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Shear band propagation in soft rocks: numerical simulation of experimental resultsBy M. Castelli, C. Scavia, S. Marello, A. Allodi
ABSTRACT – This paper investigates the possibility of interpreting the shear band evolution in hard soils and soft rocks as the result of shear propagation from pre-existing natural defects. Thesis do
Jan 1, 2003
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Integrated Furnace Controls: Implementation On A Covered-Arc (Shielded Arc) Furnace At Cerro MatosoBy T. Gerritsen, R. C. Delgado, J. Janzen, E. R. Veloza
The paper describes the components of an Integrated Furnace Control system for covered-arc (shielded arc) smelting with results from the recently started 75 MW Cerro Matoso Line 2 Furnace. The paper s
Jan 1, 2004
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Simulation of Material Transport in a SAG Mill with Different Geometric Lifter and Pulp Lifter Attributes Using DEM Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy Alejandro Gutiérrez, David Ahues, Paola Merino, Felipe González
A Discrete Elements Method (DEM) study of load movement within a SAG mill 12,192 × 7620 (40′ × 25′) in normal operating conditions is performed. The purpose is to determine how the geometry of the lif
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Splash Generation And Formation Of Surface Waves In A Bottom Blown Ferroalloy Refining VesselSplashing and wave formation has been studied experimentally by using one-seventh water model of CLU (Creusot-Loire Uddeholm) reactor with two different tuyere configurations by using paraffin and wat
Jan 1, 2004
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Discovery of the Basangka Gold Prospect, Eastern Highlands ProvinceIn late 1989, first-pass reconnaissance exploration delineated a 4km x 6km geochem- ically anomalous area centred 10km WNW of Kainantu in the Eastern Highlands Province at 6¦13'S and 145047&ap
Jan 1, 1991
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7.1 Spangenberg - Sampling Standards In Anglogold Ashanti Gold Mines In SaBy Conné Spangenberg
Contents ?Introduction ?Metal accounting environment ?Problem statement ?Investigations & Achievements ?Metal Accounting ?Principles ?Standards ?Audits ?Questions
Jan 1, 2005
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Coal ReviewBy William Watson
Coal production in the United States in 2010 increased to a level of 960 Mt (1,085.3 million st), according to preliminary data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), an increase of 1
Jan 1, 2011
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Points on PatentsAmongst the unavoidable studies of the mining engineer who desires to reach the maximum efficiency, is the subject of patents. With the fundamental principles of the patent laws of this and other lead
Jan 1, 1901
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Army Corps of Engineers Seepage Control Cutoffs for Dam and Levees Engineering Manual (EM)By David B. Paul
"ABSTRACTThe US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has 704 dams in their inventory and over 100,000 miles of levees with a capital value of over $150 billion. Currently, there are 319 dams that are class
Jan 1, 2014
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National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)By NORA Mining Sector Council
The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and workplace interventions. In combination with other initiatives, the products of this prog
Feb 1, 2024
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The Fall and Rise of the Feasibility StudyThe theme of this paper is the development of-the project feasibility study which includes discussion of the work which is carried out in preparing the project feasibility study, the necessary eval
Jan 1, 1990
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Mining Geology ? Use of Geology in Search for Ore Increasing Over a Wide FrontBy GEO M. FOWLER
AN appraisal of the activities of the mining geologists during 1936 clearly indicates the ever in- creasing utilization of geology in the search for ore. Few men with geo- logic training are idle at p
Jan 1, 1937
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Copper Mineralization in the Lachlan Geosyncline, New South WalesCopper ores are widespread through the Lachlan Geosyncline in New South Wales, but the size of the orebodies is generally small. The largest deposits occur in the Cobar district where an iron-rich cop
Jan 1, 1970
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Producing – Equipment, Methods and Materials - Vertical Fracture Height – Its Effect on Steady-State Production IncreaseBy W. T. Malone, J. R. Williams, R. L. Tiner, J. M. Tinsley
Hydraulic fracturing methods for production stimulation have become a common procedure in the oil and gas industry. Fracturing treatments are performed on wells of various potentials to help increase
Jan 1, 1970
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Aggregates: Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceIt is easy to demonstrate the importance of aggregates in any conversation about infrastructure and other engineering artefacts. Peoples around the world have made use of stone to enrich and enhance t
Jan 1, 2000
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Industrial Minerals 2004 – Industrial Sand and GravelBy T. P. Dolley
Domestic production of industrial sand and gravel in 2004 was about 29 Mt (32 million st), a 6-percent increase from 2003. This increase was buoyed by a robust construction sector of the U.S. economy
Jan 1, 2005
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Comparison of fire suppression techniques on lithium-ion battery pack firesBy Liming Yuan, Wei Tang, RICHARD THOMAS, JOHN SOLES
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack fires pose great hazards to the safety and health of miners. A detailed experimental study has been conducted at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and He
Jan 1, 2024
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Current trends in US coal mine intersection support and roof falls - SME Transactions 2009By A. J. S. Spearing, A. Mueller
The support of intersections in coal mines remains an important safety issue, mainly because the large diagonal span compromises the stability of the roof. This structural weakness is further exacerba
Jan 1, 2009
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Design of lining system for a pressure tunnel on the base of interaction between rock and liningBy A. Kazemi, M. A. Ahmadi
Pressure tunnels are constructed nurously in related with powerhouse. In some cases, according to high internal water pressure, rock mass around tunnel can seldom suffer this pressure. So installation
Jan 1, 2003
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Application of Natural Zeolite for the Removal of Diethylenetriamine (DETA) and DETA-Metal Complexes from Flotation Process WaterApplication of Natural Zeolite for the Removal of Diethylenetriamine (DETA) and DETA-Metal Complexes from Flotation Process Water
Sep 13, 2010