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  • 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
    Optimization of shuttle car utilization atan underground coal mine

    By P. R. Segopolo

    "The purpose of the project is to convert current shuttle car utilization on an underground coal mine to best practice by focusing on change-out points and tramming routes, which have a major influenc

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Correlation Between P-Wave Velocity And Some Mechanical Properties For Sedimentary Rocks ? Synopsis

    By R. Altindag

    Engineers and researchers need to estimate the mechanical properties of rocks from P-wave velocity. In previous studies, the researchers have investigated either the limited values or all the data bel

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Measurement of induced stress under high rock stress by compact conical-ended borehole overcoring technique

    By K. Sugawara, H. -S. Jeong, Y. Ishiguro, J. Otani, Y. Obara, A. Hirata

    A series of measurements of induced stress by the Compact Conical-ended Borehole Overcoring (CCBO) technique was performed within rock mass around a tunnel excavated in a region that an underground po

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Failure probability analysis of high rock slopes based on bionic algorithm

    Abstract : The computation of reliability index or failure probability of slopes can be transformed into an optimisation problem. In high rock slope engineering, it is usually a multimodal optimizatio

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Lötschberg base tunnel: brittle failure phenomena encountered during excavation of the Steg lateral adit

    By V. Labiouse, P. K. Kaiser, F. Descoeudres, F. Rojat

    In this paper some failure phenomena observed in the crossing of brittle rock formations at the Lötschberg base tunnel are presented. A brittle failure criteria, recently developed by Canadian researc

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Use of magnetic anistropy sensor for measurement of stresses on steel support and its potential

    By H. Sekimoto, T. Matsuoka, K. Yasuhara, M. Ota, S. Akutagawa

    A magnetic anisotropy sensor is used for nondestructive measurement of stress on surfaces of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel. The sensor is built on the principle of the magneto-strictive effe

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Book news

    1. New books P. Sarnoff. Trading in gold. Cambridge, Woodhead- Faulkner, 1980. 136 pp. £3.50 by airmail. Environmental Planning Professions Interdisciplinary Committee (EPPIC). Proceedings: Joint EPPI

    Jan 1, 1980

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Optimization of geological lead-time in a feasibility study drill out—Two Rivers Platinum, Mpumalanga, South Africa

    By Hornsey R., P. van der Merwe

    The Two Rivers Project is a feasibility study to evaluate the UG2 chromitite layer on Dwarsrivier372KT, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The project, which commenced in August 2001, is expected to r

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation Of Elastic Deformation Energy In Stone Cutting Of Portuguese Marbles With A Diamond Saw ? Synopsis (1ffa6408-4007-4d02-91f4-3113bfc2ffa0)

    By P. Falcão Neves

    A detailed analysis of the geomechanical behaviour in rock cutting with a diamond saw is provided to obtain a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the process. The energy of elastic defo

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Evaluation Of Elastic Deformation Energy In Stone Cutting Of Portuguese Marbles With A Diamond Saw ? Synopsis

    By P. Falcão Neves

    A detailed analysis of the geomechanical behaviour in rock cutting with a diamond saw is provided to obtain a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in the process. The energy of elastic def

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    Focus On Platinum - The 8th International Platinum Symposium - Platinum Markets And Applications

    By D. T. G. Emmett

    [ ] South Africa, by a wide margin, is blessed with the largest known world reserves of platinum. The optimal use of these resources for the benefit of all South Africa?s peoples is a goal shared by

    Jan 1, 1998

  • SAIMM
    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

  • SAIMM
    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