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Research on visual simulation of coupled solid deformation and gas leak flow in parallel coal seamsBy 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 slopesBy 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 ResultsBy 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 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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An experimental damage model for predicting the nonlinear behavior of rockBy S. -H. Chang, C. -I. Lee, Y. -K. Lee
Based on results from triaxial compressive tests, an experimental damage model to simulate post-peak behaviours as well as nonlinear behaviours before peak strength was developed. In order to consider
Jan 1, 2003
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Disturbance Assessment at the Wall of a Vertical Blasted Shaft in MarlsBy J. P. Piguet, Y. Wileveau
ABSTRACT : An experimental programme for damage assessment was performed in the vicinity of the main shaft of Andra’s Underground Research Laboratory, currently under construction in the East of Franc
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 MeasurementBy 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
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The importance of incorporating dynamic effects of vertical oscillations in designing underground structuresBy S. Sakurai
We discuss the mechanical characteristics of underground structures that are subjected to vertical oscillations. Under such circumstances - expected when an earthquake rupture occurs very close to hig
Jan 1, 2003
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Viscoplastic behaviour of and damage to rock related to the design of underground waste depository cavitiesBy A. Bouvard, N. Hoteit, E. Boidy, F. Pellet
In the context of the construction of an Underground Research Laboratory devoted to the feasibility studies of radioactive waste deposits, it appears of the utmost importance to study the long-term be
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Stope design in the Hishikari Gold Mine, Japan, by using numerical analysisBy Y. Sagawa
The Hishikari Gold Mine consists of epithermal vein type Au-Ag deposits, each of which has several veins standing almost in parallel each other and inclining 70 to 90 degrees. The veins have 1 to 3m w
Jan 1, 2003
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Presidential Address: Rock Engineering - Good Design Or Good Judgement?Rock engineering has now been practised as a discipline for about50 years, and many sophisticated methods of analysis for use in rock engineering design have been developed. However, analysis is only
Jan 1, 2003
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Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering designBy R. J. Pine, J. M. Rance, J. S. Coggan
ABSTRACT: The safe design of excavations created in a fractured rock mass is of paramount importance in rock engineering. Depending on the nature of the stress regime acting on an excavation, and the
Jan 1, 2003
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Practices And Initiatives To Transfer Simrac Developed Technologies To Its Stakeholders And Other PartiesBy P. van der Heever
The genesis of Simrac?s technology transfer practices and future initiatives are discussed in this report. Simrac produces a relatively large volume of research-based health and safety outputs that mu
Jan 1, 2002
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Refining Of Charge Chrome: A Study Of Some Products And Applications ? SynopsisBy C. -J. Rick
By implementing a converter downstream of the reduction furnace it is possible to broaden the product range significantly. The converter can also successfully be used to strip furnace slag from chromi
Jan 1, 2010
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Simulation of integrated underground mining-processingThe paper examines the design issues associated with the integration of mineral processing within underground mining systems. It demonstrates conceptual integrated system design options appropriate to
Jan 1, 2003
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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
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Shear behaviour of graphite infilled joints based on Constant Normal Stiffness (CNS) test conditionsDue to the reduction in frictional resistance, the characteristics of joint infill have a major role to play on rock mass instability. This paper elucidates the laboratory behaviour of graphite infill
Jan 1, 2003
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The behaviour of free gold particles in a simulated flash flotation environmentA reliable laboratory method to characterize the response of free gold particles to flash flotation conditions has been developed. The test has been performed on free milling gold ores as well as synt
Jan 1, 2015
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Integration of CSIR- and CSIRO-type of overcoring rock stress data at the Zedex Test Site, Äspö HRL, SwedenBy F. H. Cornet, D. Ask, O. Stephansson
We have conducted a stress analysis of overcoring stress measurements undertaken at the Zedex Test Site (ZTS) in the Äspö HRL, Sweden. Two different types of overcoring cells have been used at the sit
Jan 1, 2003