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Erosion control on mines in a matter of history, preference, and commercial product
In South Africa at the start of my consulting career, I was called in to limit erosion from an old sandy pile of tailings close to the city. Vegetation would not grow in the acid materials that were c… more →
I THINK MINING - has moved!
TETRA TECH a force in mining; a belated awakening
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Jack Caldwell wrote 1 week ago: If you go to the TETRA TECH website you will find that they have about 10,000 staff. … more →
Mine GeoWaste Engineering: the great texts on geotechnical engineering
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Jack Caldwell wrote 1 week ago: Spent today tidying up a new course for EduMine. And listening over and over again to … more →
Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground
derrickdriller wrote 1 week ago: Charles W.w. Ng, H.w. Huang, G.b. Liu, “Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in So … more →
Tailings & Mine Waste of Infinite Fascination & Variety
Jack Caldwell wrote 1 week ago: Let me continue on the topic of the recent conference in Banff on Tailings and Mine Waste. The t … more →
OII, a landfill and geogrids in Los Angeles--no refuse mining please
Jack Caldwell wrote 1 month ago: I am currently involved in a project in the oil sands that involves geogrids. Recalling days l … more →
Useful Mesh
drillabseil wrote 3 months ago: 150 m2 of mesh, with 5 x 4 meter deep top anchors, 24 x 2-3m deep bolts … and a lot of hard and sm … more →
Why do we need professional mining engineers?
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Jack Caldwell wrote 5 months ago: Just had a drink in the local pub and a heated discussion of the need for professional registration … more →
French visitor
drillabseil wrote 5 months ago: Thanks for your expertise, Benoit ; Good drilling in New Caledonia! During 3 weeks, we had the pleas … more →
Nevis Bluff: successful and in due time!
drillabseil wrote 6 months ago: Access and safety Climbing up to the workplace, credit J Barbour (c) DAS Installing t … more →
ELASTIC SOLUTIONS FOR SOIL AND ROCK MECHANICS
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dougaj4 wrote 1 year ago: Found on the Web: ELASTIC SOLUTIONS FOR SOIL AND ROCK MECHANICS “Professor Harry Poulos, Emeri … more →
Introduction to Slope Stability
neezom wrote 1 year ago: Mengapa geoteknik dibutuhkan ? Analisis geoteknik sangat dibutuhkan dalam perencanan tambang. Dihara … more →
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Dynamics
gtsenthilnath wrote 1 year ago: Soil Dynamics Geo technical Earthquake Engineering Bowles Book on Geotechnical Engineering Machine F … more →
Erosion control on mines in a matter of history, preference, and commercial product
Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: In South Africa at the start of my consulting career, I was called in to limit erosion from an old s … more →
Serendipity is guide at SME conference
Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: The Denver and the SME Conference was another chance to see the human face of the mining industry an … more →
Magical slope stability numbers can increase your salary
Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: A brief piece about nothing in particular to celebrate the weekend and to help you negotiate your ne … more →
Keeping computers in check - software programs to model mines
Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: Next on my reading list is Useless Arithmetic: Why Environmental Scientists Can’t Predict the … more →
Rock mechanics e-book will reward reader
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Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: Call it advertising if you will. By whatever name is goes, let success follow what can only be descr … more →
Who to choose on the global warming issue
Michael McCrae wrote 2 years ago: Opposition won’t impress anybody. Only positive suggestions based on reality are of any potential va … more →
Mine dust in the classroom - ah the good ol' days
Jack Caldwell wrote 2 years ago: Another good day when I can report that mining is not guilty. Another good day when I can report tha … more →
