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Theses from 2024 2024.

Dig Limits Optimization Using Binary Integer Linear Programming Method in Open Pit Mines , Hussam Naif Altalhi

Evaluating the Influence of Operator Practices on Hydraulic Shovel Productivity and Energy Consumption using Telemetry Data , Noah Adekunle Aluko

Discrete Event Simulation (Des) in Swapping/charging of Battery Electric Vehicles in Underground Mining , Albert Einstein Amponsem

Laboratory Scale Experimental Analysis of the Effect of Surfactants on Acid Mist Suppression during Copper Electrowinning , Thurman Kollie Elgin

A Binary Integer Linear Programming Model for Optimizing Underground Stope Layout , Theophilus Mensah

High Strain Rate Analysis of 3D Printed Concrete as Compared to Conventionally Cast Concrete , Weston McLeod Thomsen

Theses from 2022 2022

Replacing combustion engines with hydrogen fuel cells to power mining haul trucks: challenges and opportunities , Ayorinde Akinrinlola

Theses from 2021 2021

The effects of rigid polyurethane foam as a confinement material on breaching charge detonations , Nathan Franz Paerschke-O'Brien

Projectile generator design for underground coal mine seal testing , Ethan Allan Steward

Theses from 2020 2020

Shock wave propagation behavior at corners and crosscuts in five small-scale tunnel scenarios , David Pierre Doucet

Additive manufacturing of linear shaped charges to address run up and run down phenomena , Jason Ho

Theses from 2019 2019

Projectile impact effects on a 50 psi plug type coal mine seal , Bruce Albert von Niederhäusern

Theses from 2018 2018

Management of coal dust explosions in United States' coal mines using bag type passive explosion barriers , Jay Robert Schafler

Theses from 2017 2017

Recovery of phosphate minerals from plant tailings using direct froth flotation process , Ashraf Alsafasfeh

Theses from 2016 2016

Mechanics of impulse force reduction for mitigating dump truck vibrations under HISLO conditions , Danish Ali

Studies on flocculation of fine mineral tailings using novel polyacrylamide based polymer , Simin Khatibi

Material properties affecting the penetration of metal targets by copper linear shaped charges , Kevin Lee Phelps

Artificial neural network approach to predict blast-induced ground vibration, airblast and rock fragmentation , Raymond Ninnang Tiile

Theses from 2015 2015

Detecting diesel particulate matter using real time monitoring under the influence of an exhaust fan system , Yasir Helal Alghamdi

The effects of short delay times on rock fragmentation in bench blasts , Margaret Ruth Hettinger

Studies on the role of organic-inorganic hybrid polyacrylamides in fine coal flotation , Ontlametse Kenneth Molatlhegi

The effects of physical flash hole deviations on factory-grade rifle ammunition , Nicolaas Martin Schrier

The impact of a strong local supply chain on regional economic impacts of mining , Meiyu Xing

Theses from 2014 2014

An analysis of burn cut pull optimization through varying relief hole depths , Michael Robert Allen

The effects of advanced structural materials to mitigate explosive and impact threats , Caleb Michael Baumgart

Determining and mitigating the effects of firing a linear shaped charge under water , Brian Burch

Test development to determine the feasibility of rubber tractor treads for use as blasting mats , Matthew Kurtis Coy

Behavior in air leakage and recirculation under the influence of booster fans , Koziba Feledi

Analysis of a ventilation network in a multiple fans limestone mine , Ali Haghighat

A modified initiation and cut profile study of the 10500 grain per foot linear shaped charge , Matthew Ortel

Theses from 2013 2013

Methods for evaluating effect of operators on drag line energy efficiency , Maryam Abdi Oskouei

Stochastic-optimization of equipment productivity in multi-seam formations , Elijah Adadzi

Utilization of booster fans in underground mines , Arash Habibi Javanbakht

Theses from 2012 2012

Finite element analysis of blade-formation interactions in excavation , Osei Brown

The effects of water on sympathetic detonation and dead pressing of dynamite and emulsions , Adam Michael Doerfler

Effects of coal comminution in relation to waterjet and selected feed properties , Yaqing Li

Theses from 2011 2011

Impact effects of explosively formed projectiles on normal and high strength concrete , Laurin Ashley Bookout

The effects select physical parameters have on an explosively formed projectile's performance , Phillip R. Mulligan

Pressed powdered titanium and aluminum conical shaped charge penetration of geological targets , Dominique John Nolan

Characterizing formation dredgeability for clamshell dredge , Bismark Osei

Theses from 2010 2010

Application of life cycle assessment to estimate environmental impacts of surface coal mining , Ofentse Ditsele

Explosives recognition and awareness training: a psychological approach to pre-blast mitigation , James Wade Hawkins

The mitigation effects of a barrier wall on blast wave pressures , Nathan Thomas Rouse

Measuring blast induced rock damage from pre-splitting sandstone by applying the multichannel analysis of surface waves geophysical method , Charles Bradford Zdazinsky

Theses from 2006 2006

Energy conservation and integrated waterjet mining and milling , Jorge Gerardo Garcia Joo

Theses from 2004 2004

Applications of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in mapping mine roof , Vanja Dezelic

Theses from 2003 2003

Novel concepts for monitoring the stability of open pit mine highwalls using radar interferometry and spectral imaging , Jami Girard Dwyer

An investigation of the characteristics of linear shaped charages used in demolition , Seokbin Lim

Theses from 2001 2001

A preliminary comparative study of glass microsphere taggants mixed with different types of explosive materials , Eric Raymond Achelpohl

Data mining for prediction of condition and performance of mine machinery , Ibrahim Kaan Ataman

Open pit design: grade cut-off and production scheduling optimization , Ahmed Ould Hamadi

Application of IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner for Data to mine Vital Information Management System (VIMS) data , Edwin Chochi Madiba

Effect of hydraulic coupling on powder factor reduction in secondary blasting , Mark F. C. Schmidt

Theses from 1999 1999

A comparison of open pit design and scheduling techniques , Terry Alan Bush

Theses from 1998 1998

High pressure jet pump conveyance optimization , Michael David Mann

A theoretical and experimental study on air leakage through stoppings , Dai Wang

Theses from 1997 1997

Stemming technique for loading angled holes charged with ANFO , Michael David Wilkins

Theses from 1996 1996

Lab and field investigations using ground penetrating radar (GPR) for mining and geotechnical applications , Sandra June Lang

Fine coal single stage dewatering and briquetting process , Matthew Thomas Tobey

The fabrication of commercial size coal logs using a hydrophobic binder , Brent Allen Ward

Theses from 1995 1995

Coal log compaction with hydrophobic binders for pipeline transportation , Bing Zhao

Theses from 1994 1994

Development of equipment for the application of high-pressure chemical jets to a heap leach gold ore , Edward G. Mitchell

Mineralized rock strength in the New Lead Belt of Missouri , David Lee Van Brakel

Theses from 1993 1993

An experimental investigation of the effect of discontinuity frequency in pre-splitting , Syed M. Tariq

Theses from 1991 1991

Database analysis of slope stability for surface coal mine highwall planning , Russell Kenneth Hively

Theses from 1990 1990

The use of indicator kriging to estimate the extent of mining in abandoned underground workings , Jason Ovanic

Theses from 1989 1989

The effects of varying stemming lengths and bench heights on certain design variables and resultant fragmentation in bench blasting , Bruce Carlton Townes

Theses from 1988 1988

Beneficiation of ultrafine coals with the use of selective flocculation and oil agglomeration , Yungchin Ding

Theses from 1987 1987

Drilling and blasting round design for an underground placer deposit in permafrost , David R. Ziegler

Theses from 1986 1986

A determination of optimum delay between boreholes in single row bench blasting , Douglas R. Barlet

The influence of various blast casting designs on the percent cast and resulting economic benefits , Scott George Giltner

Experimental investigation of the effect of geological discontinuity conditions of rock splitting by blasting , Shijie Qu

A computer algorithm for locating underground atmospheric explosions ; utilizing shock wave first arrival times , William George Townsend

Computer-controlled-automated jumbo drilling robot manipulator , Jianchi Yao

Theses from 1985 1985

An investigation of the mechanics of percussive drilling , Rama Krishna Prasad

The influences of charge weight per delay, horizontal and vertical distances, charge diameter, and travel direction on surface ground vibration levels from blasting , Elmer Alberto Vidal

Theses from 1984 1984

A study on fragmentation and ground vibration with air space in the blasthole , Everett Ellsworth Bleakney III

Resistance to airflow in timber prop-supported mine airways , Douglas Harold Heatherly

An evaluation of the fracture control blasting technique for drift round blasts in dolomitic rock , Stephen John McGroarty

A microcomputer geostatistical analysis program for optimal drift location , Neal Borden Nagel

Reduced ore dilution by controlled split round blasting in underground uranium mining , John R. Tripi

The effect of simulated detonator scatter on rock fragmentation and ground vibrations in single-row bench blasting , Wei Wu

Theses from 1983 1983

Control of rock fragmentation through explosive coupling , Timothy Wayne Warden

Theses from 1982 1982

The influence of explosive primer location on fragmentation and ground vibrations for bench blasts in dolomitic rock. , Joseph Robert Brinkmann

Design of blasthole initiation delay intervals and apex angle for optimum V-cut cratering. , Roger Lee Keller

Fogging in underground mine atmospheres. , Michael A. Schimmelpfennig

Theses from 1980 1980

Diametric ultrasonic wave velocities in axially loaded rock specimens. , Stephen Anthony Lang

Theses from 1979 1979

The effect of borehole deviation on the economics of shaft sinking by ground freezing. , Gerald Raymond Gronbeck

Computer simulation of surface mine haulage systems using GPSS. , Li-Jen David Kuo

Cavitation resistance of rock. , Philip Randolph Scott

Theses from 1978 1978

Evaluation of artificial coal seam construction for testing of the UMR Hydrominer. , Ronny Jal Sadri

Theses from 1975 1975

Analysis of the stresses induced in rock by rock splitters. , Diogenes De Jesus Chollett

Creep and stiffness of full column resin grouted roof bolts. , Wesley Clare Patrick

Decoupled explosive charge effects on blasting performance , Roberto Ucar

Theses from 1973 1973

The effect of explosive charge length of cratering , John M. Mason

Theses from 1970 1970

Surface energy determinations in plexiglas , Li-King Chen

The failure criteria and deformational moduli of granular rock , Kyung Chul Ko

Theses from 1968 1968

Spacing of explosive charges , Calvin J. Konya

Computer simulation of scraper-pusher behavior during early open pit mining operations , Martin Alan Thieme

Theses from 1967 1967

A comparison of friction and drum hoisting systems on an energy-input basis , Hemendra Nath Kalia

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