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SMR Geomechanics classification: Application, experience and validation
By R. Romano, E. Montalar, J. B. Serón
The SMR geomechanics classification system (adaptation of RMR for slopes) is reviewed with data from 87 actual slopes in Valencia. In a research project, SMR has been applied by a GIS system, as a met
Jan 1, 2003
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Correlation Of Specific Energy With Rock Brittleness Concepts On Rock Cutting
By R. Altindag
In rock cutting mechanics, the effects of the rock and coal brittleness on the efficiency of cutting bits are examined by many researchers. There is no universally accepted brittleness concept as a me
Jan 1, 2003
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Voidfill material strength behaviour and underground application
By S. Z. Pethö, H. Yilmaz
South Deep Mine is currently undertaking numerous voidfilling projects using low strength aerated cement products. Representative samples from one such site, were taken and tested for the load deforma
Jan 1, 2003
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Gas dividing membrane modulus for creating inert surroundings in fire areas
By Y. F. Bulgakov, Y. V. Melnikova, V. S. Zakharov
A new technology of atmosphere in inertization of fire section with the help of gazeous nitrogen is presented in the report. This technology is based on membrane air subdivision into two streams, con
Jan 1, 2003
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The determination of stable inter-pillar spans at Tau Lekoa Mine
Ground control problems in the form of large dome or wedge collapses have been experienced at Tau Lekoa Mine since production began. Crush pillars in various configurations have been used and through
Jan 1, 2003
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The integration of mine simulation and ventilation simulation to develop a ‘Life-Cycle’ mine ventilation system
By S. G. Hardcastle, C. K. Kocsis
In Canada’s metal mines, ventilation, which requires electricity to operate the fans and fossil fuel for heating, accounts for a significant portion of the overall mine’s underground power consumption
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Development And Implementation Of A Novel Pressure Leach Process For The Recovery Of Cobalt And Copper At Chambishi, Zambia
By E. Munnik
The Chambishi Metals Cobalt Plant in Zambia has recently installed a novel oxidation/precipitation pressure leach process as part of the COSAC (CObalt from Slag And Copper as by-product) Project. Anir
Jan 1, 2003
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A study of ICT diffusion into South Africa’s platinum mining sector
By T. Z. Mugodi, D. R. Fleming
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is defined as ‘The goods and services that support the electronic display, processing, storage and transmission of information’. Early in 2002 the So
Jan 1, 2003
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A theoretical model for the characterisation of rock mass mechanical properties—Application at the Äspö HRL, Sweden
By A. Fredriksson, R. Christiansson, I. Staub
A theoretical model based on DFN models and 2D DEM numerical modelling has been developed for evaluating the rock mass mechanical properties. The description of the methodology is non-site related and
Jan 1, 2003
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Experiences with a methodology for determining pillar conditions
By H. Wagner
During the last few years a large number of pillars in different mines were investigated. Pillar conditions were evaluated using subjective, empirical, geophysical and numerical methods. A critical co
Jan 1, 2003
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Abrasivity of Icelandic basalts
By J. -P. Gisiger
On the basis of laboratory test results a comparison of various parameters (unconfined compressive strength, CERCHAR and LCPC abrasivity indexes, mineralogy) is presented and discussed in order to out
Jan 1, 2003
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Tunnelling in heterogeneous ground—stresses and displacements
By K. Grossauer, W. Schubert
For tunnelling in poor and heterogeneous ground a reliable on-site short-term prediction is required to allow a safe and economical construction. With the use of absolute displacement monitoring data
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurement of acoustic emission and interpretation of its results during excavation of a rock cliff with opening joints
By 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
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The behaviour of individual species in the carbochlorination of titaniferous oxides
By P. den Hoed, J. Nell
Tests were conducted on samples of rutile, titaniferous slag and ilmenite; each sample was mixed with coke and chlorinated in a bubbling fluidized bed at 1000°C. Profiles of the rates of chlorination
Jan 1, 2003
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Solutions to common design and operating problems in spiral circuits
By R. Abela
In over ninety per cent of mineral sand plants, the most commonly used equipment is the spiral concentrator. The tonnage treated over typical spiral plants can range from as low as 200 ton per hour up
Jan 1, 2003
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Practical Method for Measuring Anisotropy of Rock Using a Hollow Cylinder
By K. Shin
Determining the anisotropy of rocks has in the past been difficult and rarely attempted in engineering practice. Here we have developed a new practical methodology for measuring orthotropic anisotro
Jan 1, 2003
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Early shaft reef removal at Beatrix No. 3 Vertical Shaft
By J. W. Klokow, S. L. Mulder
Early removal of the shaft reef is usually considered necessary on deep level South African gold mines to avoid damaging stress build-up associated with traditional shaft-protection pillars. In the ca
Jan 1, 2003
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Fundamentals Of Freeze Lining Behaviour In Ilmenite Smelting (3a57d3de-509b-4f93-b2e1-a89185adab8b)
Changes in reductant and energy inputs which are required to adjust the slag composition in an ilmenite smelter to a higher or lower FeO content are calculated. The calculated changes are based on the
Jan 1, 2003
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Elasticity anisotropy in Oshima Granite
By 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