Knowledge of the in situ state of stress in a rock mass is essential for the proper planning and design of mine layouts to optimise stability and safety of mining operations. The in situ state of stress in a rock mass can be determined by direct measurement, and there are numerous methods of measurement which are currently in use. This report presents a literature survey of existing methods of in-situ stress measurement including an evaluation of the applicability of these methods in the deep level gold mines. As well as a theoretical feasibility study of a potential method which will be cost effective and practical, and applicable to the gold mine situation.
Reference:
Stacey, TR. 1995. Reliable cost effective technique for in situ ground stress measurements in deep gold mines. Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee, GAP 220, July, 1995, pp 1-93
Stacey, T. (1995). Reliable cost effective technique for in situ ground stress measurements in deep gold mines. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1695
Stacey, TR. "Reliable cost effective technique for in situ ground stress measurements in deep gold mines." (1995): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1695
Stacey T, Reliable cost effective technique for in situ ground stress measurements in deep gold mines; 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/1695 .
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