Author:Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Tutumluer, EDate:Jun 2009Shear strength properties of three oil sand materials were determined in the laboratory by simulating field loading conditions of large capacity mining trucks and shovels. Both monotonic triaxial compression and direct shear tests were performed ...Read more
Author:Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Tutumluer, EDate:Feb 2012Oil sands are natural deposits of bituminous sand materials that are mined and processed for crude oil. They are routinely used in oil sand fields for building temporary and sometimes permanent roads serving mining and hauling activities. ...Read more