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Stability of underground opening in rock salt
By C. Erichsen, J. Werfling
ABSTRACT: A three-dimensional elastic constitutive model for rock salt is proposed. This stress strain law takes into account the three phases of creep (transient, steady state and accelerated creep),
Jan 1, 2003
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Measurements and analyses of blasting vibrations
By J. Werfling, J. R. Kiehl
SUMMARY: The effects of blasting on structures are assessed on the basis of the maximum amplitudes of the occuring vibration velocities. If the standard values in the German Standard DIN 4150 are not
Jan 1, 2003
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Hazard caused by mining gases in the area of abandoned underground mines in Poland
By M. Borowski, N. Szlazak, D. Obracaj
Methods of research and control of the intensity of gas inflow to undersoil layers, after the mines were abandoned are presented in the paper. Gas migration causes them to penetrate to lower storeys o
Jan 1, 2003
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Classification Of Process Dynamics With Monte Carlo Singular Spectrum Analysis
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering)degree Identification of non-linear systems can be a daunting task and in the process industries the p
Jan 1, 2003
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Preliminary assessment of rockfall hazard based on GIS data
By V. Labiouse, M. Jaboyedoff
GIS documents are of great interest for a quick and low-cost determination of areas endangered by rockfalls. They allow (i) the detection of potential instabilities from steep slopes and cliff areas,
Jan 1, 2003
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Dealing with Expansive Rocks in the Los Quilos and Chacabuquito Water Tunnels Andes Mountains of Central Chile
By S. O. Castro, R. E. González, L. E. Velasco, J. M. Van Sint, P. V. Lois
Abstract Several zones with expansive rocks were encountered during construction of two tunnels of the water conduction system for the Chacabuquito Hydropower Plant, located in the Aconcagua river
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock mass defect patterns and the Hoek-Brown failure criterion
By S. Read, G. Cook
The Hoek-Brown failure criterion is often applied to a wider range of rocks than the isotropic rock masses to which it is strictly applicable. This paper evaluates the patterns of defects in rock mas
Jan 1, 2003
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The parameters of fire extinguishing method ground in coal mines longwall faces
By S. N. Alecsandrov, BulgakovY. F.
Putting out fires in faces is an extremely complex and dangerous operation from the technological point of view which sometimes is accompanied by human victims. The new technology of fire-extinguishin
Jan 1, 2003
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Involvement leadership is fundamental to sustainable success of any behaviour-based safety initiative
By P. Schutte
It is evident from most admired companies, globally, that they drive key priorities such as teamwork, customer focus, fair treatment of employees, initiative and innovation into their organisations.
Jan 1, 2003
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Quality Prediction In Continuous Casting Of Stainless Steel Slabs
By F. R. Camisani-Calzolari
Surface defects on continuously cast slabs require treatment by grinding. This extra phase in the process causes lower throughput of final product and extra energy costs. The elimination of slab treat
Jan 1, 2003
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Determination Of Optimum Cutoff Grades Of Multiple Metal Deposits By Using The Golden Section Search Method
In recent years several mine researchers have studied the optimization of cutoff grade with the purpose of maximizing Net Present Value (NPV). The best and most popular one is the Lane algorithm. Base
Jan 1, 2003
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Some problems in estimation of the optimum exploitation life of bucket wheel excavators
By R. Zivojinovic, S. Vujic
The structural age of the capital mining machinery, representing a part of the system of the Electric Power Industry of Serbia, has been dictated by the initiation and development of open pit coal min
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical studies of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of rock mass around nuclear waste disposal repository
By S. O. Choi, H. -S. Shin, W. -K. Song
Nuclear waste should be disposed with the best warranty for the national health and welfare. Among the several repository systems, the deep underground disposal is considered to be a most suitable sys
Jan 1, 2003
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A numerical study of seismic damage to deep underground openings
By 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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Deformability analysis of infinite jointed rock mass by the RCOD
By K. Sugawara, Y. Hirakawa, A. Sato
The rock mass properties such as deformability and permeability are highly dependent on the existence of cracks. The Ratio of Crack Opening Dependency (RCOD) was proposed as a new index to evaluate th
Jan 1, 2003
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Experimental Determination of Compressive, Pulling and Torsional Resistance of Mudcakes using a Triple Action Load Cell Assembly
By Md. Amanullah
A novel triple action load cell assembly (LCA) was developed to determine three index parameters reflecting compressive, tensile and shear characteristics of mudcakes. The results indicate that the te
Jan 1, 2003
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Scale effect on the geometrical and mechanical properties of rock joints
By N. Fardin, O. Stephansson, L. Jing
A pair of silicon rubber replicas of size 250 mm by 250 mm, from a natural rock joint, was used to produce several high strength concrete fracture replicas of different sizes, from 50 mm by 50 mm to 2
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Synergistic Effects Among Dithiocarbonates (DTC), Dithiophosphate (DTP) And Trithiocarbonates (TTC) In The Flotation Of Merensky Ores
By W. Breytenbach
Traditionally, dithiocarbonates (xanthates) have been the preferred collectors for the flotation of platinum-bearing sulphides. However, collector development has led to trithiocarbonates (TTC), which
Jan 1, 2003
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Technical and economic optimisation of an underground limestone mine
By M. B. Díaz Aguado, I. Á. Fernández, C. González Nicieza, B. S. Menéndez
This paper summarizes the works that the Research “Group of Ground Engineering”, belonging to the Mining Department of the University of Oviedo, Spain, has been developing in close cooperation with th
Jan 1, 2003