Author:Gurtunca, RG; Adams, DJDate:Mar 1991In situ measurements and numerical modelling based on elastic theory showed that backfill stresses are considerably higher than originally thought. This has led to a change in understanding of rockmass behaviour. After describing previous ...Read more
Author:Adams, DJDate:May 1995Literature and industry surveys were invaluable in establishing the presently used methods and experienced in designing bracket pillars. Example of successful and unsuccessful brakect pillars adjacent to dykes and faults were collected for ...Read more