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Rock Mass Classification for the Assessment of Blastability in Tropically Weathered Limestones
Rock mass classification systems have been developed in various applications of rock engineering design such as tunnelling, foundation, slopes,...
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Determination of Rock Mass Parameters for the RHT Model Based on the Hoek–Brown Criterion
When tunnels are excavated in rock masses using the drill-and-blast method, determining the extent of blast-induced damage is a significant concern...
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Heavy metals and microbial assessment of air conditioning condensate water in Jeddah city-Saudi Arabia: concept of sustainable water resources
The demand for water is rising worldwide, especially in Saudi Arabia, where the existing water sources are barely sufficient to meet the present...
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Stochastic assessment of rockburst potential in underground spaces using Monte Carlo simulation
Rockburst (RB) is known as one of the deadliest and most destructive geotechnical events in deep underground spaces under high stresses. The...
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Assessment of Trace Metal Pollution in Surface Sediments from Southwestern Part of Bay of Bengal, India
Twenty-nine shelf sediment samples have been collected from the Southwestern part of the Bay of Bengal in 5 transects lying offshore between the...
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Damage assessment for underground brick seal under explosion impact load
As a safety guarantee against explosion in underground confined space, the anti-explosion performance of the seal plays an important role for...
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Estimation Equations for Back Break and Ground Vibration Using Genetic Programming
The advent of advanced computer programs, artificial intelligence techniques, algorithms, and numerical modelling techniques and their application in...
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The spatial distribution of excavation damaged zone around underground roadways during blasting excavation
Knowledge of the degree and depth of the excavation damaged zone (EDZ) resulting from drill-and-blast excavations has important influences on the...
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Impact assessment of graphene oxide, sea sand and water on cement mortar characteristics
This study suggests that natural resources such as river sand and water can be replaced with sea sand and sea water in reasonable amounts and that...
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Fuzzy Cognitive Map for Evaluating Critical Factors Causing Rockbursts in Underground Construction: A Fundamental Study
The rockburst phenomenon in excavation endeavours reveals a multitude of complexities and obstacles that significantly impact both the technical and...
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A review on the geotechnical design and optimisation of ultra-long ore passes for deep mass mining
Enhancing mine energy efficiency and productivity necessitates the implementation of longer ore passes, exceeding 300 m, to optimise material...
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Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration Intensity in Open-Pit Mines Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and a Novel Intelligence System
Predicting and reducing blast-induced ground vibrations is a common concern among engineers and mining enterprises. Dealing with these vibrations is...
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Numerical investigation of the air blast generated by the Wenjia valley rock avalanche in Mianzhu, Sichuan, China
On 12 May 2008, a catastrophic rock avalanche was triggered by an earthquake in Mianyang, Sichuan, China. This catastrophic event killed 48 people...
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Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Health Risk of Mining Vehicle Operators Subjected to Whole-Body Vibration
Occupational health and safety in mining operations hold paramount importance, encompassing multifaceted aspects aimed at ensuring the well-being of...
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A probability-based risk assessment of roof strata weighting in longwall panels
Weighting of the roof strata in a longwall panel poses serious stability concerns at the working face. Therefore, it is essential to estimate...
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Development of a consequence-based decision-making framework for natural gas transmission pipeline
Natural gas consumption rate is increasing exponentially day by day around the globe. As a result, any kind of natural gas pipeline failure can...
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Multivariate statistical assessment of natural radioactivity and radiological hazards data of cement building materials mainly used in Cameroon
The present study aimed to assess radioactivity level in thirty cement samples from five main cement types manufactured and commonly used in Cameroon...
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A review on various aspects of high performance concrete
The requirement for high-performance concrete has increased day by day due to its better performance. Due to its strength, durability, and high...
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Optimizing Blasting Schemes: A Comprehensive Approach through Macro–Micro Simulation and Field Experiment
The contour sha** effect of hard granite tunnels is relatively unsatisfactory, and the research on the influence of various blasting parameters on...
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Evaluation of safety and deformation characteristics of the secondary stope sandwiched between backfills in underground iron mines
In a large underground iron mine (over 2000, 000 t/a) in China, a large volume of mined void could not be filled in time, which posed a threat to the...
