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In-situ stress measurements in an underground oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring methodsBy S. O. Choi, C. Park, C. Sunwoo
Two methods of stress measurements have been executed on the surface and underground to con-struct an oil storage cavern using hydro-fracturing and overcoring method. The first measurement has been pe
Jan 1, 2003
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Modeling of factors influencing the extent of mud infiltration in a fractured rock massBy C. Tan, C. Detournay
Wellbore stability is a major concern for drilling in naturally fractured formations. The infiltration of drilling mud into the fractures is a factor, which may compromise wellbore integrity due to t
Jan 1, 2003
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Rock engineering, crucial for sustainable development in the South African mining industryBy D. J. Adams, W. K. Rymon-Lipinski
Rock engineering plays a crucial role in contributing to sustainable development in South African mining. A framework for this has been created through legislation and structures to encourage the mini
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical approach to influence of pore pressure magnitude and gradient on fracture propagation in brittle heterogeneous rocksBy T. H. Yang, K. K. Lee, Z. Z. Liang, C. A. Tang, L. C. Li, Y. Tsui, L. G. Tham
Abstract: A series of numerical tests of hydraulic fracturing in heterogeneous rocks were performed to investigate the influence of pore pressure magnitude and gradient on initiation and propagation
Jan 1, 2003
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Application of borehole seismic and AE monitoring technique in the rock cavernBy M. Tanaka, K. Aoki, T. Mori, H. Morioka, K. Iwano, T. Kanagawa
To estimate the detailed characteristics of the rock around the cavern during excavation, new monitoring technique for dynamic properties of the rock has been applied. In this paper, micro-seismic mon
Jan 1, 2003
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The influence of methane inflow upon the development of a fire centre in an underground Coal MineBy W. Dziurzynski, S. Nawrat, A. Krach
The paper presents research on the influence of the goaf methane inflow on a fire. The problem was investigated by a computer simulation of a fire developing in a goaf. A relevant mathematical model o
Jan 1, 2003
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Virtual reality applications in the Australian minerals industryVirtual Reality (VR) simulations are excellent tools for training, education, simulation of abnormal and dangerous conditions in mines and solving complex problems. Although the concept of VR has been
Jan 1, 2003
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Integration of seismic observations from deep level gold mines with dynamic numerical modellingBy M. W. Hildyard, M. O. Kataka
Seismic integration schemes aim to incorporate the rock mass response provided by the historical seismic activity to improve the ability of numerical models to reproduce future response to mining. Up
Jan 1, 2003
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Transient states of air parameters in mine workings caused by a disasterBy W. Dziurzynski
Transient states of the air parameters in mine workings occur as the effects of natural and technological disturbances, and in particular as a result of changes in ventilation conditions, caused by al
Jan 1, 2003
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Revaluation of rock mass classification using multivariate analysis and estimation of the tunnel supportBy B. H. Kim, S. K. Chung
RMR, Rock Mass Rating, is one of the famous rock classifications. However, RMR was proposed empirically and absolutely depends on the experience of engineer. Therefore, engineering verification is nee
Jan 1, 2003
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Underwind and overwind protection systems with enhanced self-sufficiencyBy R. W. Ottermann, N. D. L. Burger, A. J. von Wielligh, P. R. de Wet, J. L. Steyn
Underwind and overwind protection system concepts for mine hoist shafts were developed in conjunction with and for the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC). End-of-wind operation of
Jan 1, 2003
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Morphological approach to volume calculation of complex 3D geological objectsBy D. R. Hack, N. M. Sirakov, M. L. Feves, M. Iwanowski
This paper presents a new approach capable of volume calculation of 3D reconstructed geological objects. The method is based on a well-known concept that states the volume of an object can be computed
Jan 1, 2003
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Upgrading the stability of three masonry dams in different waysBy W. Wittke, D. Schröder, H. Polczyk
ABSTRACT: The Urft dam, the Diemel dam and the Eder dam are three old masonry damslocated in Germany. The paper describes the rehabilitation measures and the correspondingstability analyses carried ou
Jan 1, 2003
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Iron slag dump material and leachate treatmentBy A. C. Moorgas, J. Divall
This study investigates the feasibility of using waste iron slag, the by-product from a mineral sands processing works, in road construction. The study includes the different options investigated for
Jan 1, 2003
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The local prognosis of the hazard of coal self-ignition in the course of carrying out the mining operationsBy P. S. Pashkovsky
Theoretical and experimental investigations of the process of self-heating the coal accumulation with use of geological and mining conditions of development of the seams, as well of mass recoil parame
Jan 1, 2003
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Kinetics of chromite vs. ilmenite magnetization during oxidative roasting of ilmenite concentratesBy J. D. Steenkamp
In a paper presented at the Heavy Minerals Conference 2001 a laboratory scale investigation on the beneficiation of an ilmenite containing waste stream by magnetizing roasting was reported1.This waste
Jan 1, 2003
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Deformation analysis for the middle pier of the Permanent Ship Lock of Three Gorges ProjectBy H. Zhu, F. Xu, T. Wang
Abstract : The deformation monitoring data of the middle pier of the in permanent ship lock in Three Gorges revealed several interesting deformation phenomena. Conclusions and explanations are made co
Jan 1, 2003
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The basic tendencies of raising the fire safety of the conveyor belts for coal minesBy L. S. Belyayeva, A. S. Chumak, N. N. Boyko, A. V. Bondarenko
Analysis of results of many years concerned study of the fire hazard parameters of the material of the mine conveyor belts come in for use at the mines of the Ukraine in 1984-2002 that was carried out
Jan 1, 2003
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The application of “Optimine” to evaluate risks associated with extraction of a remnant pillar at depthBy S. K. Murphy, K. B. Le Bron, A. K. Ward, S. Hayes, T. Rangasamy
A process for evaluating different options for extraction of mining blocks is presented. The process is described and an example of the application of the process to a case study is presented.
Jan 1, 2003
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The REP experiment at the Bure underground research laboratory: objectives, programme and designBy A. Thoraval, K. B. Slimane, O. Ozanam
The REP experiment is part of the research programme conducted by Andra to investigate the possibility of reversible radwaste disposal in a Jurassic (Callovo-Oxfordian) argillite formation at the Meus
Jan 1, 2003