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New Developments On Mine Planning And Grade Control At Sishen Iron Ore MineBy D. J. Steynfaard
Sishen Iron Ore Mine is situated 280 km north-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine produces and sells high quality iron ore of various specifications to various na
Jan 1, 2003
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Surface parameters for quantifying the hydro-mechanical anisotropy of rock discontinuitiesBy W. Robert, J. Wirth, G. Grasselli
ABSTRACT: Strength, deformability and fluid flow properties of rock joints are to a great extent controlled by the surface roughness. The hydraulic conductivity of a rock fracture depends on the aper
Jan 1, 2003
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The gas-dynamic method of calculation of explosion-proof distances during explosions of methane-air mixture in mines with regard to explosion protective structuresBy D. Yu. Paleev, O. Yu. Lukashov, A. Yu. Krainov, E. R. Shrager, I. M. Vasenin
The gas-dynamic method is presented of calculation of explosion-proof distances during an explosion of the methane-air mixture in mine working. On the basis of this method is modelled of shock waves i
Jan 1, 2003
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Flotation flowsheet development for a refractory Cu-Pb-Zn complex polymetallic ore in China, Z.G. Song, Q. Cui, B.Z. Zhou, G.B. Zheng, and Y.G. ZhuBy Q. Cui, B. Z. Zhou, Z. G. Song, Y. G. Zhu, G. B. Zheng
The complex refractory Cu-Pb-Zn polymetallic ore in Xinjiang, China is a massive sulphide ore with complex mineral components. In the past two years, the ore mineralogy has changed, resulting in a dec
Jan 1, 2020
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Hard rock tunnel boring, cutting, drilling and blasting: rock parameters for excavatabilityBy K. Thuro, R. J. Plinninger
ABSTRACT: Determining tunnel stability is a key issue during preliminary site investigation. In contrast, problems of excavatability have been largely ignored. While the choice of an economic tunnelli
Jan 1, 2003
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Applications of seismic hazard assessment methods in minesBy G. van Aswegen
Large structures in mines (faults, dykes, pillars, abutments) fail when the load exceeds the strength. If the loading system stiffness (LSS, also referred to as the ‘local mine stiffness’) is lower th
Jan 1, 2003
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Characterization Of Au Catalysts - SynopsisBy T. van Heerden
A range of supported gold catalysts was prepared by ion exchange, varying many of the preparation variables, including concentration in the precursor solution, washing procedure, as well as drying and
Jan 1, 2012
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Assessment of mass modulus of a weathered argillaceous rockBy Chris M. Haberfield, Neil D. Benson
The assessment of overall modulus (or stiffness) of a fractured weak to moderately strong rock mass is a key parameter in the design of civil engineering works in these materials. It also provides th
Jan 1, 2003
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Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy FurnacesBy I. J. Barker
Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and
Jan 1, 2011
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Rock avalanche run out prediction: combined application of two numerical methodsBy R. Poisel, C. Scavia, Preh A., W. Roth, M. Pirulli
ABSTRACT: Two methodologies for the three-dimensional simulation of the run out of rock avalanches are presented: one based on a granular approach and the other based on a continuum equivalent approac
Jan 1, 2003
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The interaction of rock mass properties and the project specific boundary conditions as basis for the design of deep excavation pitsBy R. Katzenbach, M. Vogler, U. Adamietz
Abstract The design of deep excavation pits in rock mass is dependent as well on the mechanical properties of the rock mass as for example the orientation and the type of discontinuities like bed
Jan 1, 2003
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Design and construction of tunnel portals under difficult geotechnical conditionsBy R. M. Spang
Abstract Between the German city of Dresden and the Czech capital Prague a 4-lane highway is under con-struction. At the outskirts of Dresden it will cross the narrow and deeply eroded Weißeritz V
Jan 1, 2003
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Comment On The Paper: Design Of Merensky Reef Crush PillarBy F. S. A. de Frey
The author would like to refer to his contribution to the paper `Design of pillar systems in South Africa' by Ozbay et al. 1. The authors agreed `wholeheartedly that further research, together w
Jan 1, 2011
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Technology Selection Of Stirred Mills For Energy Efficiency In Primary And Regrinding Applications For The Platinum IndustryBy C. Ntsele
Stirred milling technologies have firmly established themselves in concentrator circuits as energy-efficient alternatives to tumbling ball mills. High and continued increases in electricity costs,
Jan 1, 2012
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The Smelting Operations Of Anglo American?s Platinum Business: An UpdateBy R. J. Hundermark
Keywords: Anglo American, Anglo Platinum Ltd, Waterval, Mortimer, Polokwane, ACP, pyrometallurgy, platinum, PGMs Anglo Platinum Ltd is the largest primary platinum producer in the world and operat
Jan 1, 2011
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SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stressBy L. I. Gonzalez de Vallejo
SRC rockmass classification have been applied to 25 tunnels in Spain and Italy, for which it was found that much heavier supports than those estimated by the RMR index were required. SRC and RMR indi
Jan 1, 2003
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) For Professionals In Engineering - 1. IntroductionLike it or not, CPD is upon us. As from 1 January 2006, all registered engineering professionals, i.e. professional engineers, professional engineering technologists, professional certificated enginee
Jan 1, 2006
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Study on Tunneling in Rock Masses with Inclined Layers Using Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA)By J. -H. Wu, S. Nishiyama, Y. Ohnishi
The behaviors and stress distributions of the inclined jointed rock masses with different dip angles obtained from DDA are compared to the results of laboratory tests. By calculating the block stress
Jan 1, 2003
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An expert system approach in rock engineering risk assessmentBy A. V. Z. Brink
Rock engineering risk is defined in this paper as a function of the potential ground motion; the vulnerability of the workplace; exposure of people; and a general term – quality of information. The pa
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