bottom IntersectionsBy J. C. Stankus
How to quantitatively identify the loads on a square/arch set is a complicated issue in designing the square/arch set in an intersection/entry. From an engineering perspective, understanding the natur
Feb 23, 2014
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Mining Of Aggregates In OklahomaBy Andrew S. Lain
Before you begin mining aggregates in Oklahoma, you must first look at the market and ask these questions: (1) Is there a need for additional aggregate production? (2) Can we produce the aggregate eff
Jan 1, 1999
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Newmont’s Ahafo Mine – Gold Mining in West AfricaBy John Mitchell, Mark K. Jorgensen
Newmont Mining’s Ahafo Mine is located in Ghana approximately 300 km (190 miles) northwest of the capital city of Accra in the Brong-Ahafo region. The nearest city is Sunyani, located 45 km (28 miles)
Jan 1, 2007
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Use Of Non-Toxic Reagents In The Depression Of PyriteBy B. Alegria
The depressing effects of different inorganic chemicals on the flotation of pyrite have been investigated in this study. The results of the flotation tests indicate that pyrite can be depressed by oxi
Jan 1, 1982
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Implementation Of The HydroFloat Technology At The South Fort Meade Mine (b0ff9df4-18a3-4533-954f-95c4d4f285a2)Several industrial-scale HydroFloat separators have recently been installed at Mosaic?s South Fort Meade beneficiation plant for the purpose of improving phosphate recovery and throughput capacity. Th
Jan 1, 2007
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More Than 1,300 Underground Professionals Attend RETCIn June, 1,334 underground construction and tunneling professionals gathered in Toronto, Ontario for the 2007 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC). This biennial event, sponsored by SME,
Jan 1, 2007
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Mechanical Ventilation of Underground Construction Works in FranceBy Patrick Oriez, Chris Norris, Alain Mercusot
"Temporary mechanical ventilation is one of the fundamental requirements in guaranteeing a healthy atmosphere in underground construction works in order to protect the health of persons working on the
Jan 1, 2016
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Comparative Analysis Of Neural-Network And Traditional Meta-Modelings For Placer Gold Oregrade Spatial Variability EstimationBy J. Ke
Traditional geostatistical methods have been used in ore reserve estimation for decades. Neural Networks (NNs) have provided an alternative approach to data analysis and ore reserve estimation. Unlike
Jan 1, 2003
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Conducting Mineral Operations on National Forest System Lands in the 1990'sBy George M. Leonard
Mineral commodities on National Forest System lands contribute to the nation's well being. Access to these commodities is dependent on public perceptions of the effects of mineral operations on o
Jan 1, 1991