Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
1. Geostatistical simulation of dyke systems in Sungun porphyry copper deposit, Iran
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 1-10
Abstract
Post-mineralization activities may cause difficulties in the process of ore modeling in porphyry deposits. Sungun, NW Iran, is one of the porphyry copper deposits, in which dyke intrusions ... Read More
2. Selection of new exploration targets using lithogeochemical data obtained for Taknar deposit located in NE of Iran
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 11-20
Abstract
Taknar deposit is located about 28 km to the north-west of Bardaskan in the Khorasan-e-Razavi province, which is situated in the north-eastern part of Iran. This deposit is unique, ... Read More
3. Application of artificial neural network and genetic algorithm to modelling the groundwater inflow to an advancing open pit mine
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 21-30
Abstract
In this study, a hybrid intelligent model has been designed to predict groundwater inflow to a mine pit during its advance. Novel hybrid method coupling artificial neural network (ANN) ... Read More
4. Subsurface modeling of mud volcanoes, using density model and analysis of seismic velocity
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 31-39
Abstract
Detection of subsurface structures by means of gravity method can be used to determine mass distribution and density contrast of rock units. This distribution could be detected by different ... Read More
5. The impact of poor cementing casing damage: A numerical simulation study
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 41-53
Abstract
A good knowledge of the parameters causing casing damage is critically important due to vital role of casing during the life of a well. Cement sheath, which fills in the gap between ... Read More
6. Underground contour (UGC) mapping using potential field, well log and comparing with seismic interpretation in Lavarestan area
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 55-62
Abstract
Coastal Fars gravimetry project in Fars province was carried out to find the buried salt domes and to determine characteristics of faults in this area. The Lavarestan structure was ... Read More
7. Comparison of golden section search method and imperialist competitive algorithm for optimization cut-off grade- case study: Mine No. 1 of Golgohar
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 63-71
Abstract
Optimization of the exploitation operation is one of the most important issues facing the mining engineers. Since several technical and economic parameters depend on the cut-off grade, ... Read More
8. A boundary element analysis of crack-propagation mechanism of micro-cracks in rock-like specimens under a uniform normal tension
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 73-93
Abstract
In this work, the mechanism for fracture of brittle substances such as rocks under a uniform normal tension is considered. The oriented straight micro-cracks are mostly created in all ... Read More
9. Extended finite element simulation of crack propagation in cracked Brazilian disc
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 95-102
Abstract
The cracked Brazilian disc (CBD) specimen is widely used in order to determine mode-I/II and mixed-mode fracture toughness of a rock medium. In this study, the stress intensity factor ... Read More
10. Iron leaching from bauxite ore in hydrochloric acid using response surface methodology
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 103-108
Abstract
In this work, hydrochloric acid is used to remove iron impurities in the bauxite ore contained in the diasporite mineral located in the Sari region. The bauxite ore was calcined at ... Read More
11. Kinetics of chemical leaching of chalcocite from low-grade copper ore: size-distribution behavior
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 109-118
Abstract
Kinetics of the chemical leaching of chalcocite from a low-grade copper ore in a ferric sulfate medium was investigated using the constrained least square optimization technique. The ... Read More
12. A model for predicting dynamic frothability index of dual-frother blends
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, Pages 119-124