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  • SAIMM
    Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock mass

    By Y. Guglielmi, V. Merrien-Soukatchoff, I. Kadiri

    ABSTRACT: Hydraulic experiments have been conducted since 1997 within a small fractured calcareous rock mass in southeastern France, at a site called Coaraze. On this reduced-scale site closing a floo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • CIM
    Centrifugal Concentration and Separation of Precious Ores

    By B. V. Knelson

    "GENTLEMEN:This paper will deal with centrifugal separation - theory and practical, and since the Knelson Concentrator is the only centrifugal concentrator with a properly fluidized bed, this paper wi

    Jan 1, 1985

  • DFI
    Construction And Instrumentation Of A Deep Foundation ? Synopsis

    By Y. K. Wong

    This paper describes in detail various problems concerning the construction of a pile-raft foundation supporting a 42-storey tower block. The subsurface generally consists of highly weathered sediment

    Jan 1, 2010

  • SAIMM
    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

  • AIME
  • SME
    Preliminary Seismic Design Considerations for a Highway Tunnel in Coronado, California

    By David Young

    This paper presents tunnel design considerations for the SR75/282 Transportation Corridor Project in Coronado, California. The project is managed by the City of Coronado in cooperation with Caltrans a

    Jan 1, 2008

  • NIOSH
    Core Drilling At Shaft Sites Of Proposed Mine-Water Drainage Tunnel - Anthracite Region Of Pennsylvania - Summary

    By S. H. Ash

    THE information obtained by examining and analyzing the core drillings from 15 diamond-drill holes shows that with the proper equipment little difficulty should be experienced while sinking the shafts

    Jan 1, 1952

  • AUSIMM
    Rock Types and Mineralization at Panguna Porphyry Copper Prospect, Upper Kaverong Valley, Bougainville Island

    A large body of porphyry-type copper mineralization occurs at Panguna in southern BougainviIle. It is associated with the intrusion of quartz diorite/granodiorite into andesites, particularly with the

    Jan 1, 1968

  • DFI
    Micropile-Supported Wall To Resist Lateral Deflection Of Existing Railroad Bridge Abutment

    By Samer R. Rabab?ah

    As part of the PHX Sky TrainTM project at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, the existing traffic lanes at the 44th Street underpass below the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SME-ICGCM
    In-Situ Performance Analysis Of Immediate Forward Support (IFS) Systems In Thin-Medium Seam Sections In The United Kingdom

    By Paul N. Freeman

    This paper describes the in-situ performance of two IFS powered support installations at Betws and Penallta Collieries in the South Wales Coalfield, United Kingdom. Intensive monitoring of all powe

    Jan 1, 1992

  • SME
    A New Model For Effects Of Impersistent Joint Sets On Rock Slope Stability

    By W. Pariseau, S. Puri, S. Schmelter

    Introduction Joints often have profound effects on elastic properties and strength of rock masses and therefore on rock slope stability. In surface mine slopes, joints are usually too numerous to be t

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SME
    Thermomechanical Behavior Of Backfilled Disposal Rooms For Waste Retrieval Considerations In A Salt Dome Repository

    By Paul F. Gnirk, Ralph A. Wagner, Joe L. Ratigan

    This thermomechanical analysis used the finite element method to investigate the behavior of crushed salt backfill in a waste disposal room situated in a salt dome repository. The first of two objecti

    Jan 1, 1981

  • NIOSH
    OFR-104-77 Coal Mine Combustion Products Identification And Analysis - 1. Abstract And Summary

    By K. L. Paciorek

    The aim of this program was to develop a reliable and meaning-ful basis for assessing certain safety aspects, namely fire and, in particular, toxicity hazards of articles employed in underground coal

    Jan 1, 1976

  • SME
    Sound Transit Link Light Rail Northern Extension

    By Paul M. Godlewski, Joseph P. Gildner, David S. McAllister

    With construction underway on the 22.5 km (14 mile) Initial Segment of the Link Light Rail transit system in Seattle (including the one-mile EPB-driven running tunnels and mined station at Beacon Hill

    Jan 1, 2005

  • NIOSH
    OFR-123(2)-78 Advancement Of Mine Ventilation Network Analysis From Art To Science - Volume II Mine Ventilation Network Theory - I. Introduction

    By M. Didyk

    The final objective of a mine ventilation project is to find a way of supplying the working faces with the necessary quantity of air to dilute all the possible air contaminants to safe limits and to m

    Jan 1, 1977

  • SME
    Mine Wide Protection For Miners, Equipment And Infrastructure

    By W. H. Schiffbauer

    The protection of miners, equipment, and infrastructure is discussed. While the primary focus of the described technology is to prevent miners from being injured, struck-by, or crushed by heavy equipm

    Jan 1, 2011

  • AUSIMM
    The Effect of Flocculants on the De-Watering Time of a Clay Suspension

    By Sparrow G. J

    The effect of polyelectrolyte flocculants on the de-watering of a tailing suspension of very fine clay was investigated.Sedimentation and filtration experiments were carried out in the labqratory to c

    Jan 1, 1980

  • AUSIMM
    Handling and Transportation of Industrial Minerals with Special Focus on Shipping and Distribution in North America

    I would like to thank The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy for inviting us to share with you some of our experiences in the handling, storage, and transportation of industrial minera

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SAIMM
    Trends in Productivity in the South African Gold Mining Industry

    By T. Tholana, P. N. Neingo

    "Mining companies globally are currently facing severe economic and financial challenges. In addition to global challenges, the South African mining industry has to face other operational challenges t

    Jan 1, 2016

  • AUSIMM
    Using Haulage Accidents and Incident Reports to Identify the Impact of Substandard Haul Road Design on Operational Safety

    Well designed and maintained haul roads are the key to minimising truck haulage on-road hazards and costs, as well as increasing productivity. However, practically designing and managing a haul road f

    Dec 6, 2010