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Numerical simulation of jointed block mass under uniaxial stress conditionBy K. S. Rao, R. P. Tiwari, V. K. Shrivastava
ABSRACT: In this paper numerical simulation of jointed block mass behaviour obtained in an experimental study has been presented. Singh et al. (2002) conducted extensive tests on the jointed model mat
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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The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South Africa (0100580e-7046-4d83-b544-b2f8a0fc0e33)By Basson. J., L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer
The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the
Jan 1, 2004
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The Impact Of Platinum Production From Ug2 Ore On Ferrochrome Production In South AfricaBy J. Basson, L. R. Nelson, L. A. Cramer
The South African based platinum mines produce the world?s majority of platinum metal that is used in autocatalysts and jewellery. As the platinum market is forecast to grow at healthy rates into the
Jan 1, 2004
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Introduction of Drill and Blast Utilizing Pneumatic Rock-Drills in a Rwandan Artisanal Underground MineBy T. P. Letsebe, L. Magwaza, T. A. Sethu, S. M. Rupprecht
"The authors were tasked with introducing safe and efficient drilling and blasting practices to a small artisanal mine located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The current mining methods employed at
Jan 1, 2017
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Elasticity anisotropy in Oshima GraniteBy A. Golshani, M. Oda, K. Suzuki, T. Takemura
Anisotropic behaviours of OhshimaOshima granite were investigated by carrying out uniaxial compression tests, together with observations of microcracks under an optical microscope. The elastic modulus
Jan 1, 2003
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A numerical study of seismic damage to deep underground openingsBy H. Gercek, M. Genis
In this paper, the effects of dynamic loads on the geometry of the failure zone occurring around underground openings, excavated in deep and massive rock masses, have been investigated. Following an e
Jan 1, 2003
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Simulation of the mechanical behaviour of a fracture in shear: implication of the distribution of the void spaceBy J. Riss, S. Gentier, A. Marache
The study of the hydromechanical behaviour of fractured rock masses requires a detailed knowledge of the isolated fractures. The aim of the paper is the simulation of the evolution of the void space,
Jan 1, 2003
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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Intelligent Gearing System - Solution To Understand And Correct Operational Conditions That Reduce he Fatigue Life Of A Girth GearBy David Brown, Dirk van Dyk
Horizontal rotating mills are being used all over the world associated with different mineral and power generation industries. David Brown South Africa, with over 140 years of experience in gear manuf
Jan 1, 2007
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Analysis and prediction of slow landslide evolutions by using automatic displacement monitoring systemsBy T. Proietti, L. Mongiovì, L. Simeoni
Reliable estimates of the kinematic characteristics of movements are obtained by using a statistical model SSM. This model represents a useful tool for the management of alert and alarm systems. L
Jan 1, 2003
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Dynamic Support Rationale and SystemsBy 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
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Plenary Speaker-Technical Aspects Of Closed Loop Cooling Water, Associated With The Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Demonstration Power PlantBy Carl Havemann
[PAPER PRESENTED AT THE 8thINTERNATIONAL CORROSION CONFERENCE HELD AT THE SA NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY, SAXONWOLD JOHANNESBURG DURING 14-15 NOVEMBER, 2006.]
Jan 1, 2006
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A design protocol for mining remnants in hard rock mining operations utilising a rock mass classification systemA well known rock mass classification system has been altered slightly to address the issues found under remnant mining conditions. By detail study of the expected fracture patterns and local geology,
Jan 1, 2003
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Behaviour analysis of a slope in the river Sela right backBy J. E. Quintanilha de Menezes, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, I. Ferreira
The Paradela dam has a spillway that makes it possible to discharge a maximum flow of 400 m3/s, the water discharges being on the river Sela, about 2km upstream the river Cávado. After the first use o
Jan 1, 2003
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An integrated approach for determining the viability of extracting three remnants in a scattered, deep level gold mineBy L. Linzer, J. Oelofse, T. Rangasamy
Extraction of isolated blocks of ground with elevated levels of stress and/or seismicity is a common occurrence in South African gold mines. Isolated blocks of ground that are divorced from the main o
Jan 1, 2003
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Electrochemical Studies Of Fe-21Cr-1Ni Duplex Stainless Steels With 0.15 Wt% Ruthenium At Different Temperatures - SynopsisBy O. A. Olaseinde
The 2101 lean duplex stainless steel has wide potential application in storage, heat exchangers, and in the oil and gas industries. This work investigates the electrochemical behaviour of 2101 duplex
Jan 1, 2012
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Meeting The Milestones: Are South African Small-To Medium-Scale Mines Up To The Task? - SynopsisBy J. J. Dekker
Controlling noise has proven difficult in mining, and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) remains common. In 2008, a South African Mine Health and Safety Council study focused on small- to medium-sized
Jan 1, 2011
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Estimation of joint behaviour by monitoring and analysis in the rock cavernBy T. Maejima, K. Aoki, T. Mori, K. Iwano
Concerning the excavation of rock cavern, it is one of the most important issues to evaluate the behavior of rock joints. But few detailed measurements for joint behavior had been conducted. Therefor
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of acoustic emission and interpretation of its results during excavation of a rock cliff with opening jointsBy H. Sasao, Y. Obara, A. Hirata
In the upper part of the planned location of the portal of a highway tunnel, there was a steep rock cliff with several unstable rock blocks. It seemed that the risk of those rock blocks to fall was ve
Jan 1, 2003