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Analysis of the Uncertainty by the Random Finite Elements Method of a Vertical Load Test of a Piled Raft Founded in Tropical SoilBy Cristhian C. Mendoza, Renato da Cunha, Bernardo Caicedo, Max Barbosa
"Abstract This paper shows that a raft alone is not sufficiently appropriate to address the uncertainty of underlying soil variability; therefore, a piled raft system is a better option for mitigating
Jan 1, 2014
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Pilot Tests for Heavy Metals Removal in Mine WaterBy M Vendrup, T C. Christensen, C Dube
The adsorptive and granulate forming MetClean™ process has been used at many locations in Northern Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Spain, Mongolia, Japan and Australia. It has been pilot tested and u
Sep 7, 2015
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Development of a Wireless Sensor Network for Blast Monitoring and Slope StabilityBy Johnny Lyons-Baral, John Kemeny, Don Kraemer
Ground vibrations from blasting can result in the degradation and failure of rock and soil exposures, as well as damaging neighboring houses and buildings. At the same time, vibration provides an oppo
Jan 1, 2014
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Leaching Behavior of Lithium from Bauxite Residue Using Acetic Acid Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (1c2dd284-40d8-467a-9f57-cf193eac1926)By Ning Wang, Tengfei Guo, Wanyan Li, Hanjie Wen, Hannian Gu, Zehai Li
Bauxite residue (red mud) is an alkaline waste derived from the industrial process for extraction of alumina from bauxite ore. Some bauxite residues contain considerable concentrations of critical met
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Mining Through In-panel Entries and Full-face Recovery Room WithoutBy John Smyth
Mining through in panel entries and the full face recovery method has been successfully practiced at U.S. Stwl, Mine 50. Suppat of the cut-through entries and recovery room is critical. Traditionally,
Jan 1, 1998
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Ropes mine crown pillar rock mechanicsBy W. G. Pariseau
A crown pillar cave occurred at the Ropes Mine in December, 1987, that resulted in closure of the mine. Production was resumed soon afterwards with the formulation of a rock mechanics plan designed to
Jan 1, 1989
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Stabilization Of Organic Soil With The Limix SystemBy Magnus Ruin
The dry deep mixing method for stabilization of soft soil has been used in the Scandinavian countries for 25 years. The typical application has been stabilization of soft inorganic clay. Today the met
Jan 1, 2001
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IC 9083 Subsidence Investigations Over Salt-Solution Mines, Hutchinson, KSBy Robert C. Dyni
The Bureau of Mines in cooperation with the Solution Mining Research Institute conducted surface and subsurface investigations over five solution-mined salt cavities in the Hutchinson, KS, area. The p
Jan 1, 1986
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Nanoparticle Flotation Collectors for PentlanditeBy Manqiu Xu, Songtao Yang, Zongfu Dai, Robert Pelton
"Hydrophobic polystyrene nanoparticle suspensions were evaluated as potential flotation collectors for pentlandite. Experiments involving both clean model mineral suspensions and complex ultramafic ni
Jan 1, 2012
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Personal Sampler For NO2 - The Objective:To allow routine measuring of the exposure of underground workers to N02 from diesel engines and residual gases from blasting. The Approach: A miniature sampler absorbs NO2 which can be measur
Jan 1, 1975
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Kiruna-type Iron Deposits in the Mesozoic Ningwu Volcanic Basin, Eastern China – Origin and Relationship to Subvolcanic Dioritic IntrusionsBy X-F Zhao, J-W Li, L-P Zeng
"An EXTENDED ABSTRACT is available for download. A full-length paper was not prepared for this presentation. The formation of Kiruna-type deposits has been ascribed to either immiscible iron phosphate
Mar 18, 2015
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Drilled Piers In The Piedmont - IntroductionBy Stanley A. Schwartz
In the Piedmont, heavily loaded structures are generally supported by either drilled piers or one of several pile types. The choice of drilled piers or piles is typically one of comparative costs. The
Jan 1, 1988
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Innovation In Control Of Geomechanical State Of Undermined Rock Mass And Deformations Of Earth SurfaceBy F. N. Voskoboyev
The suggested new method for control of geomechanical state of undermined rock mass ensures, as a safety measure for the earth surface protection, the decrease of deformations by 2,5 - 10 times in min
Jan 1, 1996
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Geology, 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and Sn-W-Mo-bearing sheeted veins of the Mount Douglas Granite, southwestern New BrunswickBy M. J. McLeod, D. R. Lux, R. P. Taylor
"The Mount Douglas Granite constitutes the eastern part of the Saint George Batholith and contains the youngest, most differentiated phases of the batholith. It also contains extensive endogranitic, l
Jan 1, 1988
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Potential for epithermal gold mineralization in east and central Sutherland, Scotland: indications from River Brora headwatersBy J. Crummy, I. K. Anderson, A. J. Hall, R. S. Haszeldine
Bedrock gold mineralisation has been located in association with an extensive float train 25 km west of known alluvial gold. It is in the form of open, matrix-supported breccias comprising pyritic qua
Jun 19, 1905
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Stepped Frequency GPR Field Trials for Determining the Ideal Frequency Bandwidth for Use in Potash MinesBy W. Greg Maybee
Separations, which form along stratigraphic boundaries in the roofs of potash mines, pose a serious safety concern. If these separations go undetected they can lead to falls of ground. The current met
May 1, 2004
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RI 3254 The National Safety Competition of 1933By W. W. Adams
"The ninth yearly National Safety Competition covering the calendar year 1933, conducted by the United States Bureau of Mines, w participated in by 332 mines and quarries situated in 35 States. Enroll
Jul 1, 1934
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Prevention Of Time-Dependent Subsidence By Elimination Of Ground Movement Over An Abandoned MineBy V. V. Nazimko
Abandoned coal mines cause subsidence and structural damages. Shallow abandoned mines induce the most severe and harmful damages. In addition, they produce time-dependent subsidence which is difficult
Jan 1, 1999
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Telerobotic experiments for mining (8fd4a26a-5d34-4ad8-b4a0-4ac70eca96ab)"The application of telerobotics to mining is currently being introduced into production systems around the world. Mining companies in Canada, Sweden, South Africa, and Australia have tended to lead t
Jan 1, 2005
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The Influence of Composition on the Properties of Lead Part IXBy Orr C. W
In previous papers (1, 2), the influence on the creep resistance of elements normally found in commercial lead has been recorded. The results in the present paper refer to the influence of calcium, an
Jan 1, 1938