Part 1:
05-02
101p.
Part 2:
10-02
100p.
kR 950
G/P
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Rockbursts
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Seismology
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Support (tunnels)
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Report
Conceptual model: mesh-lacing-tendon-strap system
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Lab tests
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GAP 811
CD #4&5
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Criteria for preconditioning at varying stoping widths in different geotechnical areas
AZ Toper (CSIR)
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Final report in review
KR 1829
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GAP 813a
CD #4&5
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The development of an effective support system for tabular stopes
E Acheampong, AJ Jager, MKC Roberts, M Habeck, A Ishmail & T Frangakis (CSIR), J Wells & A Rowe (Novatek)
(Continuation of GAP 708)
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03-02
20p.
kR 1645
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Support (stope)
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Report
Device: prototype remotely advanced headboard
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Design
Prototype build
Lab test
Risk assessment
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GAP 813b
CD #4&5
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Effective roof support for tabular stopes
RW Ottermann, AJ von Wielligh, NDL Burger, M Handley, GA Fourie (Pretoria U)
(Continuation of GAP 708)
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09-02
60 p.
kR 981
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Support (stope)
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Report
Device: prototype advancing wishbone unit
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Design
Prototype build
Lab test
Risk assessment
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GAP 816a
CD #4&5
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Review of past research areas – Stope and gully support
TR Stacey (Wits U), DA Arnold & JV James (consultants)
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11-02
71p. +
19p. App.
kR 267
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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X
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Rock mechanics
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Support (stope/gully)
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Cause of accidents
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Report
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Review
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GAP 816b
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Review of past research areas - Seismology and mine layout design
MF Handley (Pretoria U)
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02-02
26p.+ 42p. App.
kR 200
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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X
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Rock mechanics
Seismology
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Layouts
Preconditioning
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Report
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X
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Review
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GAP817
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Integrated technology transfer programme in rockfalls thrust
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kR 530
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Project cancelled
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GAP 818
CD #4&5
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Extended use of the Savuka dynamic test facility to improve material and analytical technology in deep-level stop support
WD Ortlepp & AH Swart (SRK)
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11-02
57 p.
kR 591
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G/P
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Rockbursts
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Support (stope)
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Report
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Lab tests
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GAP 820
CD #4&5
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Infrared thermography of loose hangingwalls
VA Kononov (CSIR)
(Continuation GAP 706)
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09-02
102p.
kR 312
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ALL
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Rockfalls
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Support (stope/tunnel)
Hazard identification
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Report
Device: modified IR thermometer
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Lab tests
Device modification
U/g tests
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GAP 821
CD #4&5
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Further assessment of seismic hazard/risk in the Bushveld Complex platinum mines and the implication for regional and local support design
A vZ Brink, MKC Roberts & SM Spottiswoode (CSIR)
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03-02
42p.
kR 466
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P
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Rockbursts
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Geology
Rock mechanics
Seismology
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Layouts
Pillars
Support
Hazard identification
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Risk assessment
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Report
Guidelines: regional & local support
Methodology & criteria: stope support design
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Review
Theoretical analysis
Data analysis
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GAP 822
CD #4&5
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The application of acoustic techniques for identifying rock-related hazards in gold and platinum mines
PS Piper, KB le Bron, H van Rooyen, B Clifford (Groundwork), OD Goldbach (Snowden)
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06-02
160 p.
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Training material
kR 397
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Geology
Rock mechanics
Seismology
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Support
Barring
Hazard identification
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Report
Device: Acoustic Energy Meter trials
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Review
Theoretical analysis
Lab calibration
Surface trials
U/g trials
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GAP 828
CD #4&5
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Examine the criteria for establishing the small span small pillar concept as a safe mining method in deep mines
FSA de Frey (Mine Engineering Consultants cc)
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02-02
81p.
kR 212
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Layouts
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Report
Conceptual design: small span small pillar layout
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Review
Numerical modelling
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GAP 845
CD #4&5
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Interaction between stope support and ground motion in the hangingwall and footwall
A Cichowicz (ISSI)
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07-02
60p.
kR 519
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G/P
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Rockbursts
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Seismology
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Support (stope)
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Report
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Theoretical analysis
Numerical modelling
U/g observations
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GAP 846
CD #5
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Investigate the rock mechanics aspects of potholes in the platinum mines, their contribution to poor ground conditions, and if proactive identification is possible
H Urcan, M Grodner, B Watson, RA Lamos, MKC Roberts, R Stewart, AP Squelch, R le Grange & D Xaba (CSIR)
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07-03
kR 711
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P
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Rockfalls
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Geology
Rock mechanics
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Hazard identification
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Report
Methodology: geotechnical data acquisition / analysis
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Review
U/g observations
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GAP 849
CD #4&5
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Improved understanding of the use of short tendons for stope support under rockfall and rockburst conditions (Phase 1)
DP Roberts, MKC Roberts & E Acheampong (CSIR)
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03-02
62p.
kR 424
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Support (face area/stope)
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Report
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Review
Lab tests
Numerical modelling
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GAP 851
CD #4&5
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Trial training in strata control for underground workers
RA Johnson, E Jaku, AP Squelch, H Barnett and TO Hagan (CSIR)
Continuation of GAP 609
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10-02
40p. +
37p. App
kR 539
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock mechanics
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Support
Hazard identification
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Training
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Report
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X
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Knowledge transfer
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GAP 852
CD #5
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Experimental validation of a mine-wide continuous closure monitoring system as a decision-making tool for gold mines
DF Malan, M Grave, JAL Napier (CSIR), PS Piper, LE Lawrence (Groundwork Consulting)
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03-03
66p. +
67p. Guide
kR 1626
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Hazard identification
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Report
Device: prototype closure meters
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Numerical modelling
Device trials
Prototype build/test
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GAP 857
CD #4
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Learning outcomes and effective communication techniques for hazard recognition learning programmes in the transport thrust area
PD Krige (SRK / Turgis), B Leong & J Manganye (CSIR)
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12-01
kR 530
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G/P
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Transport
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Hazard identification
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Causes of accidents
Training
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Report
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Review
Observation
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GAP 858
CD #4&5
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Application of indirect stress measurement techniques (non strain gauge based technology) to quantify stress environments in mines
TR Stacey (Wits U), J Wesseloo (SRK)
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03-02
68p.
kR 137
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G/P
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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X
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Tectonics
Rock mechanics
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Report
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Review
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GEN 105
CD #1
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Develop means of assessing occupational risk for mine employees
AV Peake & SGE Ashworth (CSIR)
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08-97
132p.
kR 260
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
Noise
Dust
Radiation
Methane
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Statistical method
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Risk assessment
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Report
Methodology: risk assessment
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Review
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GEN 108
CD #1
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Development and evaluation of a prototype decision support system for management of occupational safety risk
SGE Ashworth, AV Peake, JM Greben & C Elphinstone (CSIR)
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12-97
93p.
kR 600
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ALL
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Transport
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Risk assessment
Work organisation
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Report
Software: prototype decision support system
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Review
Theoretical analysis
Software devlpmnt
Evaluation
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GEN 109
CD #1
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Develop remote control systems for mining equipment
VA Kononov (CSIR)
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05-94
43p.
kR 60
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock-breaking
Cleaning
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Report
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Review
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GEN 203
CD #1
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Artificial intelligence & virtual reality to aid training & hazard identification
AP Squelch (CSIR)
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12-96
87p.
kR 750
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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X
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Hazard identification
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Training
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Report
Software: prototype VR underground simulator
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Review
Software devlpmnt
Evaluation
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GEN 207
CD #1
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Develop a quiet non-atmosphere polluting blast hole drilling system
T Scanlon & GS Harper (CSIR)
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01-98
65p.
kR 670
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ALL
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Noise
Dust
Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock-breaking
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Report
Device: prototype quiet rock drill
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Review
Design and build prototype
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GEN 213
CD #1
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Improve the safety of workers by investigating the reasons why accepted safety and work standards are not complied with on mines
CF Talbot, S Mason, R Lomas, G C Simpson (IMC), F von Glehn (BBE)
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04-96
32p +
149p. App
kR 480
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ALL
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ALL
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Causes of accidents
Risk assessment
Training
Work organisation
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Report
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Survey
Data analysis
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GEN 311
CD #1
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Evaluation and further development of a ‘quiet’ non-atmospheric blast hole drilling system
T Scanlon & GS Harper (CSIR)
Continuation of GEN 207
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01-98
65p.
kR 670
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ALL
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Noise
Dust
Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock-breaking
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Report
Device: prototype quiet rock drill with improved thrust mechanism
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Design, build & test prototype
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GEN 501
CD #2
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Investigation of safety and health benefits and problems associated with stand-off controls for mobile equipment and recommendations on stand-off control applications
CF Talbot & A Rushworth (International Mining Consultants)
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07-98
69p.
kR 620
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
Noise
Dust
Vibration
Trip/fall
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Rock-breaking
Cleaning
Hazard identification
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Risk assessment
Training
Work organisation
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Report
Methodology: assess operator training needs and operational procedures
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Review
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GEN 502
CD #2&3
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Develop a trapped miner location system and an adequate rescue strategy and associated technologies
VA Kononov (CSIR)
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11-98
36p.
kR 330
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rescue
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Rescue
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Report
Device: prototype miner location system
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Review
Specification
Design, build & test prototype
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GEN 504
CD #2&3
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An initial investigation into the problems associated with technology transfer and recommendations for the establishment of sustainable health and safety technology transfer
RPH Willis & A Hamilton-Atwell (CSIR)
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05-98
93p.
kR 170
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ALL
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ALL
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Technology transfer
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Report
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X
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Review
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GEN 511
CD #2&3
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A success factor model to establish and manage a harmonious and motivating work environment, conducive to a committed and empowered work force, sustained health, safety and conformance
PC Schutte (PUCHE)
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12-98
kR 440
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ALL
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ALL
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Work organisation
Motivation
Leadership
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Report
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X
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Review
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GEN 604
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A strategy for the transfer of health and safety technologies
H Swart (LHA Technosolve) & RPH Willis (CSIR)
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Aug 2000
4 Vols.
kR 1050
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ALL
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ALL
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Technology transfer
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Draft Final Report delivered in August 2000. Report was not approved.
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GEN 605
CD #2&3
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Development of a smart rockbolt
R Paton (Mintek)
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kR 892
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock mechanics
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Support (tunnel/gully)
Hazard identification
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Report has been completed but not uploaded to SIMRAC web site
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GEN 703
CD #3
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Methodology: safe cleaning/ making safe of various height high walls
Butcher, Walker, Joughin, Birtles & Terbrugge (SRK)
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07-01
344p.
kR 666
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C
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Rockslides
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Report
Methodology: safe cleaning/ making safe of high walls
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Review
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GEN 801
CD #4&5
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Investigation into improved system for 'making safe'
RW Ottermann, AJ von Wielligh, NDL Burger, M Handley, GA Fourie (Pretoria U)
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02-02
60p.
kR 219
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock mechanics
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Barring
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Report
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Review
Functional analysis
Specifications
Conceptual designs
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GEN 810
CD #5
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Development of a smart rockbolt for underground monitoring operations
JS Moema, R Paton & PV Scheers (Mintek)
Continuation of GEN 605
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07-03
??
kR 551
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Rock mechanics
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Support (tunnel/gully)
Hazard identification
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Report
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Review
Lab tests
Calibration trials
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HEALTH 801
CD 4&5
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Analysis of emergency care provided for injured miners in SA Mines
J Moorman, A Paolini, K Buchan (Academy of Emergency & Critical Care)
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08-02
116p.
kR 475
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ALL
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ALL
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Emergency care
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Review
Audit
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OTH 002
CD #1
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Develop guidelines for the design of pillar systems for shallow and intermediate depth, tabular, hard rock mines and provide a methodology, for assessing hangingwall stability and support requirements for the panels between pillars
AT Haile & AJ Jager (CSIR)
Continutation of GAP 027
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12-95
43p.
+ 312p.
Apps.
kR 5190
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G/P
Cr
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Rockfalls
Rockbursts
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Geology
Rock mechanics
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Layout
Pillars
Support (stope)
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Report
Guidelines: pillar system design
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Review
Lab tests
Numerical modelling
U/g observatins
Back analysis
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OTH 003
CD #1
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Establish the primary causes of accidents on mines other than gold, coal and platinum
AV Peake & AJ Ritchie (CSIR)
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02-94
39p. +
16p. Apps.
KR 120
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ALL excl. G, P & C
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ALL
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Cause of accidents
Risk assessment
Training
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Report
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Review
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OTH 303
CD
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Investigation into drawpoints, tips, orepasses and chutes
TR Stacey & AH Swart (SRK)
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03-97
120p.
3 Apps
155 p.
kR 573
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ALL
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Rockfalls
Slips
Falling objects
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Cause of accidents
Risk assessment
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Report
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Review
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OTH 411
CD #2&3
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Review of fall of ground problems in underground diamond mines and other mines with massive ore bodies and make recommendations on research needs to reduce fall of ground casualties, particularly in the face area
WC Joughin, AH Swart & TR Stacey (SRK)
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11-98
135p.
kR 460
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Dia
Cr
Cu Fe
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Rockfalls
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X
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Support
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Report
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Review
Data analysis
Back analysis
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OTH 501
CD #4&5
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