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2010
Conference Publication
Measurement of hydraulic fracture growth in a naturally fractured orebody for application to preconditioning
Jeffrey, Robert, Van As, Andre, Zhang, Xi, Bunger, Andrew and Chen, Zuorong (2010). Measurement of hydraulic fracture growth in a naturally fractured orebody for application to preconditioning. Second International Symposium on Block and Sublevel Caving, Perth, Australia, 20-22 April 2010. Perth, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics. doi: 10.36487/acg_rep/1002_45_jeffrey
2009
Conference Publication
Measuring hydraulic fracture growth in naturally fractured rock
Jeffrey, Robert G., Bunger, Andrew, LeCampion, Brice, Zhang, Xi, Chen, Zuorong, van As, Andre, Allison, David P., De Beer, Willem, Dudley, John Wesley, Siebrits, Eduard, Thiercelin, Marc J. and Mainguy, Marc (2009). Measuring hydraulic fracture growth in naturally fractured rock. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA, United States, 4-7 October 2009. SPE. doi: 10.2118/124919-ms
2009
Conference Publication
Long-range terrestrial digital photogrammetry for discontinuity characterization at Palabora open-pit mine
Sturzenegger, Matthieu , Stead, Doug, Beveridge, Andy, Lee, Sung and Van As, Andre (2009). Long-range terrestrial digital photogrammetry for discontinuity characterization at Palabora open-pit mine. ROCKENG09, Toronto, ON, Canada, 9 - 15 May 2009. Toronto, ON, Canada: Geogroup.
2009
Conference Publication
Characterization and empirical analysis of block caving induced surface subsidence and macro deformations
Woo, K., Eberhardt, E. and Van As, A. (2009). Characterization and empirical analysis of block caving induced surface subsidence and macro deformations. ROCKENG09, Toronto, ON, Canada, 9 - 15 May 2009. Toronto, ON, Canada: Geogroup.
2008
Conference Publication
Implications of widely spaced drawpoints
Andre van As and Gert Van Hout (2008). Implications of widely spaced drawpoints. Massmin 2008, Luleå, Sweden, 9-11 June 2008. Luleå: Luleå tekniska universitet:
2007
Book Chapter
Characterising the in situ fragmentation of a fractured rock mass using a discrete fracture network approach
Rogers, S., Kennard, D., Dershowitz, W. and As, A. (2007). Characterising the in situ fragmentation of a fractured rock mass using a discrete fracture network approach. Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands: Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, 27-31 May 2007. (pp. 137-143) Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1201/noe0415444019-c18
2007
Book Chapter
Computational modeling of multiple fragmentation in rock masses with application to block caving
Rance, J., As, A., Owen, D., Feng, Y. and Pine, R. (2007). Computational modeling of multiple fragmentation in rock masses with application to block caving. Rock mechanics: meeting society's challenges and demands: proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver. (pp. 477-484) Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1201/noe0415444019-c59
2007
Conference Publication
Transition from surface to underground mining - understanding complex rock mass interactions through the integration of mapping, monitoring and numerical modelling data
Eberhardt, Erik, Stead, Douglas, Elmo, Davide, Dunbar, W, Scoble, Malcolm, Van As, Andre, Moss, Allan, Vyazmensky, Alexander, Tollenaar, Roderick, O’Connor, C, Eissa, H and Sturzenegger, Matthieu (2007). Transition from surface to underground mining - understanding complex rock mass interactions through the integration of mapping, monitoring and numerical modelling data. International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Perth, Australia, 12-14 September 2007. Perth, WA, Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics. doi: 10.36487/acg_repo/708_19
2005
Conference Publication
Northparkes Mines - Design, sudden failure, air-blast and hazard management at the E26 block cave
Ross, I. and van As, A. (2005). Northparkes Mines - Design, sudden failure, air-blast and hazard management at the E26 block cave. 9th Australasian-Institute-of-Mining-and-Metallurgy Underground Operators Conference 2005, Perth Australia, Mar 07-09, 2005. PARKVILLE VICTORIA: AUSTRALASIAN INST MINING & METALLURGY.
2004
Conference Publication
Hydraulic fracturing used to precondition ore and reduce fragment size for block caving
A van As, R. G. Jeffrey, E. Chacon and V. Barrera (2004). Hydraulic fracturing used to precondition ore and reduce fragment size for block caving. Massmin 2004, Santiago, Chile, 22-25 August 2004. Chile : Instituto de Ingenieros de Chile, ©2004..
2004
Conference Publication
Preconditioning by hydraulic fracturing for block caving in a moderately stressed naturally fractured orebody
A. van As, R.G. Jeffrey, E. Chacon and V. Barrera (2004). Preconditioning by hydraulic fracturing for block caving in a moderately stressed naturally fractured orebody. Massmin 2004, Santiago, Chile, 22-25 August 2004. Chile : Instituto de Ingenieros de Chile, ©2004..
2004
Conference Publication
Design and Implementation of Seismic Monitoring Systems in a Block-Cave Environment
H. White, W. De Beer, A. Van As and D. Allison (2004). Design and Implementation of Seismic Monitoring Systems in a Block-Cave Environment. Massmin 2004, Santiago, Chile, 22-25 August 2004. Chile : Instituto de Ingenieros de Chile, ©2004..
2001
Book Chapter
Block Caving Lift 1 of the Northparkes E26 Mine
A van As, M House and J Dudley (2001). Block Caving Lift 1 of the Northparkes E26 Mine. Stock Image Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies. (pp. i-728) edited by William A. Hustrulid and Richard L. Bullock. Denver, USA: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.
2000
Conference Publication
Caving induced by hydraulic fracturing at Northparkes Mines
Van As, A. and Jeffrey, R. G. (2000). Caving induced by hydraulic fracturing at Northparkes Mines. 4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium: Pacific rocks 2000 : 'Rock around the rim, Seattle, WA, United States, 31 July - 3 August 2000. Rotterdam, Netherlands: A A BALKEMA PUBLISHERS.
2000
Conference Publication
Hydraulic fracturing as a cave inducement technique at Northparkes mines
van As, A and Jeffrey, RG (2000). Hydraulic fracturing as a cave inducement technique at Northparkes mines. MASSMIN 2000 Conference, Brisbane Australia, Oct 29-Nov 02, 2000. PARKVILLE VICTORIA: AUSTRALASIAN INST MINING & METALLURGY.
1994
Conference Publication
Numerical Modelling as a Tool to Estimate Time-Dependant Slope Failures
A. van As (1994). Numerical Modelling as a Tool to Estimate Time-Dependant Slope Failures. The Application of Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering, Johannesburg, South Africa, September 1994. Johannesburg, South Africa: SANIRE.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
The geotechnical characterisation and impact of major geological structures on cave mining.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rick Valenta
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Master Philosophy
Feasibility of conventional undercutting methodologies for panel/block cave mines in deep/high-stress environment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rick Valenta
Completed supervision
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Gravity flow of rock in caving mines: Numerical modelling of isolated, interactive and non-ideal draw
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dion Weatherley
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