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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
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A few remarks on storage of low temperature materials in rock caverns
By N. Kinoshita, Y. Inada
The authors have proposed and discussed storage of low temperature materials such as LNG, LPG and frozen food in rock caverns. In this case, as the rock mass around the caverns will receive effects of
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Estimating the in-situ mass strength and time to failure of coal pillars in bord-and-pillar workings
By J. A. Taylor, R. J. Fowell
Abstract: The amount of published literature pertaining to the field of rock mechanics has increased markedly in recent years. Whilst computer applications aid our understanding of the mechanisms of
Jan 1, 2003
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Formation and stabilization of rock cavern roof arches
By M. Lu, E. Broch
Abstract: The formation and mechanism of rock cavern roof arches are studied and effects of rockbolts reinforcement are evaluated. It is concluded that a self-supported roof arch may be formed by the
Jan 1, 2003
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TBM cutting forces with particular reference to cutter and tunnel diameters
By S. Okubo, K. Fukui
Empirical equations established for estimating the rock strength of the working face based on the cutting forces of a tunnel boring machines (TBM) are further examined and discussed with respect to th
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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Destruction Of Underground Methane At Beatrix Gold Mine - Synopsis
Beatrix Gold Mine, a deep-level gold mine in the Free State province of South Africa, has the highest methane emission rate of any gold mine in the country. Methane is emitted from underground sources
Jan 1, 2011
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TEM Study Of Solid Titanium Oxides Inclusions In Steel Melt At 1600°C
By C. -T. Mutale, A. S. Tuling
Titanium can exist in three different oxidation states. Its oxides are numerous and in presence of iron and oxygen, iron-titanium oxide compounds can also form. Some of the oxides are non-stoichiometr
Jan 1, 2004
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Gold and Associated Industrial Heavy Minerals in the Icy Cape District: White River to Icy Cape, Alaska, USA (269c7129-7e4b-47f8-ab0f-0808c9f71a2a)
By J. Y. Foley, K. Eden, A. E. Grosz, C. J. Giles, J. E. Grosz
"Portions of the Icy Cape placer Au district have been described and exploited since the early 1900s. Industrial studies of Au-bearing garnetrich intervals established a 3.5 million troy ounce resourc
Jan 1, 2017
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Gold and Associated Industrial Heavy Minerals in the Icy Cape District: White River to Icy Cape, Alaska, USA
By J. Y. Foley, K. Eden, A. E. Grosz, C. J. Giles, J. E. Grosz
"Portions of the Icy Cape placer Au district have been described and exploited since the early 1900s. Industrial studies of Au-bearing garnetrich intervals established a 3.5 million troy ounce resourc
Jan 1, 2017
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Classifying Quarries Vis-À-Vis Prospects Of Profitability - Synopsis
By J. Dvorácek
Similar to the case of any other business venture, the activities of mining industries are profit-oriented. Nothing will stop successful businesses in their quest for new localities to be prospected f
Jan 1, 2012
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Mining induced stress estimation for pillar extraction at shallow cover
By A. K. Singh, R. Singh, P. K. Mandal
On the basis of in situ study of pillar loading at different sites, an attempt is made in this paper to visualize the development of mining induced stress under varying geo-mining conditions. Field st
Jan 1, 2003
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A Symphony Of Collaboration Between Mining And Engineering
By M. Andrews, B. J. Göhre, G. Strong, C. Terblanche
Mechanized mining can be experienced as a symphony by substituting the instruments for the different machines that each perform their own function and thus have different sounds. The drill-rig is the
Jan 1, 2006
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Evaluation of the mechanical properti of wood-derived charcoal briquettes for use as a reductant
By H. W. J. P. Neomagus, R. K. K. Mbaya, J. R. Bunt, N. T. Leokaoke, N. W. Makgobelele
Silicon Smelters consumes more than 80000 t/a of wood-derived charcoal as carbonaceous reductant in the production of silicon metal. More than 10% of this material is discarded as fines (<6 mm) genera
May 1, 2021
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Research on visual simulation of coupled solid deformation and gas leak flow in parallel coal seams
By P. Sun
Abstract: From the viewpoint of interaction mechanics of solid and gas, a coupled mathematical model is presented for coal/rock mass deformation and gas leak flow in parallel deformable coal seams. Nu
Jan 1, 2003
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Hybrid finite-/discrete-element modelling of progressive failure in massive rock slopes
By H. Willenberg, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: Although individually both continuum and discontinuum numerical analyses provide useful means to analyze rock slope stability problems, complex failures typically involve mechanisms related
Jan 1, 2003
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A comparison of Jointed Rock Mass Strength Envelopes Using Hoek-Brown GSI and Direct Shear Results
By C. Haberfield, J. Szymakowski
Recent studies by the authors into the behaviour of jointed rock masses using direct shear testing have confirmed that joint spacing has a significant effect on rock mass strength. The rock mass failu
Jan 1, 2003
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Application of borehole seismic and AE monitoring technique in the rock cavern
By 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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Methodology for Assessing the Benefits of Grind Control Using Particle Size Tracking Technology for True On-Line Particle Size Measurement
By J. Sepulveda
"Despite the recognized influence of product fineness on line capacity and downstream process performance, few mineral concentrators today use particle size measurement of the final product in automat
Nov 1, 2018