Search Documents

Search Again

Search Again

Refine Search

Publication Date
Clear

Refine Search

Publication Date
Clear
Organization
Organization

Sort by

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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