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  • SAIMM
    The Corrosion Behaviour Of Steel In Seawater

    By H Möller

    The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the corrosion behaviour of steel in seawater. It is shown that the corrosion products (oxy-hydroxides and calcareous deposits) that are formed durin

    Jan 1, 2006

  • SAIMM
    Rock cut slope stability analysis in Sinpal-Ildong region using distinct element method

    By J. H. Rhee, H. B. Ku, J. S. Lee, H. J. Park, B. S. Jang

    A large wedge failure had occurred in the study area which was under construction. Therefore, in order to analyze the potential instability for this rock slope, the authors conducted numerical analys

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Strength of model rock masses with discontinuous joints

    By Van Sint JanM., M. Prudencio

    ABSTRACT We report the results of a model-testing program to evaluate the strength characteristics of non-persistent joints. We describe the conditions under which new tensile cracks generate and

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Presidential Address: Truth and Error in Scientific Publishing

    By R. T. Jones

    "SynopsisScientific progress relies on the publication of ideas and experimental results that can be replicated, tested, and improved over time. The first printed book on metallurgy to have been publi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Slope unit based 3D landslide hazard mapping system

    By Y. Mitani, M. Xie, G. Zhou, T. Esaki

    The assessment of landslide instability and risk has become a topic of major interest for both geoscientists and engineering professionals as well as for local communities and administrations in many

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Use of the DRA technique, porosimetry and numerical modelling for estimating the maximum in situ stress in rock from core

    By K. J. Oliver, A. G. Meyers, S. P. Hunt

    Deformation Rate Analysis (DRA) and porosimetry have been used to demonstrate the “stress memory” effect in rock and to estimate the vertical in-situ stress in samples of fine-coarse grained sandstone

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Teetered Bed Separators ? The Australian Experience

    By R. Drummond

    The fourth Teetered Bed Separator (TBS) has just been installed in Australia, and trials have been run in many sites. There is a growing recognition of the potential advantages of using TBS technology

    Jan 1, 2002

  • SAIMM
    Triaxial tests of carboniferous slates with static and dynamic loading

    By B. Zlender

    ABSTRACT: The paper presents investigation of carboniferous slates from the Trojane hilly area performed on series of samples of equal material. The results of static loading tests show that carbonife

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Mineralogical Solutions For Pyrometallurgical Problems - Synopsis

    By L. Andrews

    Mineralogy, traditionally associated with concentrator studies, is being increasingly applied to problems in pyrometallurgy. Such investigations commonly make use of a number of techniques, and the re

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Net Present Value Maximization Model For Optimum Cut-Off Grade Policy Of Open Pit Mining Operations ? Synopsis

    The optimum cut-off grade policy maximizes the net present value (NPV) of an open pit mining operation subject to the mining, processing, and refining capacity constraints. The traditional approaches

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    South Africa's position in the world's supply of minerals

    By B. G. Russell

    A wide range of minerals is found within the Republic of South Africa, many of which are exploited to a greater extent than in similar deposits found elsewhere. It is often asked whether this is atrib

    Jan 1, 1986

  • SAIMM
    Underground storage in Sydney, some uncommon rock mechanics features of an uncommon project in Australia

    By N. Gatelier, T. You, J. C. Kandel

    ABSTRACT: Underground hydrocarbons storage is a very specific domain for the designer. He is usually free to adjust the section, shape and layout to cope with the geological and geotechnical condition

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A design methodology for mechanised stoping with stable support pillars at depth in the Bushveld Complex

    By D. A. Spencer, L. J. Gardner

    In light of the apparent productivity benefits provided by mechanised stoping, Impala Platinum Limited commissioned a study to investigate its possible implementation for mining reserves located 1200

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Uncertainty in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering—Then and Now

    By H. H. Einstein

    This paper reviews how uncertainty has been dealt with over the past 40 years using the decision making cycle as a frame of reference. The review of the phases of this cycle, as applied to rockmechani

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Experimental and numerical modelling of the tunnel face stability

    By J. Trckova, P. Prochazka

    Physical models from equivalent materials satisfying geometrical and physical similarity have been constructed. A special technology of simulating the excavation of an opening at the front part of a t

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    SRC rock mass classification applied to tunnels under high tectonic stress

    By 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

  • SAIMM
    Large-scale infrastructure projects. Application of rock mechanics in geotechnical engineering to avoid delays in constrution time and increases of costs—case studies

    By W. Wittke

    SUMMARY: Geotechnical problems often lead to an increase of construction time and costs for large highway and railway projects. Some reasons, which have led to failures and thus to a delay of construc

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    An initial assessment of the closely spaced dip-pillar mining layout as practised at Driefontein Gold Mine

    By J. W. Klokow, K. L. Riemer, R. I. L. Ferreira

    As a result of the increased depth of mining in the South African gold mining industry mining induced seismicity is a severe problem. One of the strategies within the industry to contain the problem i

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Interpretation and modelling of a hydromechanical in situexperiment within a fractured calcareous rock mass

    By Y. Guglielmi, V. Merrien-Soukatchoff, I. Kadiri

    ABSTRACT: Hydraulic experiments have been conducted since 1997 within a small fractured calcareous rock mass in southeastern France, at a site called Coaraze. On this reduced-scale site closing a floo

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    Characterization Of Clay Mineral Fractions In Tuffisitic Kimberlite Breccias By X-Ray Diffraction

    By J. Morkel

    During research on mainly the weathering of kimberlite, it became evident that its mineralogical composition is an important factor in the complex process of physical and chemical disintegration. The

    Jan 1, 2006