Overview
Availability
- Dr Dion Weatherley is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Comparing open-source DEM frameworks for simulations of common bulk processes
Dosta, M., Andre, D., Angelidakis, V., Caulk, R. A., Celigueta, M. A., Chareyre, B., Dietiker, J. F., Girardot, J., Govender, N., Hubert, C., Kobyłka, R., Moura, A. F., Skorych, V., Weatherley, D. K. and Weinhart, T. (2024). Comparing open-source DEM frameworks for simulations of common bulk processes. Computer Physics Communications, 296 109066, 109066. doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2023.109066
2024
Conference Publication
A computational study on the hydrodynamics and particle transport in a laboratory-scale Reflux Classifier
Diba, Mst Farhana, Starrett, Joshua, Weatherley, Dion, Runge, Kym and Galvin, Kevin (2024). A computational study on the hydrodynamics and particle transport in a laboratory-scale Reflux Classifier. International Mineral Processing Congress, Washington, DC, United States, 23 September-3 October 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Deformation and Frictional Failure of Granular Media in 3D Analog and Numerical Experiments
Ioannidi, P. I., McLafferty, S., Reber, J. E., Morra, G. and Weatherley, D. (2024). Deformation and Frictional Failure of Granular Media in 3D Analog and Numerical Experiments. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 181 (7), 2083-2105. doi: 10.1007/s00024-024-03464-6
2023
Conference Publication
Assessing comminution circuit performance using precision measurement of size specific energy
Ali, S., Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Ballantyne, G. R. and Weatherley, D. K. (2023). Assessing comminution circuit performance using precision measurement of size specific energy. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 24 - 28 September 2023. Vancouver, BC, Canada: SAG Conference.
2023
Other Outputs
Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research, Q4 2023 technical report
Liza Forbes, Kym Runge, Lizette Verster, Bellson Awatey, Juan Jose Gonzalez, Mohsen Yahyaei, Hayla Miceli, German Lastra Yanez, Farhana Diba, Anna Skliar, Candice Brill, Lucia Dzinza, Unzile Yenial Arslan, Marko Hilden and Dion Weatherley (2023). Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research, Q4 2023 technical report. Interim Evaluation Report; 5th Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
2023
Conference Publication
Will AG milling make a comeback?
Powell, M. S., Mainza, A. N., Tavares, L. M., Yahyaei, M., Weatherley, D. K., Vien, A., Mular, M. and Ballantyne, G. R. (2023). Will AG milling make a comeback?. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Quantifying the relationship between particles' strength and their mineralogical and textural characteristics
Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2023). Quantifying the relationship between particles' strength and their mineralogical and textural characteristics. Minerals Engineering, 199 108113, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108113
2023
Journal Article
The influence of drawbell geometry on hang-ups during ore extraction
Castro, Raúl, Cid, Pablo, Gómez, René and Weatherley, Dion (2023). The influence of drawbell geometry on hang-ups during ore extraction. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 40 (3), 1-6. doi: 10.1007/s42461-023-00756-8
2022
Conference Publication
A standardised method for the precise quantification of practical minimum comminution energy
Ali, S., Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Weatherley, D. K. and Ballantyne, G. R. (2022). A standardised method for the precise quantification of practical minimum comminution energy. IMPC Asia-Pacific Conference 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22–24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: AusIMM.
2022
Journal Article
Methodology for quantitative rock characterisation using multiple imaging systems and random particles generation
Morales, Pia Lois, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2022). Methodology for quantitative rock characterisation using multiple imaging systems and random particles generation. MethodsX, 9 101807, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101807
2022
Journal Article
Analysis of the size–dependency of relevant mineralogical and textural characteristics to particles strength
Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2022). Analysis of the size–dependency of relevant mineralogical and textural characteristics to particles strength. Minerals Engineering, 184 107572, 107572. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107572
2021
Conference Publication
AEGC Machine Learning Workshop presentation
Chatterjee, Robindra, Valenta, Richard, McLachlan, Geoffrey and Weatherley, Dion (2021). AEGC Machine Learning Workshop presentation. Australian Exploration Geoscience Conference, Online, 14-17 September 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Textural and mineralogical controls on rock strength elucidated using a discrete element method numerical laboratory
Oladele, Temitope, Bbosa, Lawrence and Weatherley, Dion (2021). Textural and mineralogical controls on rock strength elucidated using a discrete element method numerical laboratory. Minerals, 11 (9) 1015, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/min11091015
2021
Journal Article
Characterising tensile strength and elastic moduli of altered igneous rocks at comminution scale using the Short Impact Load Cell
Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2021). Characterising tensile strength and elastic moduli of altered igneous rocks at comminution scale using the Short Impact Load Cell. Powder Technology, 388, 343-356. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.04.091
2021
Conference Publication
Extending FaultSeg3D to Minerals Seismic: Part 1 – A synthetic 3D-seismic training-volume generator for preparing data replicating a hardrock terrane to train an automatic-fault-prediction algorithm
Chatterjee, Robindra , Valenta, Richard , McLachlan, Geoffrey and Weatherley, Dion (2021). Extending FaultSeg3D to Minerals Seismic: Part 1 – A synthetic 3D-seismic training-volume generator for preparing data replicating a hardrock terrane to train an automatic-fault-prediction algorithm. Australian Earth Science Convention, Virtual, 9-12 February 2021.
2020
Journal Article
The impact load cell as a tool to link comminution properties to geomechanical properties of rocks
Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine, Bonfils, Benjamin and Weatherley, Dion (2020). The impact load cell as a tool to link comminution properties to geomechanical properties of rocks. Minerals Engineering, 148 106210, 106210. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106210
2019
Conference Publication
Trends in seismicity in the CSG producing region of the Surat Basin in Queensland
Weatherley, Dion and Garnett, Andrew (2019). Trends in seismicity in the CSG producing region of the Surat Basin in Queensland. SPE/AAPG/SEG Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-19 November 2019. Tulsa, OK, USA: Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC). doi: 10.15530/AP-URTEC-2019-198329
2018
Journal Article
Projected area-based strength estimation for jointed rock masses in triaxial compression
Han, Zhenyu, Weatherley, Dion and Puscasu, Ruslan (2018). Projected area-based strength estimation for jointed rock masses in triaxial compression. Computers and Geotechnics, 104, 216-225. doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.08.020
2018
Other Outputs
Queensland Earthquake Felt report survey of the public for isoseismal mapping
Lynam, Colin and Weatherley, Dion K. (2018). Queensland Earthquake Felt report survey of the public for isoseismal mapping. The University of Queensland. (Collection) doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.106
2017
Journal Article
A relationship between tensile strength and loading stress governing the onset of mode I crack propagation obtained via numerical investigations using a bonded particle model
Han, Zhenyu, Weatherley, Dion and Puscasu, Ruslan (2017). A relationship between tensile strength and loading stress governing the onset of mode I crack propagation obtained via numerical investigations using a bonded particle model. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 41 (18), 1979-1991. doi: 10.1002/nag.2710
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Experimental investigation of breakage mechanisms on fracture along grain boundaries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mohsen Yahyaei, Dr Marko Hilden
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Doctor Philosophy
Numerical modelling of the influence of stressing mechanisms on preferential and grain boundary breakage
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marko Hilden, Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
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Doctor Philosophy
The Application of Advanced Statistical Methods to Hyperspectral Images in Mineral Exploration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan, Professor Rick Valenta
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimization of Geological and Geotechnical Modelling for Cave Design and Cave Establishment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rick Valenta, Dr Nathan Fox
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Discrete Element Method Investigations on the Mechanical Failure of Jointed Rock Masses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ruslan Puscasu
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Gravity flow of rock in caving mines: Numerical modelling of isolated, interactive and non-ideal draw
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Mr Andre Van As
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical investigations on earthquake rupture at bimaterial interfaces
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a novel ore characterisation method for the precise measurement of practical minimum comminution energy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mohsen Yahyaei, Emeritus Professor Malcolm Powell
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a geometallurgical approach for comminution using primary breakage properties of ores
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Surface Hydrological Modelling for Rehabilitated Landforms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Longbin Huang
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2013
Master Philosophy
Non-Gaussian type Gram-Charlier Asymptotic Expansions: the Modelling of Commodity Related Series
Associate Advisor
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