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A new evaluation method of JRC and its size effectBy T. Saito, S. Murata
An original concept of JRC-diagram that can evaluate JRC and its size-effect by using a fractal model was proposed. In order to confirm the applicability of the JRC-diagram, first, JRC of the tensile
Jan 1, 2003
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Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavationsBy J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser
Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to
Jan 1, 2003
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Design of open pit slopes in Ganboke gold mine, ChadBy K. -C. Han, S. -Y. Kim
This study was carried out in a bid to survey Ganboke gold mine in Pala, Mayo-Kebbi Province, southwestern Chad. The Ganboke mine is now being prepared for investigation and development, and the resea
Jan 1, 2003
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Presidential Address: Planning the utilization of South Africa's coal reservesBy B. C. Alberts
Planning the use of South Africa's energy resources, especially coal, is of the utmost importance. The State and the mining industry require reliable official estimates of the economically mineab
Jan 1, 1987
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Foreword (134b8950-7dbc-4a9d-ad1c-39bdc8a1a198)Pyrometallurgy has played a very important role in southern Africa for at least four centuries. It continues to do so, and recent years have seen many exciting developments in pyrometallurgical techn
Jan 1, 2006
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Shear-flow coupling properties of a rock joint and its modelling by Geographic Information System (GIS)By Y. Mitani, F. Vallier, T. Esaki
Shear-flow coupling tests are conducted using an original apparatus, and a shear-flow coupling model using Geographic Information System (GIS) is developed in order to evaluate shear-flow coupling pro
Jan 1, 2003
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Studies of load transfer mechanism for rock-socketed pileBy P. He
Abstract This paper introduces tested results of rock-socketed pile in Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing. From a force- transfer model, a distribution of axial force for pile-body and inlaid resistance for
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical Solution for the Deformations of Tunnels in Rock Masses and its Application to Estimate In Situ Stress Ratio K0By M. Arlandi, J. C. Monge
In this paper, the finite element method is used to obtain deformations of a rock tunnel. More than 3,000 numerical simulations and calculations were carried out. The analysis of this results has all
Jan 1, 2003
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Comparison of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards Template-based mineral reporting codes with implications for mine planning in mineral development projectsBy C. Musingwini, G. Njowa, M. Burnett, C. C. Birch
From 2022 to 2040, the global demand for mineral commodities is projected to increase by fourfold to six-fold, largely due to traditional drivers such as population growth and urbanisation compounded
Mar 30, 2026
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Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock massBy 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
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Economics of geotechnical stope design at ObuasiBy P. Amponsah-Mensah
Dilution of ore has a major impact on economics of a mine. The magnitude of dilution depends on mining method, stope dimensions, reef and host rock quality, wall support and drilling accuracy. The mai
Jan 1, 2003
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Method statement for Excavation of Powerhouse Cavern Considering Mudstone Layers in Masjed Soleiman DamBy M. Shahabi, M. Kashfi
This paper briefly describes the excavation procedure of a powerhouse, comprising of its incremental excavation, reinforcement measures, and the installed monitoring system. During the first phase of
Jan 1, 2003
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Properties of excavation damaged zone caused by drill and blast excavationBy J. Autio, H. Malmlund
The excavation damage zone (EDZ) caused by drill and blast excavation consists of intense damage adjacent to the remaining half barrel of the blast hole, new fracturing induced by the blast and reacti
Jan 1, 2003
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Investigations into the residual strength of a 2.5 m wide Bushveld Merensky Reef crush pillar - SynopsisBy B. P. Watson
The first crush pillars on the Bushveld platinum mines were introduced at Union Section in 1978. Before the introduction of crush pillars, serious problems were experienced when stoping advanced to a
Jan 1, 2008
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Characterization Of Clay Mineral Fractions In Tuffisitic Kimberlite Breccias By X-Ray DiffractionBy J. Morkel
During research on mainly the weathering of kimberlite, it became evident that its mineralogical composition is an important factor in the complex process of physical and chemical disintegration. The
Jan 1, 2006
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Key Aspects of Bench Flotation as a Geometallurgical Characterization ToolBy V. Ross
"Bench-scale flotation tests play a major role in the geometallurgical process value chain. Despite their apparent simplicity, these tests pose pitfalls in terms of operation, as well as the interpret
Mar 1, 2019
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A Set Of Indices Based On Indentation Tests For Assessment Of Rock Cutting Performance And Rock PropertiesBy H. Copur
Experimental studies for quantification of force and brittleness indices relevant to rock cutting performance are presented. A simple interpretation method is developed, which quantifies the force-pen
Jan 1, 2003
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Parameter variability in the toppling stability of rock blocksBy J. Muralha
The paper presents the limit equilibrium equations for the analysis of toppling blocks on a rock slope. The safety conditions are assessed by a numeric procedure implemented in an Excel worksheet. The
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation of dynamic grouting effect for Low-permeable rockBy S. Wakita, K. Aoki, Y. Mito, K. Date
It is of great importance to prevent a leakage of hazardous substances from underground storage plants, because this certainly leads to a fatal disaster for human societies. Therefore, effective grout
Jan 1, 2003
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Mechanical–transport processes in salt: consequences for abandonment of underground exploitationsBy M. Ghoreychi, X. Daupley
ABSTRACT: The paper is devoted to two major aspects related to the abandonment of salt mines: 1)- Long-term risk associated with the mechanical instability of surface and its consequences for public s
Jan 1, 2003