A statistical approach for the integrated analysis of mine-induced seismicity and numerical stress estimates, a case study - Part I: Developing the relations

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 47-72

  Mercer, R A ^a   Bawden, W F ^b  

^a Knight Piesold Ltd   (Canada)

^b Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program   (Canada)

Author keywords

Integrated analyses; Microseismicity; Mining induced seismicity; Numerical modelling; Statistical analyses; Underground mine design

Indexed keywords

MINES; REAL TIME SYSTEMS; ROCK MECHANICS; ROCKS; STATISTICAL METHODS;

MINE DESIGN; MINE SEISMIC SYSTEMS; ROCK MASS;

SEISMOLOGY;

MINING-INDUCED SEISMICITY; NUMERICAL MODEL; STRESS ANALYSIS;

EID: 10944270361     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2004.07.006     Document Type: Article

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