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Richard Brummer - Publications

Zhu, H. C., and R. K. Brummer. "A Direct Technique of Generating Random Joints and Its Application into 3DEC," submitted to Int. J. Rock Mech. & Min. Sci., 2003-2004.

Andrieux, P. P., J. Hadjigeorgiou and R. K. Brummer. "A Rock Engineering Systems Approach to Destress Rock Blasting," in Proceedings of the Second International Seminar on Deep and High Stress Mining (Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, February 2004).

Andrieux, P. P., R. K. Brummer, Q. Lui, A. Mortazavi and B. P. Simser. "Large-Scale Panel Destress Blast at Brunswick Mine," CIM Bulletin, 96(1075), 78-87 (November/December 2003).

Andrieux, P., R. K. Brummer, A. Mortazavi, B. P. Simser and P. George. "FLAC Numerical Simulations of Tunneling Through Paste Backfill at Brunswick Mine," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 197-204. R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

Andrieux, P. P., J. Hadjigeorgiou and R. K. Brummer. "Rock Engineering Systems and Destress Rock Blasting," in Proceedings of the 105th AGM of the CIM (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 2003).

Brummer, R. K., P. P. Andrieux and C. P. O'Connor. "Stability Analyses of Undermined Sill Mats for Base Metal Mining," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 189-195. R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

Brummer, R. K., P. P. Andrieux, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003). Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

Brummer, R. K., C. P. O'Connor, J. Bastien, L. Bourguignon and A. Cossette. "FLAC3D Numerical Simulations of Ore Pillars at Larone Mine," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 205-210. R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

O'Connor, C. P., R. K. Brummer, P. P. Andrieux, R. Emond and B. McLaughlin. "FLAC3D Numerical Simulations of Deep Mining at Laronde Mine," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 221-231. R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

O'Connor, C. P., R. K. Brummer, G. Swan and G. Doyle. "FLAC Numerical Simulations of the Behavior of a Spray-On Liner for Rock Support," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 295-299. R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema, 2003.

Andrieux, P., and R. K. Brummer. "Tirs à grande échelle de relâchement des contraintes dans des piliers de mines (Large-Scale Destress Blasting in Mine Pillars)," Proceedings of the 17th Colloque on Ground Control of the Quebec Mining Association (Val d'Or, Quebec, Canada, March 2002).

Brummer, R. K., and P. P. Andrieux. "A Design Methodology for Destress Blasting," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 1, pp. 165-172. R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2002.

Andrieux, P., M. Board, R. Brummer, A. Mortazavi and M. Pierce. "Elastic vs Inelastic Numerical Stress Modelling - Practical Considerations and Issues," in Proceedings, 16th Quebec Mining Association Ground Control Collogue (Val d'Or, Quebec, March 2001).

Board, M., R. Brummer and S. Seldon. "Use of Numerical Modeling for Mine Design and Evaluation," in Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies, pp. 483-491. W. A. Hustrulid and R. L. Bullock, Eds. Littleton, Colorado: SME, 2001.

Brummer, R. K., and G. R. Swan. "Support and Structural Use of Shotcrete in Mines," in Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies, pp. 593-600. W. A. Hustrulid and R. L. Bullock, Eds. Littleton, Colorado: SME, 2001.

Swan, G., and R. Brummer. "Backfill Design for Deep, Underhand Drift-and-Fill Mining," in Minefill 2001: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Mining with Backfill, pp. 359-368. D. Stone, Ed. Littleton, Colorado: SME, 2001.

Andrieux, P., R. Brummer, Q. Lui, A. Mortazavi and B. Simser. "Large-Scale Panel Destress Blast at Brunswick Mine," in Proceedings, 23rd Study Session on Blasting Techniques, Society of Explosive Engineers of Quebec (SEEQ, Quebec City, November 2000), pp. 1-21.

Board, M., S. Seldon, R. Brummer and R. Pakalnis. "Analysis of the Failure of a Large Hangingwall Wedge: Kidd Mine Division, Falconbridge, Ltd.," CIM Bull., 93(1043), 89-97 (September 2000).

Brummer, R. K. "Simple Truths About Rockbursts," Keynote Lecture, in SARES 99 (Second Southern African Rock Engineering Symposium, ISRM Regional Symposium, Johannesburg, September 1999), pp. 6-11. T. O. Hagan, Ed. Johannesburg: SANIRE, 1999.

Brummer, R. K., R. Gustas, D. A. Landriault and C. M. Steed. "Mining Under Paste Fill: Field Measurements and Numerical Modelling," in NARMS '96 (Second North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Montréal, June 1996), Vol. 1, pp. 269-276. M Aubertin et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1996.

Swan, G., L.K.W. Ng and R. K. Brummer. "Shotcrete As a Primary Support System for Cut-and-Fill Mining" in Rock Mechanics Tools and Techniques (Proceedings of the 2nd North American Symposium, Montréal, June 1996) Vol. 1, pp. 173-180. M Aubertin et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1996.

Bogalev, Y. P., and R. K. Brummer. "Inverse Wave Propagation Approach Based on Exact Solvable Models with Implementation to Geomechanics," Int. J. Computer Math., 59, 49-65 (February 1995).

Brummer, R. K., and A. Chegini. "Benchmarks for Risk-Related Decision-Making in Mine Decommissioning," in Proceedings of the Second Canadian Biennial Conference on Process Safety and Loss Management (Toronto, Canada, June 1995), pp. 1-21. Del Bel Belluz and Shortreed, Eds. University of Waterloo: Institute for Risk Research, 1995.

Brummer, R. K., and P. K. Kaiser. "Risk-Cost Benefit Analysis for Support Design in Burst-Prone Mines," Trans. IMMM, 104, A71-A75 (January -April 1995).

Suorineni, F. T., M. B. Dusseault and R. K. Brummer. "Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Evaluation of Ground Control Practices in Underground Mining: The Safety and Economic Implications," in Proceedings of the 35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, 1995), pp. 579-584. J.J.K. Daemen and R. A. Schultz, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1995.

Brummer, R. K., and P. K. Kaiser. "Risk-Cost-Benefit Analysis for Support Design in Burst-Prone Mines," in The IMM Conference on Risk Assessment in the Extractive Industries (University of Exeter, U.K., March 1994). R. J. Pine, Ed.

Brummer, R. K., X. Yi, D. D. Tannant and G. M. McDowell. "Rockbolt Behavior under Dynamic Loading: Field Trials and Numerical Simulation," in Rock Mechanics Models and Measure-ments: Chal-lenges to Industry (Proceedings of the 1st North American Rock Mechanics Sympo-sium, The Uni-ver-sity of Texas at Austin, June 1994), pp. 961-968. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1994.

Hudyma, M. R., Y. Potvin, D. Grant, D. Milne, R. K. Brummer and M. Board. "Geomechan-ics of Sill Pillar Mining," in Rock Mechanics Model and Measurements: Challenges to Industry (Proceedings of the 1st North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, The University of Texas at Austin, June 1994), pp. 969-976. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1994.

Tannant, D. D, R. K. Brummer and P. K. Kaiser. "Response of Rockbolts to Nearby Blasts," in Integral Approach to Applied Rock Mechanics (Proceedings of the 1994 ISRM International Sym-posium/IV Congreso Sudamericano de Mecanica de Rocas, Santiago, May 1994), Vol. 1, pp. 241-248. Santiago: Editec, 1994.

Tannant, D. D, R. K. Brummer and X. Yi. "Rockbolt Behavior Under Dynamic Loading: Field Tests and Numerical Modelling," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech., 32(8), 537-550 (1994).

Tannant, D. D, G. M. McDowell, R. K. Brummer and D. R. McCreath. "Shotcrete Performance During Simulated Rockbursts," in Integral Approach to Applied Rock Mechanics (Proceedings of the 1994 ISRM International Sym-posium/IV Congreso Sudamericano de Mecanica de Rocas, Santiago, May 1994), Vol. 1, pp.221-230. Santiago: Editec, 1994.

Brummer, R. K., J. P. Nosé, L. Hay and P. K. Kaiser. "Risk-Cost-Benefit Analysis Applied to the Design of Support in Burst-Prone Mines," in Innovative Mine Design for the 21st Century (Proceedings of the International Congress on Mine Design, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, August 1993), pp. 969-980. W. F. Bawden and J. F. Archibald, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1993.

Kaiser, P. K. (with contributions from R. K. Brummer, P. Jenesak, D. R. McCreath, D. D. Tannant and X. Yi.) "Support of Tunnels in Burst-Prone Ground," Keynote Lecture, in Rock-bursts and Seismicity in Mines (Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, August 1993), pp.13-27. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1993.

Kaiser, P. K., P. Jesenak and R. K. Brummer. "Stability of Underground Openings in Burst-Prone Ground," in Safety and Environmental Issues in Rock Engineering (Proceedings of EUROCK '93, Lisbon, June 1993), Vol. 1, pp. 827-834. L. Ribeiro E. Sousa and N. F. Grossmann, Eds. Rotter-dam: Balkema, 1993.

Brummer, R. K. "Case Studies on Large Rockbursts in South African Gold Mines," in Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines (Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Minneapolis, June 1988), pp. 323-329. C. Fairhurst, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1990.

Brummer, R. K., Ed. Static and Dynamic Considerations in Rock Engineering (Proceedings of the ISRM International Symposium, Swaziland, September 1990). Rotterdam: Balkema, 1990.

Rorke, A. J., and R. K. Brummer. "The Use of Explosives in Rockbursts Control Techniques," in Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines. pp. 377-385. C. Fairhurst, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema, 1990.

Brummer, R. K. "Active Methods to Combat the Rockburst Hazard in South African Gold Mines," in CARE 88 (Conference on Applied Rock Engineering, University of Newcastle on Tyne, 1988), pp. 35-43. London: IMM, 1988.

Roberts, M.K.C., and R. K. Brummer. "Support Requirements in Rockburst Conditions," J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall., 88(3), 97-104 (March 1988).

Ryder, J. A., R. K. Brummer and S. M. Spottiswoode. "Strategies for Controlling Rock-burst Hazard," in Proceedings of the Mine Safety and Health Congress. Johannesburg: COM Mine Safety Division, 1988.

Brummer, R. K. "Fracturing, Deformation, and Strength of Stabilising Pillars," in Stabilising Pillars (Proceedings of a Seminar Organised by the Chamber of Mines Research Organisation), User Guide No. 4, February 1987.

Brummer, R. K. "How Fast is a PC?," SANGORM News (February 1987).

Brummer, R. K. "Modelling the Non-Linear Behavior of Fractured Seams in Deep Gold Mines," in APCOM '87 (Proceedings of the Twentieth International Symposium on the Applications of Computers and Mathematics in the Mineral Industries, October 1987). Vol. 1, pp. 21-32. Johannesburg: SAIMM, 1987.

Brummer, R. K., and N. B. Legge. "A Catalogue of Instrumentation for Use in Geotechni-cal Investigation in Mines," in South Africa Chamber of Mines Research Organisation User Guide No 4, February 1987.

Brummer, R. K., and D. A. Hermann. "Finite Element Applications in Mining Engineering," in Proceedings of the FESMA '86 Symposium on Finite Element Methods in South Africa (University of the Witwatersrand, February 1986). Johannesburg, University of the Witwatersrand, 1986.

Roberts, M.K.C., and R. K. Brummer. "Support Requirements in Rockburst Conditions," SAIMM Colloquium: Mining in the Vicinity of Geological and Hazardous Structures, SAIMM/COMRO, Randburg, June 1986.

Brummer, R. K. "A Simplified Modeling Strategy for Describing Rockmass Behavior Around Stope Faces in Deep Hard-Rock Gold Mines," in Research and Engineering Applications in Rock Masses (Proceedings of the 26th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics), pp. 113-120. E. Ashworth, Ed. Boston: Balkema, 1985.

Brummer, R. K., and A.J.L. Crook. "The Development and Application of Finite Element Techniques for Modelling the Inelastic Behavior of Rock around Mining Excavations," in Proceedings of the FEMSA '85 Symposium on Finite Element Methods in South Africa, pp. 110-130. Stellenbosch: University of Stellenbosch, 1985.

Rorke, A. J., and R. K. Brummer. "A Stereographic Mapping Technique," in SANGORM Symposium on Rockmass Characterisation(Randburg, November 1985), pp. 117-119. Randburg: MINTEK, 1985.

Blight, G. E., and R. K. Brummer. "Strength and Compressibility of Weathered Andesite Lava," J. S. Afr. Instn. Civil Engrs., 22(10), 489-499 (October 1980).