Volume 16 (2025)
Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
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)

Rock Mechanics
Simulating the Hydraulic Fracturing Mechanism Around the Hydrocarbon Wellbores with Emphasizing its Effects on the Sand Production

Masoud Yazdani; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Mehdi Najafi; Manouchehr Sanei

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 241-258

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14049.2619

Abstract
  Around 70% of the world's hydrocarbon fields are situated in reservoirs containing low-strength rocks, such as sandstone. During the production of hydrocarbons from sandstone reservoirs, sand-sized particles may become dislodged from the formation and enter the hydrocarbon fluid flow. Sand production ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Effect of Stable Nano-microbubbles on Sulfide Copper Flotation and Reduction of Chemicals Dosage

Ali Nikouei Mahani; Mohammad Karamoozian; Mohammad Jahani Chegeni; Mohammad Mahmoodi Meymand

Volume 15, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 261-283

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13205.2413

Abstract
  Generally, mineral processing plants generate a large quantity of waste in the form of fine particles. The flotation speed of mineral microbubbles by coarse bubbles is dramatically higher than that of individual particles. The advantage of microbubbles is due to the increase of binding efficiency of ...  Read More

Improved prediction of blast-induced vibrations in limestone mines using Genetic Algorithm

M. Ataei; F. Sereshki

Volume 8, Issue 2 , March and April 2017, , Pages 291-304

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2016.654

Abstract
  Like most limestone mines, which produce the raw materials required for cement companies, the transportation cost of the raw materials used in the Shahrood Cement Company is high. It has been tried to build the crushing and grinding plant close to the mine as much as possible. On the other hand, blasting ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Presenting an experimental creep model for rock salt

M. B. Eslami Andargoli; K. Shahriar; A. Ramezanzadeh; K. Goshtasbi

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 441-456

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6527.1472

Abstract
  During the recent decades, the design and construction of underground spaces into rock salt have been particularly regarded for storing petroleum fluids, natural gas, and compressed air energy, and also for disposing nuclear and chemical wastes. The rock salt hosting such spaces will be subjected to ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Effect of large blocks position on stability analysis of block-in-matrix slopes

E. Khorasani; M. Amini; M. F. Hossaini

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 465-477

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.7855.1648

Abstract
  Bimrocks are complex geomaterials that are defined as mixtures of rocks composed of geotechnically significant blocks within a matrix of finer texture. Bimslopes are made from bimrocks and are usually seen in weathered and shallow environments. Some characteristics of blocks affecting the strength of ...  Read More

On Direct Tensile Strength Measuring of Anisotropic Rocks

V. Sarfarazi; H. Haeri; M. Fatehi Marji

Volume 12, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 491-499

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10601.2013

Abstract
  The tensile strength of the anisotropic rock-like material specimens is meastred directly in the laboratory using a new device converting the compressive loading to that of the tensile before the rock breakage. The specially prepared concrete slabs of dimensions 19 cm * 15 cm * 15 cm with a central hole ...  Read More

A new method for 3-D magnetic data inversion with physical bound

M. Rezaie; S. Moazam

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July and August 2017, , Pages 501-510

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.953

Abstract
  Inversion of magnetic data is an important step towards interpretation of the practical data. Smooth inversion is a common technique for the inversion of data. Physical bound constraint can improve the solution to the magnetic inverse problem. However, how to introduce the bound constraint into the inversion ...  Read More

Adsorptive Study of Cadmium Removal from Aqueous Solution Using a Coal Waste Loaded with Fe3O4 Nanoparticles

S. Mirshrkari; V. Shojaei; H. Khoshdast

Volume 13, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 527-545

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.11796.2174

Abstract
  A coal waste sample loaded with Fe3O4 nanoparticles is employed as an efficient adsorbent to remove Cd from synthetic wastewater. The synthesized nanocomposite is characterized using the Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. ...  Read More

TBM Tunneling Construction Time with Respect to Learning Phase Period and Normal Phase Period

E. Farrokh

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 539-554

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9041.1792

Abstract
  In every tunnel boring machine (TBM) tunneling project, there is an initial low production phase so-called the Learning Phase Period (LPP), in which low utilization is experienced and the operational parameters are adjusted to match the working conditions. LPP can be crucial in scheduling and evaluating ...  Read More

Analytical Solutions of First-order Displacement Discontinuity Elements in Poroelasticity

Mohammadhossein Dehghani Firoozabadi; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Abolfazl Abdollahipour; Alireza Yarahamdi Bafghi; Yousef Mirzaeian

Volume 14, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 601-618

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12631.2296

Abstract
  The presence of pores and cracks in porous and fractured rocks is mostly accompanied by fluid flow. Poroelasticity can be used for the accurate modeling of many rock structures in the petroleum industry. The approach of the stress to the value of the fracture stress and the effect of pore pressure on ...  Read More

Exploration
The utilization of Convolutional Neural Network for the analysis of Spectral Induced Polarization data through inversion techniques

Parnian Javadi Sharif; Alireza Arab Amiri; Behzad Tokhmechi; Fereydoun Sharifi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , March 2025, , Pages 633-651

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14527.2734

Abstract
  The technique referred to as Complex Resistivity (CR) or Spectral Induced Polarization (SIP) possesses the capability to distinguish between various kinds of minerals or the sources of induced polarization by utilizing the physical characteristics of minerals or polarizable inclusions. The Generalized ...  Read More

Exploration
Mapping Lithological Units of an Evaporite Formation using ASTER data: a Case Study from Zagros Fold Belt, SW Iran

Khadijeh Validabadi Bozcheloei; Majid Hashemi Tangestani

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 637-648

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13629.2518

Abstract
  Evaporites are sediments that chemically precipitate due to the evaporation of an aqueous solution. Most evaporite formations, in addition to evaporite minerals, include detrital rocks such as mudstone, marl, and siltstone. Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Directed Principal Component Analysis (DPCA), ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Evolution of AG mill shell liner design at Gol-E-Gohar concentration plant

M. Maleki Moghaddam; A. R. Hasankhoei; E. Arghavani; A. Haji-Zadeh; M. Yahyaei; S. Banisi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , September and October 2017, , Pages 683-691

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2017.954

Abstract
  Liner design is becoming an increasingly more important tool for the AG/SAG mill performance optimization. The Gol-E-Gohar iron ore concentration plant uses three 9 m × 2.05 m autogenous mills (AG) in parallel in a dry operation. Due to large variations in feed characteristics and inadequate ...  Read More

Exploitation
Prediction of the main caving span in longwall mining using fuzzy MCDM technique and statistical method

S. Mohammadi; M. Ataei; R. Khaloo Kakaie; A. Mirzaghorbanali

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 717-726

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.6715.1492

Abstract
  Immediate roof caving in longwall mining is a complex dynamic process, and it is the core of numerous issues and challenges in this method. Hence, a reliable prediction of the strata behavior and its caving potential is imperative in the planning stage of a longwall project. The span of the main caving ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation

S. Ghasemi; A. Behnamfard; R. Arjmand

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 729-745

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.8137.1682

Abstract
  The Sangan processing plant consists of four consecutive low-intensity magnetic separation steps with the same magnetic field intensity of 1300 Gauss for upgradation of iron ore. Hence, the iron ore minerals with lower magnetic susceptibility or interlocked with gangue minerals have no opportunity for ...  Read More

Interaction of Excavated Tunnels by Earth Pressure Balance Machines and Sub-surface Obstacles; Case Study: Tehran Metro Line 7

D. Mohammadi; K. Shahriar; D. Parsapour

Volume 12, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 799-814

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.10868.2061

Abstract
  Tunneling in urban areas has always encountered many uncertainties, which if not considered in both analysis and design of the tunnels, will cause unexpected events during tunnel construction. Obstacles are among the most remarkable uncertainties in tunneling that affect the tunnel construction process. ...  Read More

Mechanical Properties of Low Plasticity Clay Soil Stabilized with Iron Ore Mine Tailing and Portland Cement

A. R. Ghanizadeh; A. Yarmahmoudi; H. Abbaslou

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 837-853

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.9304.1860

Abstract
  Due to economical and environmental issues, utilization of mineral wastes, e.g. iron ore mine tailing (IOMT), as road materials can be recommended as a sustainable alternative. In the present study, mechanical properties, as well as resistance to freezing and thawing cycles (F-T) of low plasticity clay ...  Read More

Modeling, Optimizing, and Characterizing Elimination Process of Cyanide Ion from an Industrial Wastewater of Gold Mine by Caro’s Acid Method

Hassan Vafaie; Seyyed Mohammad Seyyed Alizadeh Ganji

Volume 13, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 839-849

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2022.12027.2198

Abstract
  The present work is aimed to examine the elimination of cyanide ions from the wastewater derived from the Agh-Darreh gold mine using the Caro’s acid method. The response surface modeling is utilized to evaluate and optimize the influential parameters such as the sulfuric acid/hydrogen peroxide ...  Read More

Pre-existing Crack Effect on Damage of Inner Concrete Lining under an Internal Explosion: A Numerical Study

Alireza Dolatshahi; Ali Nouri Qarahasanlou

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 945-960

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.12682.2304

Abstract
  Engineers use various methods to evaluate the performance of concrete structures under dynamic loads, including numerical simulations, laboratory experiments, and field tests. By combining the results of these methods, the engineers can develop a comprehensive understanding of the behavior of concrete ...  Read More

Exploitation
Investigation of linear and non-linear estimation methods in highly-skewed gold distribution

H. Rahimi; O. Asghari; F. Hajizadeh; F. Meysami

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 967-979

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2018.7023.1544

Abstract
  The purpose of this work is to compare the linear and non-linear kriging methods in the mineral resource estimation of the Qolqoleh gold deposit in Saqqez, NW Iran. Considering the fact that the gold distribution is positively skewed and has a significant difference with a normal curve, a geostatistical ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Effect of segmental joint stiffness on tunnel lining internal forces under static conditions

Gh. H Ranjbar; K. Shahriar; K. Ahangari

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 1031-1043

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2019.8581.1738

Abstract
  According to the wide application of segmental lining in mechanized tunneling, recognizing the behavior of segmental lining joints is important in tunnels designing. In the structural analysis of the tunnel segmental lining, segmental joints can be considered as elastic joints, and their stiffness characteristics ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigation of the Effect of Discontinuities on Blast Damage Factor in the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion for Rock Slope using 3D Discrete Element Modeling

Dariush Kaveh Ahangaran; Kaveh Ahangari; Mosleh Eftekhari

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1043-1061

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14532.2735

Abstract
  Blast damage on the stability of the slopes plays an important role in the profitability and safety of mines. Determination of this damage is also revealed in the widely used Hoek-Brown failure criterion. Of course, this damage is used as a moderating factor in this failure criterion, and its accurate ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
On 2D Discrete Element Analyses of Transversely Isotropic Elastic Geo-materials; Insight to Scale Effects and Loading Rate

Vahab Sarfarazi; Hadi Haeri; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Gholamreza Saeedi

Volume 15, Issue 3 , May 2024, , Pages 1051-1070

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2023.13538.2502

Abstract
  The mechanical behaviour of transversely isotropic elastic rocks can be numerically simulated by the discrete element method. The successive bedding layers in these rocks may have different mechanical properties. The aim of this research work is to investigate numerically the effect of anisotropy on ...  Read More

Mineral Processing
An Experimental and CFD Investigation on Effect of Initial Bubble Diameter on its Rise Velocity Profile in A Laboratory-Scale Flotation Column Cell

N. Khorasanizadeh; M. Karamoozian; H. Nouri-Bidgoli

Volume 12, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 1089-1102

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2021.11213.2101

Abstract
  The bubble diameter effect on the bubble rise velocity profile in a flotation column is studied by the two-phase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method. The simulations are done in the ANSYS® Fluent® software using a two-phase volume of fluid model. The computational domain is a square cross-section ...  Read More

Prediction of Acid Mine Drainage Generation Potential of A Copper Mine Tailings Using Gene Expression Programming-A Case Study

B. Jodeiri Shokri; H. Dehghani; R. Shamsi; F. Doulati Ardejani

Volume 11, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 1127-1140

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2020.10031.1938

Abstract
  This work presents a quantitative predicting likely acid mine drainage (AMD) generation process throughout tailing particles resulting from the Sarcheshmeh copper mine in the south of Iran. Indeed, four predictive relationships for the remaining pyrite fraction, remaining chalcopyrite fraction, sulfate ...  Read More