Conference Proceedings
13th Congress The Council of Mining and Metallurgical Institutions, Singapore, 6 Volumes
Conference Proceedings
13th Congress The Council of Mining and Metallurgical Institutions, Singapore, 6 Volumes
Mining at Depth - the Major Issues
This paper investigates the problems that are encountered in mining at extreme depths._x000D_
It looks into the rock mechanic aspects, especially the high stress levels that will occur, and the hazard of rockbursts._x000D_
Furthermore, environmental problems are discussed, with refrigeration and reduction of neat loads being major methods of maintaining ,sorkable conditions. The paper concludes that it will be of tmost importance to have a planning team of Tne highest quality to ensure that conditions are maintained so that work can be carried out safely and under reasonable conditions.
It looks into the rock mechanic aspects, especially the high stress levels that will occur, and the hazard of rockbursts._x000D_
Furthermore, environmental problems are discussed, with refrigeration and reduction of neat loads being major methods of maintaining ,sorkable conditions. The paper concludes that it will be of tmost importance to have a planning team of Tne highest quality to ensure that conditions are maintained so that work can be carried out safely and under reasonable conditions.
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D F Hamilton, F Lloyd, D A Arnold, T O Hagan
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- Published: 1986
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