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  • 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
    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

  • SAIMM
    A study on the partially saturated mechanical behavior of iron ore of Lorraine (France)

    By D. Grgic, A. Giraud, F. Homand

    RESUME : Le comportement mécanique partiellement saturé du minerai de fer a été étudié à partir d’essais de compression simple sur des éprouvettes à pression capillaire imposée par les solutions salin

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Application of an empirical method and numerical modelling to the Merensky Reef crush pillar stability

    By K. B. Le Bron, T. van Aard

    The empirical pillar strength formulae have been widely, and in most cases successfully, applied to design underground pillars for mines in the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC). This paper presents the

    Mar 5, 2025

  • SAIMM
    Method statement for Excavation of Powerhouse Cavern Considering Mudstone Layers in Masjed Soleiman Dam

    By M. Shahabi, M. Kashfi

    This paper briefly describes the excavation procedure of a powerhouse, comprising of its incremental excavation, reinforcement measures, and the installed monitoring system. During the first phase of

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Comment On The Paper ?Strong Ground Motion And Site Response In Deep South African Mines?, By S.M. Spottiswood And A. M. Milev - In The Journal Of The SAIMM, Vol. 105, No. 7, Pp. 515?524

    In their excellent paper, Milev and Spottiswoode have provided quantitative and definitive descriptions of an important phenomenon that hitherto has been largely the subject of conjecture. They conv

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Design tools to minimize the occurrence of ore pass interlocking hang-ups in metal mines

    A comprehensive review of ore pass records, from ten Quebec underground mines, indicated some of the limitations of available design tools to predict the occurrence of ore pass interlocking hang-ups i

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Investigations into the residual strength of a 2.5 m wide Bushveld Merensky Reef crush pillar - Synopsis

    By B. P. Watson

    The first crush pillars on the Bushveld platinum mines were introduced at Union Section in 1978. Before the introduction of crush pillars, serious problems were experienced when stoping advanced to a

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    An Integrated Approach Of Waste Issues On Metalurgical Sites

    By Gaspard Devos

    1. A NEW CONTEXT FOR METAL INDUSTRY Producers and owners of industrial extractive sites are living hard times due to Environmental pressure and liabilities. This is valid whatever the region i

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Matching numerical methods to rock engineering problems: a summary of the key issues

    By J. P. Harrison, J. A. Hudson

    ABSTRACT: Given the current widespread use of numerical models for rock mechanics and rock engineering, and the ‘Technology Road Map’ theme of the Congress, it is timely to consider the key issues in

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Coal Pillar Strength Analysis Based on Size at the Time of Failure

    By J. N. Van der Merwe

    "A major shortcoming of the statistical back-analysis of coal pillar strength is that it relies on the asmined pillar dimensions, not taking into account time-related pillar scaling with subsequent re

    Jul 1, 2019

  • SAIMM
    Increased Productivity Of Zinc Roasters And SO2 -Quality

    By Pekka Taskinen

    Advanced optimizing control of the fluidised bed zinc roaster has been in use for an extended period at Boliden Kokkola and the implications are seen as extended bed stability, increased throughput an

    Jan 1, 2008

  • SAIMM
    Geotechnical risk assessment of an underground magnesite mine

    By T. Frömmer, H. Wagner

    An inter-disciplinary geotechnical study has been carried out in an Austrian magnesite mine. The paper describes the how geological data, in situ and laboratory tests as well as subjective, empirical,

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Modeling rock mass bulking around underground excavations

    By J. Gómez-Hernández, P. K. Kaiser

    Abstract The process of stress-induced fracturing around underground excavations in brittle rock is associated with dilation or volume increase of the failed, fractured rock. Different attempts to

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    "The Advantages Of Ili Inspection And Practical Issues Involved In Undertaking Projects". - Introduction

    By Ernie Holden, Chris Ringas

    In the last 20 years, In Line Inspection (ILI) using intelligent pigs has become the principal tool used by pipeline operators to assess the condition of their pipelines. New pipelines are normally de

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation of four layouts for gold mining at a depth-range of 3500 and 5000 m

    By S. Budavari, F. M. C. C. Vieira

    For several decades, the deep, gold-bearing reefs of the Witwatersrand basin have been mined predominantly according to layouts characterised by longwalls with strike pillars to provide regional suppo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Development of a Fuzzy Model for Predicting the Penetration Rate of Tricone Rotary Blasthole Drilling in Open Pit Mines

    By A. Nuric, S. Nuric, L. Kricak, M. Negovanovic, S. Mitrovic

    "SynopsisRotary drilling with rolling tricone bits is the most widely used method for drilling large-diameter blast-holes in large surface mining operations. This drilling method is applicable to a wi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Experiments on stope closure as a diagnostic measure of rock behaviour

    By D. F. Malan, M. Grave, J. A. L. Napier

    Previous fundamental research projects have indicated the value of continuous closure measurements in deep tabular excavations for improved support design, hazard assessment and for quantifying the ef

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    The application of “Optimine” to evaluate risks associated with extraction of a remnant pillar at depth

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Optimization of Conditions for the Preparation of Activated Carbon from Olive Stones for Application in Gold Recovery

    By M. Louarrat, G. Enaime, A. Yaacoubi, A. Baçaoui, J. Blin

    "The purpose of this study is to prepare a new activated carbon from olive stones for use in gold recovery by carbon-in-leach (CIL) and carbon-inpulp (CIP). The preparation method chosen was physical

    Mar 1, 2019