Mine Seismology: Seismic Warning Concept: Case Study from Vaal Reefs Gold Mine, South Africa

By S.N. Glazer

Book Overview

Illustrates that mine seismology can improve underground safety standards

Describes the apparent stress index concept history

Presents a list of practical applications of stress index in combating rock burst hazard

Explores the role of the seismologist, rock engineers, and mine management in the experiment's success

Reviews the reasons why the seismic warning as such was discarded

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319623524
• ISBN13: 9783319623528
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 201 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.7"